Marrakech Field Trip 2026: Art of Islamic Pattern
Introduction
Our base will be in the heart of Marrakech medina, an authentic medieval medina, with the street layout and many buildings dating from the 12th century. This document lists the programme for the 5 days, we will always start the day at Riad and we will update you if there are any changes to this itinerary.
Riad Music - Classroom Venue - location: 117 Derb Snane, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Welcome, registration and orientation at the riad from 10:00am
Class led by Richard
Lunch at (free time)
Paper folding pattern from Ben Youssef led by Adam
Meet at Riad
Walk to Bahia Palace
Break for Lunch outside Bahia Palace
Biomorph class at the riad led by Adam
Zouaq Workshop
Lunch in Local Area
Zouaq Workshop conclusion
Meet at Riad and Walk Saadien Tombs & Dar El Bacha
Lunch (free time)
Geometry led by Richard
Biomorphic Design led by Adam
Geometric Design led by Richard
Optional farewell meal at Nomad
We will walk from the classroom when the class ends
Materials
Compass (please note: compasses cannot be taken in hand luggage; some will be available on-site)
Plain cartridge paper sketchbook (ideally A3)
Mid-tone cartridge paper
White pencil
30 cm ruler
Precision or “zero” eraser
Tracing paper
Range of graphite pencils (6B–4H)
Drawing pens / fine liners
Small watercolour or gouache set
Coloured pencils
