Leather Babouche Making Workshop

This babouche workshop Agadir experience lets you create your own pair of traditional Moroccan leather slippers, hands-on with a master leather artisan — the only experience of its kind in the region, and you take your handmade pair home.

What is included in this babouche workshop Agadir experience

This babouche workshop Agadir experience includes hotel pickup, all materials, and hands-on guidance from a master craftsman over a three-hour session. You also enjoy traditional mint tea as you learn, and you take home the babouches you make.

You pay cash on arrival, and no experience is needed. It is the only workshop of its kind in the Agadir area.

What you will make

Under the guidance of a maalem, or master artisan, you choose your leather and colour, cut and stitch the sole by hand, shape the iconic pointed toe, and add traditional detailing. Each participant completes a full pair of authentic Moroccan babouches in their own size.

You leave with the most meaningful souvenir you can bring home from Morocco. Learn about the craft heritage on Wikipedia.

What to bring

Wear clothes you do not mind getting a little dye on, since working leather by hand can leave marks on light fabrics. Comfortable, seated clothing works best, as you spend most of the session at a workbench with the artisan.

Everything else is provided before your babouche workshop begins — leather, tools, dyes and thread are all included, so there is nothing extra to buy or carry with you.

Good to know before you go

Come curious. Over tea, the artisan shares the family tradition behind the craft and why handmade babouches last for decades. The pace is relaxed and conversational, so there is no need to rush — most of the enjoyment comes from watching the details take shape under expert hands.

Love making things? Try our pottery workshop, or see all artisan workshops in Agadir.

Who this workshop is for

This babouche workshop Agadir experience suits couples, families and solo travellers who want a hands-on, authentic activity and a handmade souvenir. Children aged 3 to 12 pay half price and love the creative, tactile process.

A great any-weather activity

Because it takes place indoors with a craftsman, this workshop is a perfect choice on a hot afternoon or a rare rainy day, and it runs year-round regardless of the weather. It also pairs naturally with a beach day, since three hours indoors makes a welcome change of pace between mornings and afternoons by the ocean.

A truly authentic Moroccan experience

Morocco has a leather tradition stretching back over a thousand years. This babouche workshop Agadir experience connects you directly to that heritage, working beside a real artisan rather than watching a demonstration. It is a genuine cultural exchange, and the pair of babouches you make yourself carries a story that no shop-bought souvenir can match.

Leatherworking families have long passed the craft down from generation to generation across Morocco, and spending an afternoon with a working maalem is a rare chance to see that living tradition up close rather than behind a shop counter.

Combine with the artisan medina

Visit the artisan Medina of Agadir before or after your babouche workshop session to see hundreds of craftspeople at work, for a full day dedicated to Moroccan craft and creativity.

More hands-on workshops in Agadir

Enjoyed working with your hands? Pair this babouche workshop with another artisan experience in Agadir, or browse the wider Agadir tours and activities to plan the rest of your trip.

Babouche Workshop Agadir FAQ

Do I keep the babouches I make?

Yes, you take home the full pair of babouches you create during the session.

Do I need any experience?

No, the master craftsman guides you through every step, so beginners and children are welcome.

How long is the workshop?

The hands-on session lasts about three hours, including mint tea and time with the artisan.

Is this workshop suitable for children?

Yes, children aged 3 to 12 are welcome and pay half price. The hands-on, creative process is popular with families.

What should I wear or bring?

Wear something you do not mind getting a little dye on. All leather, tools and materials are provided, so there is nothing else you need to bring.

Cancellation & Payment

Pay in cash on arrival — no prepayment required. Free cancellation if you let us know at least 12 hours before your tour. Full details: Terms & Conditions.