Agadir Raffia Workshop: Hand Weaving with Bouchra

This Agadir raffia workshop with Bouchra begins with the soft, dry scent of the plant fiber. On the table lie skeins of raffia sorted by color-about a dozen bright, natural shades. Over the course of two hours, your hands will learn the technique, strand by strand, until the piece is complete.

The flow of the Agadir raffia workshop

The pace is calm and precise. Bouchra begins by introducing the material-its origin, processing, and properties-before demonstrating the techniques. You choose your piece and colors, then take the strands in hand.

• Introduction to raffia: fiber, origin, color palette
• Choosing your piece: a keychain or a magnet shaped like a miniature babouche
• Selecting your colors from about ten available shades
• Demonstration of the weaving technique by Bouchra, followed by step-by-step guided practice
• Finishing your babouche and attaching the ring or magnet

Agadir raffia workshop: Bouchra’s expertise

Bouchra has been working with raffia for fifteen years. Her hand-woven miniature raffia babouches use the same techniques as those used for traditional baskets and hats. The tension of the strand, the direction of the weave, the moment when you tighten it: it’s a skill we often see without understanding how it’s done. Here, you do it yourself.

Raffia Workshop in Agadir: Who is it for?

No prior experience is required. The workshop is suitable for adults, couples, and families with children aged 8 and up. It takes place while seated: no physical fitness is required. The group is limited to four people to ensure individual attention. For other workshops during your stay in Agadir, see our full selection.

Tip from the team

Choose your colors with someone in mind: a hand-woven raffia keychain makes for a gift that’s easy to slip into a suitcase. To extend your exploration, the pottery workshop in Agadir offers another opportunity to experience local craftsmanship.