Pottery Workshop in Marrakech

Morocco is known as “The Kingdom of Artisans”. The local Berbers at Peppermint Valley excel making pottery and ceramics, rugs and weaving, extracting essential oils including peppermint oil and much more…

Our classes will take you to the world of learning Darija & Berber languages. In our eco-house, we introduce you to the local gastronomy. Always in a friendly atmosphere!

 

 

Meet our Master Maalems

A Maalem is an Expert in his field of work. He is an experienced artisan who is willing to share his skills with others. In our courses, we partner always with skilled Masters. We wish you a great day with our Maalem!

Combining Fun & Education 

 

Our workshop programs consist of offering every participant a great chance to learn the basics of Moroccan Heritage in a friendly atmosphere with the local community

It is not only an educational program BUT a fun social time too. Being close to Marrakech and in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains the area is rich in culture and history, sceneries and natural attractions, activities and much more to do.

All Classes Include:

  • Transportation 
  • Materials
  • Equipements & Tools
  • Teachers & Maalems
  • Our Location
  • Tea, coffee, smoothies
  • Light Lunch

Flow of the Day:

Our activity takes place in the outskirts of the medieval archaeological town of Ghmat located only 45mn away south of Marrakech on the foot of the High Atlas Mountains. Being in the mouth of Ourika valley and the Haouz plains the area enjoy beautiful Berber heritage roots, lush green and fertile land and majestic view of the mountains.

  • 9 am drive from Marrakech.
  • 9:45 – 10 am arrive at our eco-house. Welcome Peppermint Tea
  • Meet the Maalem. Introduction to the Pottery activity
  • Start to learn  ( about 2 hours: Practicing & Making )
  • Coffee/Tea Break
  • Another hour learning
  • Lunch break
  • Time to explore the area
  • 4 pm drive back to Marrakech.
  • 5 pm drop you at your hotel

105,00 / pax

Our Workshops

Cooking Class

Starts: 9AM

Visit a weekly Berber market to shop for the ingredients and welcome to cook in our authentic eco-house

Pottery Class

Starts: 9 AM

Welcome to our pottery workshop. Together with our Maalem create your own clay souvenir

Intro to Speak Darija

Starts: 9AM

Salam Alikoum! Welcome to our Darija Moroccan dialect Class

Intermediate & Advanced Classes

Intro to Speak Berber

Starts: 9AM

Join this class and discover this artistic Language. Practice speaking and writing and contribute to reviving this ancient language: Tamazight!

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Starts: 9 AM

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Address

– Marrakech Medina: Kaat Bennahid ( Ben Youssef Quarter)

– Nature: 30 km south of Marrakech in the Aghmat Town

Call Us

Mehdi: (+212) 661 524 155

Email Us

peppermintescape@gmail.com