Zellige Workshop in Tetouan: Make Your Own Tile Art

Make a zellige tile by hand instead of just looking at one

A two-hour zellige workshop in Tetouan where you create your own hand-painted Moroccan ceramic tile using traditional techniques, guided in English or Arabic. All materials are provided. You leave with a finished piece to take home. Children from age 8 are welcome, and the class suits any fitness level.

The experience

You arrive at the workshop, sit down at a work table, and start shaping and painting your own zellige tile using the same methods Moroccan artisans have used for centuries. The guide walks you through the history and symbolism woven into the patterns: why certain colors and geometric shapes matter, how the craft has survived and evolved. You're not watching a demonstration. You're holding the tools, mixing the glazes, and making the decisions about what your piece will look like. Coffee or tea arrives while you work.

The two-hour window is tight enough that you can fit this into a free afternoon in Tetouan and still have time to explore the medina or grab lunch elsewhere. By the end, your tile is finished and ready to travel home with you. A souvenir you actually made, not something you bought. The guide speaks English or Arabic, and children from eight years old work alongside adults at the same tables.

What’s included

• All ceramic materials and tools.
• coffee and/or tea.
• live guide instruction in English or Arabic.
• your finished zellige tile to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 70 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Terraria Workshops

Is this one for you?Two hours is long enough to learn the craft and finish a tile, but short enough to leave your afternoon open for other things in Tetouan: ideal if you have a free block rather than a full day to commit.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do I make during the zellige workshop?

You create your own hand-painted zellige tile using traditional Moroccan ceramic techniques. The guide teaches you how to shape, glaze and paint the tile while explaining the cultural significance behind the patterns and colors you choose.

How long does the workshop take and will I have time for other things that day?

The workshop runs two hours, which leaves you room to visit other parts of Tetouan before or after: the medina, a café, or nearby attractions. It's sized to fit into a half-day itinerary without rushing.

Do I need any experience with ceramics or art to join?

No experience is necessary. The guide teaches the techniques from the start, and the workshop is designed for all fitness levels and ages from eight and up. You bring creativity and energy. The workshop provides everything else.

What's included and what do I need to bring?

All materials (clay, glazes, tools) are provided, along with coffee or tea during the session. Bring just yourself and your willingness to get your hands a little messy. Service animals are welcome.