From Marrakech : 4-Day Moroccan Carpet Weaving Experience with Atlas Women & Jbel Saghro

Begin your journey with pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech. Travel across the beautiful High Atlas Mountains and enjoy panoramic views from the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, one of Morocco's most famous kasbahs.

Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before arriving in Kelâat M'Gouna. Check in at Eden Boutique Dades, where you will enjoy a warm Moroccan welcome and have time to relax before dinner. Spend the night surrounded by the peaceful landscapes of the Valley of Roses.

After breakfast at Eden Boutique Dades, drive about 30 minutes to the Eden Expeditions Carpet Workshop.

Start your experience with Moroccan mint tea before meeting your professional multilingual guide, who will welcome you and introduce Morocco's rich carpet heritage.

During an interactive presentation, you will learn about the different types of Moroccan carpets, including:

• Beni Ourain
• Azilal
• Boujad
• Boucherouite
• Taznakht
• Mrirt
• Kilim
• Zemmour
• And many more.

Your guide will also explain the meanings of traditional Amazigh symbols, the colors used in Moroccan carpets, and the stories behind each design.

After the presentation, it's time to create your own mini Moroccan rug. Sit comfortably at your weaving station and learn step by step how to weave on a traditional wooden loom. No experience is needed.

While you weave, you will meet the Amazigh women who come from nearby Atlas Mountain villages. Watch them weaving beautiful full-size carpets by hand using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. Share smiles, conversations, and laughter while discovering their daily life and culture.

Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch served beside the swimming pool in the peaceful garden of our workshop. Relax with Moroccan tea before continuing your visit to our carpet gallery, where you can admire carpets from every region of Morocco.

In the late afternoon, you have the optional opportunity to enjoy a mule ride through six traditional Berber villages with a local guide. Discover beautiful landscapes, meet local people, and experience authentic village life before returning to Eden Boutique Dades for dinner and overnight

After breakfast, leave by comfortable 4×4 vehicle for a full-day adventure in the spectacular Jbel Saghro Mountains.

Enjoy a guided hike through volcanic landscapes, dramatic rock formations, and hidden valleys while learning about the history, geology, plants, and wildlife of this unique mountain range.

At lunchtime, enjoy a freshly prepared picnic in the mountains. Relax on comfortable chairs around a beautifully arranged table while enjoying traditional Moroccan dishes surrounded by nature.

In the afternoon, visit an Amazigh nomadic family living in the mountains. Share traditional mint tea inside their tent and discover their way of life, traditions, animals, and culture.

Return to Eden Boutique Dades in the late afternoon and enjoy a relaxing evening at your hotel.

After breakfast, return to the Eden Expeditions Carpet Workshop for your final visit.

Complete the last details of your handmade mini Moroccan rug and take it home as a special souvenir of your experience.

Enjoy free time to explore our showroom, where you will discover one of Morocco's largest collections of handmade carpets from different regions.

You can also shop for exclusive handcrafted products inspired by Moroccan carpets, including:

• Create Your Own Rug – Moroccan Rug Craft Kit
• Carpet handbags
• Apple Watch bands
• Wallets
• Cushion covers
• Travel pouches
• Keychains
• Home décor
• Handmade gifts

These products allow you to continue your weaving journey at home or take home a unique piece of Moroccan craftsmanship.

Begin your return journey to Marrakech, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon with unforgettable memories, your handmade mini rug, and a deeper understanding of Morocco's rich weaving traditions.