Wool Weaving Workshop in Chefchaouen: Learn Traditional Loom

You'll work a traditional loom and walk away with something you made

A wool weaving class in Chefchaouen where you learn basic loom techniques from a professional Maalem (master artisan) in a working workshop, practice for 30 minutes with hands-on instruction, and take home what you weave. Moroccan mint tea and cookies are served. The class runs about 90 minutes and suits all fitness levels. Minimum age is 12. Pickup is included, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic.

The experience

Chefchaouen's weaving workshops sit inside the medina where artisans have worked looms for generations. You'll start with an introduction to Moroccan wool and textile tradition over mint tea and local cookies, then move to the loom itself. The Maalem, a professional weaver, walks you through basic terminology and technique, and you spend 30 minutes practicing on the loom under their guidance. The pace is yours: most people finish in about 90 minutes, but you can stay longer if you want to complete a larger piece and take it home.

A finished square meter takes roughly four hours to weave, so what you make in a single session will be smaller: a scarf, a cushion cover, or the start of something larger. The Maalem works alongside you the whole time, correcting your hand position and showing you how to keep the tension even. You leave with whatever you've woven and the knowledge of how it's done.

What’s included

• Private instruction with a professional Maalem.
• 30 minutes of hands-on loom practice.
• Moroccan mint tea and local cookies.
• whatever you weave during the class.
• pickup included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Friday6 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 34 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Chefchaouen Adventures

Is this one for you?The standard 90-minute session gives you time to learn the basics and make a small piece, but if you want to finish something substantial, you can extend your time and stay longer at the loom.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

How long does it actually take to finish a piece I can take home?

A small finished piece takes 30 minutes to an hour on the loom during the class itself. A full square meter (about 3 feet by 3 feet) takes around four hours, so if you want something larger, you'd need to extend your time beyond the standard 90-minute session.

Will the Maalem teach me in English?

Yes. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French and Arabic, so instruction happens in whichever language works for you.

What exactly is a Maalem?

Maalem is the Moroccan term for a master artisan or master craftsperson. In this workshop, the Maalem is a professional weaver who teaches the loom techniques and works with you one-on-one during the class.

Can I bring someone who doesn't want to weave?

The class is built around hands-on weaving practice, so it works best if everyone in your group is participating. The minimum age is 12, and all fitness levels are welcome.