Travel Morocco and discover the world of pottery, ceramics, and zellige (traditional mosaic). Video below! This tour will traverse Morocco from the imperial city of Marrakech, to Safi on the coast, then crossing the High Atlas Mountains to the Sahara in the South, to the ancient Medina of Fes in the North, then back to Marrakech. Visiting museums, busy souks (markets), and traditional artisans working in clay, we will experience the wonderful world of Morocco. During this cultural tour with a focus on exploring Moroccan ceramics and crafts, you will gather ideas and inspiration for your work, visiting renowned regions known for their unique traditional styles such as Fes, Safi, Skoura Oasis, and the Rif Mountains.
Highlights of the tour include hands-on workshops: experience intricate and decorative glazing designs in Fes and at the edge of the Sahara we work with a traditional third-generation artist to handbuild pieces with locally sourced clay, which will be fired in a traditional wood kiln.
We will end each day in luxurious, traditional guesthouses, and even an overnight stay in a luxury, desert camp in the Sahara! You will enjoy the extraordinary delights of Amazigh (Berber) food and hospitality, including a traditional music performance.
The warmth and good humor of the Moroccan people is immense, and the insights into the Islamic world, Amazigh spirituality, and contemporary life is fascinating. Traveling with a group of like-minded people and an experienced team of co-hosts,
you’ll be joining a program that offers an innovative and creative way to explore a new location that is stimulating, supportive, and safe.
Scroll down to learn more about pricing and see a detailed itinerary!
Watch this video to learn more about the trip, and see scenes from our last journey to Morocco!Back to top
Trip Highlights:
Hands-on workshops at the world renowned Fes Pottery district
Hands-on handbuilding pottery at Ouled Arabia pottery in Skoura Oasis
Pottery demonstrations in Safi and the Rif Mountains
Dar El Bacha Historic House and National Museum of Confluences
Day trip to Safi National Ceramics Museum and pottery districts
UNESCO World heritage Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
Traditional Amazigh (Berber) weaving workshops
Guided tours of Fes Medina and Marrakech Medina
Tours of Morocco’s traditional artisan workshops: wood, leather, metal, ceramics, textiles, and more
Spectacular landscape of the High Atlas, Middle Atlas, and Rif Mountains
Skoura Oasis
Erg Chebbi dunes (Sahara) and luxury camp
Traditional architecture; Amazigh (Berber) Adobe Ksars and Kasbahs; Islamic traditional Riads and palaces
Included in the Registration:
A small, friendly group of up to 24 guests
English-speaking tour leader
Experienced local guides who speak Arabic, Berber, French, and English
Curated itinerary focused on ceramic arts and Moroccan culture
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Accommodations in luxury, traditional guesthouse accommodation
Workshop materials
Airport transfers on the first day and last day to and from the Marrakech guesthouse
All tours and admissions covering group sightseeing events
Meals: 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 group dinners (includes water and Moroccan mint tea). Some lunches will be in a group setting, but not covered by the tour price.
Not Included in the Registration:
Air flights to and from Morocco (arrive and depart in Marrakech)
9 lunches and 7 dinners
Travel and health insurance (compulsory for this tour in Morocco)
Alcohol, mineral water, and soft drinks
Personal expenses and personal purchases
Shipping expenses (for any purchased items or ceramics you make)
One-Time Payment (Pay in Full),on or after June 29, 2023, at 9:00AM EST:
Double Room (per-person occupancy): $6,200
Single Room + Single Supplement: $7,200 (single rooms sold out, waitlist available)
IMPORTANT NOTE: The One-Time Payment (Pay in Full) option will incur a non-refundable $250 administration fee should you decide to cancel before January 29, 2024. No Refund after January 29, 2024. This means that should you cancel
your participation before the cancellation deadline, we will retain $250 from your original payment. Please see our cancellation terms below.
Pay-Over-Time (Payment Plan) on or after June 29, 2023, at 9:00AM EST:
Double Room (per-person occupancy): $6,450
Single Room + Single Supplement: $7,450 (single rooms sold out, waitlist available)
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Pay-Over-Time / Payment Plan option requires a non-refundable $500 deposit due at the time of registration. No Refund after January 29, 2024. This means that should you cancel your participation
before the cancellation deadline, we will retain $500 from any payments you made to us. Please see our cancellation terms below.
