Babouche-making workshop in Agadir: make your own custom pair
Babouche-making workshop in Agadir with Hossein, a leather craftsman from the Kasbah Souss. Spend two hours crafting your own custom pair, and if they aren’t finished, we’ll deliver them to your hotel.
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24h before for a full refund
Duration 4h
Check availability to see start times
Languages
French, English, Arabic
Small group
4 participants maximum
Minimum age
6 years
Highlights
- Small-group workshop (max. 4 people)
- Custom-made: slippers, moccasins, or sandals
- High-quality leather included and delivery to your hotel within 24 hours
- Complimentary tea or coffee break during the workshop
Full description
The scent of tanned leather greets you as soon as you enter our Agadir babouche workshop in the Kasbah Souss Artisans’ Village. Hossein seats you at his workbench. He brings out the prepared hides and lays out the available colors on the table. Over the course of two hours, you’ll craft your own pair. Your movements follow the rhythm of the waxed thread and the awl.
The flow of the Agadir babouche-making workshop
The workshop follows the actual process of making a leather shoe, step by step, with constant guidance. First, you choose your style, then the leather. You then move on to assembly with Hossein by your side.
Choosing a style: traditional babouche, moccasin, or sandal
Selection of leather, colors, and topstitching
Cutting, assembly, and sewing guided by Hossein
Customization of the finishes and sole
Tea or coffee break halfway through
Expert craftsmanship from the Kasbah Souss in Agadir
The Kasbah Souss Artisans’ Village is home to Agadir’s leather artisans. They work in workshops open to the public. Hossein crafts custom-made Agadir babouches there using supple leathers that have been used for generations. The team will touch up the finishing touches after you leave to ensure the stitching holds and the topstitching is even.
Who is this Agadir babouche-making workshop for?
The workshop is suitable for everyone, from beginners to craft enthusiasts. No prior experience is required. The space is wheelchair accessible. The room is quiet and bright. Ideal for a couple or family activity. The finished shoes will be delivered to your hotel in Agadir within 24 hours, at no extra cost.
Tip from the team
Come early in the morning to enjoy a relaxed tea break. The light in the workshop is softer. Hossein takes the time to explain everything. To continue exploring leatherwork, try our leather goods workshop to make your own handbag in Agadir, in the same Kasbah.
Meet your artisan
Hossein
Partner artisanHossein dirige l'atelier de maroquinerie installé au cœur du Village des artisans de la Kasbah Souss, à Agadir. Il travaille le cuir depuis de nombreuses années et forme régulièrement des apprentis. Sa spécialité : la babouche marocaine sur-mesure, déclinée en différentes hauteurs et finitions, ainsi que les mocassins et sandales en cuir souple. Hossein accompagne chaque participant à son rythme, en français, en anglais ou en arabe, et reprend lui-même les finitions une fois l'atelier terminé pour garantir la tenue des coutures.
What's included
- All materials (leather, thread, soles, tools)
- Guided by Hossein in French, English, and Arabic
- Tea or coffee break halfway through
- Finishing touches by artisans after the workshop
- Free delivery to your hotel in Agadir within 24 hours
Not included
- Hotel to workshop transfer (optional, 10 EUR)
- Tips (at your discretion)
Important information
What to bring
- L'atelier se tient au Village des artisans de la Kasbah Souss, à Agadir. L'adresse précise vous est communiquée après la réservation. Le lieu est accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite, y compris en fauteuil roulant. Comptez deux heures sur place ; les finitions sont reprises par l'équipe et vos chaussures vous sont livrées à l'hôtel sous 24 heures. L'annulation est gratuite jusqu'à 24 heures avant le début de l'atelier. Prévoyez des vêtements dans lesquels vous êtes à l'aise pour vous installer à l'établi. L'activité accueille les enfants accompagnés.