A Designer’s Journey Through Morocco

May 4 - 12, 2027 | Nine Days, Eight Nights | Limited to Eight Guests

An intimate introduction to Morocco’s design heritage, shaped by the relationships we’ve built with artisans and creative communities across the country.

Designed for interior designers seeking a deeper connection to the origins of Moroccan design, this nine-day journey takes you beyond the showrooms and into the workshops, villages, and landscapes where these traditions continue to thrive.

From intricate zellige and carved cedar to the earthen architecture of southern Morocco and the weaving traditions of Amazigh communities, each destination brings you closer to the people, materials, and techniques that shape Moroccan design.

Meet artisans in their workshops, learn techniques passed down through generations, and source directly from the makers. A journey shaped by curiosity, connection, and an appreciation for the handmade.


The Experience

A thoughtfully curated journey offering access to Morocco's design heritage through the relationships we've built with artisans and creative communities across the country.

Limited to eight guests, the journey offers time for meaningful conversations with artisans, personal sourcing, and a deeper connection to each place we visit.

Your journey includes:

- Private Artisan Access: Intimate visits to workshops and weaving communities, including one of the villages where Salam Hello works directly with women artisans.

- Hands-On Learning: Discover traditional techniques across weaving, ceramics, zellige, tadelakt, and woodcarving.

- Direct Sourcing Opportunities: Meet makers, explore materials, and discuss custom commissions for upcoming projects.

- Architecture & Design: Privately guided visits to historic sites, traditional kasbahs, and contemporary design destinations.

- Thoughtfully Curated Travel: Carefully selected accommodations, private transportation, local expertise, and experiences designed around craftsmanship and cultural connection.

Day-to-Day Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Marrakech

An Introduction to Moroccan Design

Arrive in Marrakech, where your private driver will welcome you and transfer you to a thoughtfully selected riad.

Settle into your riad, where natural materials, handcrafted details, and quiet courtyards offer an introduction to Moroccan design.

The afternoon is yours to explore the medina or unwind before gathering for a welcome dinner and an introduction to the journey ahead.


Day 2 | The Art & Architecture of Marrakech

Architecture, Materials & Centuries-Old Craft Traditions

Explore historic landmarks, including Ben Youssef Medersa and Dar El Bacha, before visiting local workshops specializing in zellige, tadelakt, ceramics, and traditional woodcarving. Meet the artisans preserving these techniques, gaining firsthand insight into the processes behind some of Morocco's most celebrated decorative arts.

Conclude at Jardin Majorelle, where vivid color, sculptural planting, and architectural detail offer another perspective on Moroccan design.


Day 3 | At the Source: The Women Who Weave

An Intimate Visit to a Salam Hello Weaving Village

Travel through the High Atlas Mountains to one of the Amazigh villages where Salam Hello works directly with women artisans.

Spend time with the women behind the looms, learning how wool is prepared, spun, and woven by hand.

Gain a deeper understanding of regional weaving traditions, explore possibilities for bespoke commissions, and share a home-cooked lunch with the community.

Continue through the landscapes of southern Morocco toward Ouarzazate for the evening.


Day 4 | Into the Sahara

From Ouarzazate to the Desert

Journey south through the Draa Valley, where ancient kasbahs, palm groves, and earthen villages reveal the architectural heritage of southern Morocco.

Continue toward the Sahara as palm-lined valleys give way to expansive desert plains and rolling dunes. Along the way, take inspiration from the textures, natural materials, and warm colors of the landscape.

As the afternoon light softens, ride by camel through the dunes before settling into an intimate desert camp furnished with handwoven textiles and traditional pieces.

Enjoy dinner beneath the stars.


Day 5 | The Ceramics & Architecture of the Draa Valley

From the Sahara to Zagora

Wake to sunrise over the dunes before departing the desert and traveling toward Zagora.

Visit Tamegroute, celebrated for its distinctive green-glazed pottery, and meet the artisans preserving its centuries-old ceramic traditions.

Discover traditional production techniques, from hand-shaping clay to glazing and firing, with opportunities to source pieces directly from the workshops.

Continue to Zagora for the evening, surrounded by the palm groves and earthen architecture of the Draa Valley.


Day 6 | The Art of Earthen Architecture

From Zagora to Marrakech

Travel north through the Draa Valley, passing palm groves, traditional villages, and historic kasbahs.

Continue toward Aït Ben Haddou, an extraordinary example of traditional Moroccan earthen architecture. Explore the ancient ksar with a local guide, discovering its construction techniques, sculptural forms, and natural materials.

A study in texture, proportion, and the relationship between architecture and landscape, the visit offers inspiration for designers drawn to traditional craftsmanship.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains, arriving in Marrakech for the evening.


Day 7 | Marrakech at Your Own Pace

Art, Inspiration & Time to Unwind

Spend the day exploring Marrakech’s art scene or enjoying a slower pace after your journey through the south.

Explore galleries and contemporary exhibitions for a closer look at the artists and ideas shaping Marrakech’s creative life.

Alternatively, relax at your riad, enjoy a hammam treatment, or linger over lunch in a quiet courtyard.

Day 8 | The Art of Sourcing

A Final Day of Sourcing & Exploration

Enjoy your final full day in Marrakech, with time to shop, revisit favorite addresses, and explore at your own pace.

Visit the Salam Hello showroom to explore our collections, review materials and colorways, and discuss bespoke commissions for upcoming projects.

Spend the rest of the day sourcing ceramics, lighting, textiles, furniture, and decorative objects, or simply enjoying the city’s cafés, gardens, and winding streets.

Conclude the journey with a farewell dinner celebrating the people, places, and craftsmanship discovered along the way.

Day 9 | Departure

Until next time.

Enjoy a leisurely final breakfast before your private transfer to Marrakech Airport.

Accommodations & Pricing

May 4 - 12, 2027 | Nine days, eight nights | Limited to eight guests.

Throughout the journey, stay in properties selected for their architecture, character, and sense of place. From intimate riads in Marrakech to traditional kasbahs in the south and a secluded desert camp, each offers a distinct expression of Morocco’s design heritage.

Private Accommodation | $8,245 per person

The price includes a private room for single occupancy, with an en suite bathroom, at each property throughout the nine-day journey, along with select experiences and dinners. A full list of inclusions and exclusions will be shared before booking.

For two guests traveling together who would like to share a room, we can provide bespoke pricing. Please contact us to discuss your preferred arrangement.

Payment Schedule

A 50% deposit of $4,122 per person secures your booking. The remaining balance of $4,123 per person is due two months before the trip.

Join Us

For bookings and questions about the journey, please contact experiences@salamhello.com.

We also arrange private journeys around your interests, from sourcing for a specific project to traveling with a group to explore Morocco’s craft, architecture, and cultural heritage.