Babouche-making workshop in Agadir: make your own custom pair
Babouche-making workshop in Agadir with Hossein, a leather craftsman from Agadir. 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. 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 leather craftsmanship in Agadir
Hossein carries on the know-how of Agadir’s leather artisans. He crafts custom-made Agadir babouches 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.
Meet your artisan
Hossein
Partner artisan25 years of experience
Hossein dirige l'atelier de maroquinerie installé 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 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.
Frequently asked questions
Customer reviews
What a brilliant idea! Instead of buying slippers from China (the souk), we made our own out of real leather in the colors we chose—we even got to decorate them. Thank you, Hossin, for your kindness and your stories that made us laugh so much. Honestly, it’s more than just slippers we made—it’s an encounter and a day I’ll never forget. Thank you, see you soon, inshallah
It was a wonderful experience that I highly recommend; it will allow you to discover the true essence of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship.
For the first time in my life, I had some custom-made sandals made 😂 Thanks to immersiTravel! At the workshop where they make shoes, slippers, and more… in the artisans’ village: Kasbah Souss in Agadir! The Moroccans there were so kind, welcoming, and efficient 😀 I’m going back there next October 🌞
Very welcoming and friendly. The experience was informative, fully involved and came away with a beautiful pair of crafter shoes that are very comfortable.
An incredible experience thanks to Immersi Travel—I had the chance to make my own pair of babouches (by myself… well… mostly with Houcine’s expert guidance and help!). He’s a passionate and cheerful artisan! I had a great time, and I’m thrilled with my babouches! Thank you—I highly recommend this experience in Agadir!
They’re a great team—we ended up having a tagine with them, which wasn’t part of the plan, but Moroccan hospitality is truly something else. Thank you. And as for our slippers, we’re all really happy to have a one-of-a-kind pair that we designed ourselves.
amazing experience, very welcoming, even made me a sandwich and cola. You are fully involved in making the shoes, from choosing the leather, to constructing them. and they're super comfy!! highly recommended
we really enjoyed our morning making lovely comfortable and colourful shoes with Bagha shoes. Hossein and team were friendly and really helpful and we ended up with some well made shoes. it was a bit difficult to know where to go beforehand as we hadn't been to Agadir before but we got a taxi and walked around inside until we found it. More instructions would be helpful. Actually making the shoes was brilliant.