Payments will be automatically deducted per the following payment schedule:
Pay-Over-Time (Payment Plan Schedule):
Non-Refundable Deposit $500 — Non-Refundable/Due at the time of Registration
2nd Payment 25% of total
fee — Due August 29, 2023
3rd Payment 25% of total
fee — Due October 29, 2023
Final Payment Remainder of Balance —
Due December 29, 2023
Participants who elect to take part in the Pay-Over-Time option will be sent a receipt for each interim payment and for the final payment.
Tour rates DO cover your lodging, local ground transportation, tour activities, and some meals.
Tour rates do NOT cover airfare, travel and health insurance (compulsory), hotel incidentals, and some meals. See the official itinerary for details. All rates are in US dollars.
Registration Process and Terms: 1. Questions and Payment: To ask a question about the tour or to make a payment to register, contact the ICAN Manager, Holly Goring, directly.
2. Confirmation: Once we successfully process your initial payment, your space on the tour is officially reserved. You will also receive an email confirming your spot with a receipt.
3. Required Documentation: After your reservation has been confirmed, you will need to provide the following documents to the ICAN Manager in order for you to participate in the tour:
a) A completed Registration Form (provided by us) b) A proof of Travel Insurance Form (provided by us)
c) A completed Emergency Contact Form (provided by us)
d) A completed Liability Waiver (provided by us)
4. Airline Tickets: Once we’ve confirmed your spot on the tour, we advise that you do not to book non-refundable flights or other services until the tour has filled the minimum number of required participants. If we do not achieve the minimum number of participants, we will not be able to organize the tour and your payment(s) will be refunded in full. However, once the tour has met that minimum requirement, you will be notified immediately and will be encouraged to book your flights at that time.
5. The ICAN member discount only applies to products in the Ceramic Arts Network Shop and cannot be applied to this international tour.
6. All registered guests must be 21 years or older.
7. ICAN does not provide travel or health insurance to registered guests. However, as stated above, travel and health insurance are compulsory to take part in the ICAN Morocco tour.
Travel insurance should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance must provide coverage against personal accident, death, medical expenses, and emergency evacuation. You must provide proof of your travel insurance 60 days
before departure. You will not be able to join the trip without it.
We will require each guest to provide;
• Insurance provider company name
• Policy number
• 24-hour international contact number
Cancellation Policy: 1. Tour Cancellation and Refunds: In the unlikely event that the tour is canceled due to low enrollment or other reasons beyond our control (such as changing COVID-19 regulations), all tour-related deposits and payments made previously by you will be refunded back to you.
2. Personal Cancellation and Refunds: If for some reason you register for the tour and later determine you will not be able to participate, you must notify the ICAN Manager in writing. Any payments made up to that point will be refunded
through January 28, 2024. No Refunds after January 29, 2024. Notification of your cancellation after the deadline will result in a forfeiture of any payments made to that point. Note that this clause does apply to any deposits or admin fees
made.
3. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving the trip early.
Communication Leading Up to Departure:
Once registered, tour participants will receive regular communication from the ICAN Manager with details about the event. All you’ll have to do is relax and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime trip! We hope you can join us!
To ask questions, or reserve a spot, contact the ICAN manager directly:
Splendors of Morocco!
May 24–June 6, 2024
**Sold Out!**
Highlights of the tour include hands-on workshops: experience intricate and decorative glazing designs in Fes and at the edge of the Sahara we work with a traditional third-generation artist to handbuild pieces with locally sourced clay, which will be fired in a traditional wood kiln.
We will end each day in luxurious, traditional guesthouses, and even an overnight stay in a luxury, desert camp in the Sahara! You will enjoy the extraordinary delights of Amazigh (Berber) food and hospitality, including a traditional music performance. The warmth and good humor of the Moroccan people is immense, and the insights into the Islamic world, Amazigh spirituality, and contemporary life is fascinating. Traveling with a group of like-minded people and an experienced team of co-hosts, you’ll be joining a program that offers an innovative and creative way to explore a new location that is stimulating, supportive, and safe.
