Wood carving workshop: Cedar Hands

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Learn the basics of wood carving and discover Moroccan cedar craftsmanship through a creative and authentic workshop.

Far from the clichés, experience raw immersion in the heart of Marrakech. Between the scent of cedar and mint tea, carve history with your own hands under the watchful eye of a master craftsman. More than a souvenir, sculpt your own legacy.

• Meeting at Jemaa el-Fna: welcome by your guide on the iconic square.

• Immersion in the souks: short walk to the resonant alley of the carpenters.

• Meeting with the Master: welcome by Mr. Abdellatif, artisan of the Medersa Ben Youssef.

• Tea time exchange: sharing about the history of craftsmanship and the sculptor's trade.

• Choice of pattern: selection of a model and stencil transfer onto your piece of wood.

• Chisel initiation: learning the precise movements to carve and sculpt the material.

• Relief work: creation of bevels to give life and depth to your work.

• Professional finishes: final sanding by the artisan for an impeccable result.

• Unique souvenir: leave with your personalized creation, the fruit of ancestral know-how.

What's included

• Guide
• Artisan
• Raw materials and equipment necessary for the activity, your work.
• A mint tea

Important information

• Be careful if you are sensitive to allergies.
• Wear comfortable clothing that can get dusty without worry.
• In winter, bring a light sweater so you don't get cold in the workshop.
• Specify the client's hotel in the booking, as well as any allergies or special dietary requirements.
• During Ramadan: possible only in the morning.