Visit with artisans in their workshops
You are invited to have a personal visit with some of Tetouan’s finest artisans in their workshops. See them shape leather, wood, metals, wool, and other materials into beautifully handcrafted traditional objects. You will visit the Traditional Craftsmanship Collective where artisans work together in a collaborative space for shared productivity. You will even be offered the chance to try your hand at some of the work! The handcrafts of Morocco are an ancient and endangered art. At Green Olive Arts, we want to honor these craftsmen and women and see them flourish in their work.
Schedule your visit!
Includes:
Visiting Tetouan’s artisans cooperative which houses artisans of Leatherworking, Woodworking, Aluminum, and Textiles. You will be given time in each workshop to speak to the artisans about their tools, process and work. There will also be opportunities to try your hand at the process in these traditional crafts. Finished with A tea in the “Garden of the lovers” to relax after your time at the Co-Op.
Personal introductions and translation – your visit leader will accompany you to introduce you to these artisans and facilitate your exploration of their workshops and work, translating questions and stories to enrich the dialogue.
Details
Maximum Participants: 6 – (bigger groups need to book multiple Artisan Visits to divide into smaller groups)
Languages: This outing is led in either English or French, and it includes translation for conversations with the artisans in their workshops.
Note: Please request booking at least 48hrs in advance. This visit is not available on Sundays at present. There may be some days that we are unable to guarantee the Co-op will be open, due to holidays and occasional changes in their schedule.
Pricing: Half-day outing 10:30am -1pm (Roughly 3 hours) – 550 MAD per person (2 person minimum) – additional people are 250 MAD each. Solo outings may be booked for 1100 MAD (the price of 2 people).
Quote Source
“The best thing I did in Tetouan…highly recommended for anyone visiting Tetouan.” — Ruthy M
“I enjoyed the uniqueness of the visit. It felt like I wasn’t just a typical tourist, since I had access to these artisans’ workshops and was able to talk with them. Even better, our visit leader seemed to be friends with the artisans, so it didn’t feel like we were invading their space or unwelcome in any way.” — Taylor
