Artisanal Affairs – crafty tours in Fez’ medina.
Culture Vultures presents a new and surface-scratching experience for artists and craft-curious folk to discover the world of artisanship in the ancient medina of Fez, the oldest, continuously working medina in the Islamic world.
Fez Tanneries meet thier audience
Spend a few hours or an entire day with CV and our medina guide stepping into the workshop of tradidional craft-makers, not only seeing thier skills directly but finding out about their work by meeting the artisans, picking up their tools and experiencing their daily lives first hand. On our venture we cover tanneries, weavers, copper makers, zeliig tile masters workshops and potters finishing the tour at the new artisanal school in Batha.
Fatima weaver and co.
Times available: Mon – Thurs. Half Day Adventure: 9am- 12.30pm / Full Day Advventure: 9am-4pm
Tours are intended to be inquisitive and personal thus group numbers are limited to four people.
1000 yr old tanning process..today.
Sculptor David Packer says – The tour is an extraordinary opportunity to meet artisans, to see their work and to learn about their lives. It is informative, interesting and even exciting at one point! This really is the medina at work!
To see a short weaving demo from our tour go to
Another super idea Jess. We will be on the tour asap.
Sally and David
Jess, This truly is another unique endeavor, very intimate and edifying for both the visitor and the artisan alike. I hope to join you on a tour someday.
talla,
-Rose
Excellent idea, Jess. I’ll certainly recommend it to my clients.
Helen
Fez Riads & Concierge Morocco
Now my flying juices are getting revved up!!
get your yoga and creative arse over here. x x x
Como siempre genial, Jess!
Inshallah en pleno “shxim, shxim”!
besos
montse