Learn more about the art of Arabic calligraphy with a professional calligrapher. During this workshop, you’ll be guided through the basics of this ancient art, learning the delicate techniques of creating beautiful Arabic letters. All necessary tools will be provided, and you’ll leave with a personalized souvenir: your name beautifully written in Arabic.
Departure and return times will be arranged with the group. Tea included.
2-hour session
Minimum 4 people
From 90€/person
Pickup and drop-off from your hotel (within the Ourika valley & Marrakech region)
With a local artist
Your name written in Arabic calligraphy
Essaid Zizi and Houcine Ait Ahmed are two Moroccan artists passionate about Arabic calligraphy. Essaid, a calligrapher and painter, has been leading workshops since 2006 and works as a calligrapher at the Marrakech Museum. Houcine Ait Ahmed, also a talented calligrapher, shares this passion for art and cultural transmission, and has been teaching Arabic calligraphy workshops since 2006. Together, they actively participate in cultural events in Morocco and internationally, including in Spain, Germany, and France. Their collaboration highlights Arabic calligraphy as a means of sharing and fostering dialogue between cultures, attracting a diverse audience of art enthusiasts and curious visitors.
At the Marrakech Museum, Essaid Zizi and Houcine Ait Ahmed regularly lead Arabic calligraphy workshops. They offer participants the opportunity to learn this traditional art form while discovering its cultural and historical significance. Additionally, they specialize in personalizing names and creating calligraphy artworks, bringing a unique and personal touch to each piece. These workshops and customizations allow visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of Arabic calligraphy while creating memorable experiences.
"Amazing workshop, very professional, a moment of sharing and relaxation, sublime by a passionate man. Magnifique atelier, je recommamde vivement cet atelier."
Audrey Kholti in Facebook