Moorish Delights of Andalusia and Morocco Textile Tour

A long time ago a kingdom existed where the Three Peoples of the Book lived together and created a culture of incredible beauty. These were the Muslim, Jewish and Christian Moorish people of Andalusia in Southern Spain and Morocco.
On this journey we will have a chance to trace a little of their history through the cultural treasures still standing: incredible architecture, gardens to equal those of paradise and delicious food and a rich textile and crafts culture.

In Spain, the full richness of Moorish culture is experienced in the architecture and tile work of Cordoba and Granada- – inspiration for quilt making or embroidery, I am sure.

Crossing over the Straights of Gibraltar into Morocco the beauty of old, old towns with winding lanes and arched windows and studded doors is ours to explore.

Spain is like an appetiser for the feast that is Morocco. World Heritage Medinas [labyrinth like markets places], Roman Ruins, the mighty Atlas Mountains and the Sand Dunes of the Sahara play a rich backdrop to an active and vibrant crafts and textile culture.

We will participate in textile workshops and experience a feast of impressions; splendid palaces, flourishing textile traditions, labyrinth like markets or souks, Medinas or walled cities, deserts and oasis, old Kasbahs; a medieval imperial city, Roman ruins and then off the beaten track to some of the smaller, colourful local markets, sunset and then sunrise in the Sahara desert.

Moorish Delights of Andalusia and Morocco Textile Tour

Date 21 Sept to 9 Oct, 2025

Itinerary

Booking link will open Nov 2024

Travel Notes– a little more information is always helpful to prepare

Morocco Textiles & Travel inspiration and inspiring reads

Impressions from previous visits We’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
Tanneries of Fez, 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 front door, first night in Morocco
Our first front door in Morocco- 2013
Old friends in Madrid
Moroccan sweets, every Moroccan Tour
Moroccan sweets- delicious. Cultural tour to Morocco
Mezquita- Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba Morocco and Andalusia Textile Journey-small groups
Mezquita- Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba
Mezquita- Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba textile tour morocco
Mezquita- Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba
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. Bought the one under my elbow, still love it.
Carpet making, Dades Gorge, 2009
Calligraphy workshop, the passion of our teacher is inspiring
Breakfast in the Sahara
Alhambra 2018 Creative Arts Safaris travel Morocco -small groups
Alhambra 2018 Tour

Creative Arts Safaris Tours are fully escorted, small group tours that focus textiles, arts and culture and yummy local cuisine.

On tour we like to get our hands dirty taking workshops, exploring locations and culture, in addition to including lots of local experiences.

Our friendly groups welcome women and men, they are companionable and well organized allowing a relaxed adventure.

They include pickup & drop to airport, accommodation, group travel, sightseeing, workshops and most meals; most things EXCEPT the shopping – that is your job.