Jewelry Design in Agadir: Ivory with Mohamed Salhi
Agadir Jewelry Workshop with Mohamed, a craftsman since 1997: carve, polish, and customize your piece made of ivory. You’ll leave with your finished piece of jewelry.
About this activity
Free cancellation
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Duration 2h
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Languages
French, English, Spanish
Small group
3 participants maximum
Minimum age
8 years
Highlights
- Small-group jewelry-making workshop in Agadir, with guidance
- Mohamed Salhi, an Ivorian artisan since 1997
- Materials and tools provided during the workshop
- You'll leave with your finished ivory-colored piece
- 2 hours; suitable for beginners and children ages 6 and up
Full description
This Agadir jewelry-making workshop with Mohamed Salhi begins with the woody scent of polished horn wafting through the studio. Mohamed places a raw, almost rough piece of horn and a few tools in front of you. Over the course of two hours, this piece of material will become the piece of jewelry you’ll wear. You’ll carve, polish, and engrave your piece from start to finish.
What to expect from the Agadir jewelry-making workshop
Mohamed adapts the pace to each participant and guides you step by step, from raw material to finished piece. The workshop is hands-on and participatory, open to all skill levels.
- Discovering the recycled horn and choosing your starting piece
- Sculpting and shaping: bracelet, pendant, or freeform
- Hand polishing until the ivory-like material shines
- Customization available: engraving of a name, pattern, or design
- Drink break and souvenir photos with your creation
Ivoirine and Mohamed’s expertise
Ivoirine is Mohamed’s technique: transforming reclaimed ox horn into pieces that mimic the delicacy and softness of ivory, without carrying its ethical burden. This approach, rare in the Souss-Massa region, is part of the Moroccan artisanal movement that reimagines local materials. Mohamed has been working with horn since 1997, following in the footsteps of his family workshop.
Who is this Agadir jewelry-making workshop for?
The workshop is open to everyone, from beginners to the simply curious, and welcomes children ages 6 and up when accompanied by an adult. No physical requirements: the space is wheelchair accessible. A great introduction for those discovering Agadir’s crafts with family or friends. To round out the experience, check out our pottery workshop in Agadir.
Tip from the team
Choose a simple design for the engraving: a letter, an initial, or a small symbolic shape. Polishing takes time, but it’s the stage where the material reveals its softness. Wear clothes that can get dusty: horn dust is fine and light in color.
Meet your artisan
Mohamed Salhi
Partner artisan29 years of experience
Mohamed Salhi a découvert la bijouterie en 1997, dans l'intimité de l'atelier familial où il a appris le geste. Plutôt que de travailler les métaux précieux, il a fait le choix singulier de la corne récupérée, qu'il transforme avec une technique qu'il appelle l'ivoirine. Sa démarche est aussi écologique : substituer la corne à l'ivoire pour ne plus participer à la destruction de la faune sauvage. Pendentifs, bracelets, pièces sur mesure, ses créations puisent dans les motifs ancestraux et les lignes géométriques amazighes. Aujourd'hui, Mohamed transmet son savoir-faire à celles et ceux qui poussent la porte de son atelier.
What's included
- All materials (horn, carving tools, paint)
- Guided by Mohamed in French, English, and Arabic
- Your custom jewelry to take home
- Local refreshing drinks
- Photos from the workshop
Not included
- Transportation to the workshop (pickup option: +10 EUR per vehicle, upon request)
- Catering
- Tips (at your discretion)
Important information
What to bring
- L'adresse exacte du point de rendez-vous vous est communiquée par email après confirmation de votre réservation. Présentez-vous 15 minutes avant le début de l'atelier. Activité accessible aux enfants dès 6 ans accompagnés d'un adulte, et aux personnes en fauteuil roulant : aucune condition physique particulière n'est requise. Aucune tenue spécifique n'est imposée, mais évitez les vêtements clairs ou délicats : la poussière de polissage peut laisser des traces légères sur les tissus. Une option de prise en charge aller-retour depuis votre hébergement est disponible sur demande (supplément 10 EUR par véhicule).