Scroll down to learn more about pricing and see a detailed itinerary!
Watch this video to learn more about the trip, and see scenes from our last journey to Morocco!Back to top
Trip Highlights:
Included in the Registration:
Not Included in the Registration:
ICAN 2024 Morocco Itinerary
ICAN 2024 Morocco FAQ
Tour/Workshop Pricing
One-Time Payment (Pay in Full), on or after June 29, 2023, at 9:00AM EST:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The One-Time Payment (Pay in Full) option will incur a non-refundable $250 administration fee should you decide to cancel before January 29, 2024. No Refund after January 29, 2024. This means that should you cancel your participation before the cancellation deadline, we will retain $250 from your original payment. Please see our cancellation terms below.
Pay-Over-Time (Payment Plan) on or after June 29, 2023, at 9:00AM EST:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Pay-Over-Time / Payment Plan option requires a non-refundable $500 deposit due at the time of registration. No Refund after January 29, 2024. This means that should you cancel your participation before the cancellation deadline, we will retain $500 from any payments you made to us. Please see our cancellation terms below.
Payments will be automatically deducted per the following payment schedule:
Pay-Over-Time (Payment Plan Schedule):
Participants who elect to take part in the Pay-Over-Time option will be sent a receipt for each interim payment and for the final payment.
Tour rates do NOT cover airfare, travel and health insurance (compulsory), hotel incidentals, and some meals. See the official itinerary for details. All rates are in US dollars.
Registration Process and Terms:
1. Questions and Payment:
To ask a question about the tour or to make a payment to register, contact the ICAN Manager, Holly Goring, directly.
ICAN Manager
Email: hgoring@ceramics.org
Direct Tel.: 1-614-895-4213
2. Confirmation:
Once we successfully process your initial payment, your space on the tour is officially reserved. You will also receive an email confirming your spot with a receipt.
3. Required Documentation:
After your reservation has been confirmed, you will need to provide the following documents to the ICAN Manager in order for you to participate in the tour:
a) A completed Registration Form (provided by us)
b) A proof of Travel Insurance Form (provided by us)
c) A completed Emergency Contact Form (provided by us)
d) A completed Liability Waiver (provided by us)
4. Airline Tickets:
Once we’ve confirmed your spot on the tour, we advise that you do not to book non-refundable flights or other services until the tour has filled the minimum number of required participants. If we do not achieve the minimum number of participants, we will not be able to organize the tour and your payment(s) will be refunded in full. However, once the tour has met that minimum requirement, you will be notified immediately and will be encouraged to book your flights at that time.
5. The ICAN member discount only applies to products in the Ceramic Arts Network Shop and cannot be applied to this international tour.
6. All registered guests must be 21 years or older.
7. ICAN does not provide travel or health insurance to registered guests. However, as stated above, travel and health insurance are compulsory to take part in the ICAN Morocco tour.
Cancellation Policy:
1. Tour Cancellation and Refunds: In the unlikely event that the tour is canceled due to low enrollment or other reasons beyond our control (such as changing COVID-19 regulations), all tour-related deposits and payments made previously by you will be refunded back to you.
If for some reason you register for the tour and later determine you will not be able to participate, you must notify the ICAN Manager in writing. Any payments made up to that point will be refunded through January 28, 2024. No Refunds after January 29, 2024. Notification of your cancellation after the deadline will result in a forfeiture of any payments made to that point. Note that this clause does apply to any deposits or admin fees made.
3. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving the trip early.
Communication Leading Up to Departure:
Once registered, tour participants will receive regular communication from the ICAN Manager with details about the event. All you’ll have to do is relax and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime trip! We hope you can join us!
To ask questions, or reserve a spot, contact the ICAN manager directly:
ICAN Manager
550 Polaris Parkway, Suite 510
Westerville, OH 43082
Email: hgoring@ceramics.org
"This tour was an inspirational highlight of my life. I can't wait to go on another one!" —2018 ICAN Tour participant.
For pictures from other past trips, visit on our Events Gallery Page page!
Contact
Holly Goring, ICAN Manager
Phone
Email
hgoring@ceramics.org