Morocco in Thread and Color
$5,190
per person, twin share (land tour only).
$1,745 supplement for sole use of a hotel room.
Tour Leader
Tour Info
OVERVIEW
Morocco is a country that dazzles through its hands. In the ancient dye houses and weaving studios, the spice-laden market stalls and restored palace workshops, color and craft are not traditions preserved behind glass - they are alive, practiced daily, and generously shared with those who come curious.
This 12-day journey moves through five distinct cities — Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, Chefchaouen, and Rabat — each with its own creative identity and its own stories woven into every wall, market, and artisan's studio. You'll try your hand at embroidery with remarkable women artisans, craft intricate knotted buttons in Sefrou, and begin your own small carpet weaving under the guidance of Moroccan weavers. Between workshops, you'll lose yourself in spice markets, ancient walled cities, and the famously blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen.
Whether you're a fiber artist, a dedicated maker, or simply someone who finds the world more beautiful when seen through the lens of craft, this journey offers an insider's perspective on a country where textile traditions run centuries deep and still feel utterly alive.
HIGHLIGHTS
Hands-on Workshops
Embroider alongside the women of Al Nour in Marrakech, craft intricate knotted buttons with a women's co-op in Sefrou, and create your own small carpet weaving in Fez. You'll leave each workshop with a personal piece and a craft story to tell.
Souks of Marrakech and Fez
No photograph does the Dyers' Souk justice - skeins of freshly dyed yarn hanging in brilliant curtains above steaming colored vats, the air thick with pigment and inspiration. The spice markets, tanneries, and silk weaving studios that follow are equally arresting.
ancient cities, palaces & monuments
Bahia Palace in Marrakech, the golden Royal Palace of Fez, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and the spectacular Hassan II Mosque on the edge of the Atlantic. History and beauty at every turn.
Chefchaouen
A full day in the famous blue-washed mountain town, made for wandering, photographing, and hunting for locally made textiles in the most photogenic streets you've ever seen.
Moroccan Flavors
A hands-on cooking class in a restored Fez palace. Welcome and farewell dinners. And the kind of mint tea that makes you want to sit still for an hour.
START & FINISH
The tour begins with dinner in Casablanca on Day 1, Monday, March 15, 2027. The tour concludes after breakfast at our group hotel in Casablanca on Day 12, Friday, March 26, 2027.
Itinerary
DETAILED ITINERARY
Click below to download a brochure with the planned detailed itinerary.
Tour Leader
Suzie Liles & Sarah Rambousek
Suzie Liles has taught weaving for over 35 years. Suzie is very enthusiastic and loves to share her knowledge. She has taught workshops and seminars for adults and children in the United States and Canada. Suzie has an MFA in Fibers from the University of Oregon. She is a member of the Handweavers Guild of America and has written many articles for Handwoven Magazine. She is the owner of Eugene Textile Center and co-owner of Glimakra USA with her daughter Sarah Rambousek. Sarah has been weaving since she was very little; even before she was 10 years old, she helped Suzie teach. She has become deeply knowledgeable about looms and yarns. Sarah is the CEO of Glimakra USA.
Inclusions
TOUR INCLUSIONS
What is included in the tour price?
- 11 nights' twin-share accommodation at well-appointed traditional riads and hotels
- Arrival and departure transfers between airport and our group hotels
- Daily breakfast, 2 dinners and 6 lunches
- Transportation of private coach between all destinations
- Admissions and experiences as stated in the itinerary
- A knowledgeable, English-speaking local guide to accompany the group throughout the tour
What is not included in the tour price?
- International airfares
- Individual transfers between airport & hotel
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for drivers and local guides
- Porterage at hotels & personal expenses
Hotels
HOTELS
The accommodations noted for this tour are what we have used to price and design the itinerary, and they reflect the level of quality and location you can expect throughout the journey.
Because group space is finalized closer to departure, hotels are subject to change. If any adjustments are needed, we always select properties of similar quality and in comparable locations so the overall experience remains consistent.
Casablanca – Barcelo Anfa (or similar)
Marrakech – Riad Cle D'or (or similar)
Fez – Riad Salam (or similar)
Chefchaouen – Lyna Riad (or similar)
Tour Details
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