Marrakesh Pottery Workshop in Douar Dadsi

Join a standard group workshop in Douar Dadsi to shape Rhamna clay on the wheel during a guided pottery session with a village potter.

Getting started

Arrive at the small working pottery in Douar Dadsi and meet your host for the standard group workshop format. After a short introduction, you head to the work area where the potter explains the basics of using the wheel. Once you are set up at your station, the guided pottery session begins with your first piece of clay.

What to expect

Village pottery workshop in Douar Dadsi

This experience takes place in a small working pottery, located in the village of Douar Dadsi and far from the usual tourist circuit. You join other guests in a shared space, learning directly from a village potter who works with local Rhamna clay.

Features

• During the guided pottery session, the village potter demonstrates how to center and shape Rhamna clay on the wheel, then supports you as you create your own clay pieces step by step. You work at your own pace, so you can focus on a single form or try out several simple shapes.
• All clay, tools, and materials are provided on site, so you do not need to bring any equipment. The setup is arranged for the standard group workshop format, with everything laid out for you to start working as soon as the explanation ends.
• You also see how the local Rhamna clay is prepared before it is worked, from its raw state to a consistency that is ready for throwing on the wheel. Watching this process gives context to the material you handle at your station.
• Mint tea and water are served during the session, giving you short breaks between attempts at the wheel. Before you leave, souvenir photos are taken to capture you and your clay pieces in the small working pottery.