Immerse yourself in the ancient craft of Berber rug weaving at the Talasin Weaving Collective, located in Aït Ourir village. Learn directly from the women of Aghbalou, skilled artisans who continue to pass down their weaving knowledge and craftsmanship. By participating in this workshop, you will not only learn this ancient art but also support the empowerment of these women and the preservation of their craft. In the end, you will take home your own unique souvenir. You can choose a half-day of weaving or dying techniques, or you can go for a full day (homemade lunch included) combination of the two. No prior weaving experience is needed.
Half-Day 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Full-Day 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Not available on Sundays. Materials, tools, and souvenir included. Lunch is optional for the half-day session, and included for the full-day.
Full-day | Half-day
Minimum 4 people
From 56€/person | 110€/person
Pickup and drop-off from your hotel (within the Ourika valley & Marrakech region)
With a local artisans
Your woven creation
Optional for half-day; included in full-day
“Great day! I spent a magical day at Atelier Talasin where I discovered henna wool dyeing and Berber weaving. This place aims to enhance the weaving industry in Morocco by working with local wool (mostly imported), naturally dyeing them with henna and other local plants and working with weavers who wash, spin wool and weave sumptuous carpets. This place is worth a visit if only to interact with Shane and his team. But if you have time I recommend spending a day there to learn vegetable dyeing and weaving. It is even possible to visit the weavers and discover their work.”
Laureneat
The women of Aghbalou, a village near Aït Ourir, have been crafting Berber rugs for generations. Through the Talasin Weaving Collective, these skilled women are ensured fair wages, social security, and opportunities for continued skill development. Fadma, the head of a cooperative with more than 70 Amazigh weavers, is a master of the Berber Knot—an ancient Moroccan rug-making technique that imparts a unique texture and shape to the fabric. Her colleague, Ahmed, was raised in a nomadic family and is, to our knowledge, the only artisan in the world who specializes in henna-dyed wool for rug weaving.
“Book the full day experience! The full-day experience was the highlight of 2025 thus far. Hamid was a spectacular host, and all the women I met and worked with throughout the day were not only experts in their craft, but excited to share their culture with visitors -- even beyond textiles. I cannot recommend the full-day experience enough. If you already know a bit about wool cultivation, weaving, or dyeing, I suggest skipping the half-day where you will revisit things you already know, and instead opt for the full-day, where you will glean more insight into the importance of ensuring the sustainability of Amazigh heritage.”
Dhrupad N in TripAdvisor