Moorish Delights of Andalusia and Morocco Textile & Craft Tour

Moorish Delights of Andalusia and Morocco is a journey across continents and through time.

Explore the rich history created by the Moors in Spain and travel onto Morocco where the crafts and culture are alive and thriving.

Zelig tile work at the Alhambra in Spain.
This is still an active craft in Morocco today- and we will visit a busy workshop in Fes.
Contemporary Zelig in Casablanca
Contemporary Zelig in Casablanca

Djellaba Buttons- tricky to make but fun to try your hand at
Djellaba Buttons- tricky to make but fun to try your hand at
I admire the patience of our teachers as we work out the intricate weave of a djellaba button
I admire the patience of our teachers as we work out the intricate weave of a djellaba button
Tea and stitching- Marrakesh
Tea and stitching- Marrakesh

Workshops

Workshops with various artists and women’s groups are fun- learn a new technique and more importantly meet a local- we might not have a lot of common language but a friendship through handwork can blossom.

Local artist in Dades Gorge
Our journey

Visit Local artists, stay in amazing old Riads and beautiful locations.

Moorish Delights of Andalusia and Morocco Textile & Craft Tour

Date 21 Sept to 9 Oct, 2025

ItineraryCosts will be updated when bookings open in November 2024
Booking LinkLink will open in November 2024
Travel NotesInformation to prepare for your journey  
Inspiration get in the mood with inspiring stories and history.
Impressions from previous visitsWe’ve been visiting Morocco since 2008 and have made a lot of friendships and learnt a lot along the way.  

Ziz River Valley, Creative Arts Safaris -small groups travel Morocco
Ziz River Valley
Volubilis, Roman ruins on our Textile journey -small groups travel Morocco
Volubilis, Roman ruins
Volubilis 2013- Textile trip -small groups Morocco
Volubilis 2013
View from our Riad, Chefchouen Textile expedition -small groups Textile Morocco
View from our Riad, Chefchouen Morocco
Vast starry ceilings- Alhambra
The Roman Bridge Cordoba 2014
The gardens of the Alhambra
The best seats ever are waiting at the Alhambra Textile expedition
The best seats ever are waiting at the Alhambra
Tapas Walk in Granada Morocco
Tapas Walk in Granada
Tanneries of Fez, been here since the 11th Century textiles Morocco
The Tanneries of Fez, have been here since the 11th Century
Silk Threads to make Djellaba braid and buttons- Morocco
Sahara and Camels
Sahara and Camels. 2017
Quirky Plaques available from the Souk in Marrakesh
Pinch me, this place is beautiful Alhambra
Our first front door in Morocco- 2013
Old friends in Madrid
Moroccan sweets, every Moroccan Tour
Mezquita- Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba Morocco and Andalusia Textile Journey-small groups
Mezquita- Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba
Carpets, carpets and more carpets
Carpets, carpets and more carpets
Learning to make buttons
Learning to make buttons -small groups textile tour morocco
Learning to make buttons
Kasbah Morocco 2009
Jardin Majorelle, Marrakesh
Is the King home. Fez 2018
Hidden Garden, Marrakesh
Handmade buttons turned into necklaces.
Gardens of Alhambra 2009
fun... Marrakesh,2018 textile tour morocco -small groups
fun… Marrakesh, 2018
Fez, 2009
Fez, Morocco Tour 2009 Textile Tour -small groups
Fez, Morocco Tour 2009
Embroidery Workshop in Marrakesh 2018 Textile Tour -small groups
Embroidery Workshop in Marrakesh 2018
Donkey parking, Rissani. 2014 Textile Tour -small groups
Donkey parking, Rissani. 2014
Crossing the Straits of Gibraltar from Europe to Africa
Chefchouen- Tour 2018
Court of Lions, Alhambra
Casablanca at Casablanca, 2018
Carpet Weaving, 2018
Carpet testing, 2009. I bought the one under my elbow and still love it.
Carpet making, Dades Gorge, 2009
Calligraphy workshop, the passion of our teacher is inspiring
Breakfast in the Sahara

Creative Arts Safaris offers craft, textile and travel sketching tours to exotic locations.

We offer fully escorted small group tours and travelling workshops with respected tutors.

On tour we like to get our hands dirty taking workshops, exploring locations and culture. We include lots of local experiences as well as visiting iconic sites.

Crafts, travel sketching and textiles are our passion.

Our friendly groups are inclusive. They are companionable and well organized allowing a relaxed adventure, great for solo travellers.

They include pickup & drop to airport, accommodation, group travel, sightseeing, workshops, and most meals. Almost everything EXCEPT the shopping – that is your job. Help the local economy.