Welcome to the Art of Islamic Pattern Marrakech Field Trip 2026
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 the itinerary.
Day 1 - Welcome and Orientation in Marrakech Medina
27-Apr-2026
Begin with Orientation and Pattern Class in Medina
Welcome to the Art of Islamic Pattern Marrakech Field Trip 2026
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 the itinerary.
Welcome, registration and orientation from 10:00am to 10:15am.
Class led by Richard
Class led by Richard from 10:15am to 1pm.
Lunch (free time)
Lunch at (free time) from 1pm to 3pm.
Meet at Riad 3pm
Meet at Riad 3pm.
Biomorph class led by Adam
Biomorph class led by Adam from 3pm to 5:30pm.
Site Visit – Ben Yousseff Madrasa
Site Visit – Ben Yousseff Madrasa from 5:45pm to 7:00pm.
Day 2 - Bahia Palace Visit and Biomorph Class
28-Apr-2026
Explore Bahia Palace and Biomorph Art Class
Meet at Riad 9.45 am
Meet at Riad 9.45 am.
Site Visit: Bahia Palace
Site Visit: Bahia Palace from 10am to 1pm.
LUNCH (free time)
Lunch (free time) from 1pm to 3pm.
Meet at Riad 3pm
Meet at Riad 3pm.
Biomorph class led by Adam
Biomorph class led by Adam from 3pm to 5:30pm.
Day 3 - Zouaq Workshop and Open Session in Marrakech
29-Apr-2026
Zouaq Workshop and Artistic Exploration in Medina
Meet at Riad 9 am
Meet at Riad 9 am.
Walk to Traditional Crafts Centre in the Medina
Walk to Traditional Crafts Centre in the Medina.
Zouaq Workshop
Zouaq Workshop from 9am to 12pm.
LUNCH in Local Area
Lunch in Local Area from 12pm to 1pm.
Zouaq Workshop conclusion
Zouaq Workshop conclusion from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Open Session/Development Time
This afternoon session has been left open to allow some contingency within the programme. It may be used to complete activities for the whole group. Alternatively, it may be used for individual artistic exploration, or for participants to visit the medina, or other sites independently.
Day 4 - Saadien Tombs, Palais El Badii and Geometry
30-Apr-2026
Explore Saadien Tombs, Palais El Badii and Geometry
Meet at Riad 9.15 am
Meet at Riad 9.15 am.
Site visit: Saadien Tombs & Palais El Badii
Site visit: Saadien Tombs & Palais El Badii from 9.30am to 1pm.
LUNCH (free time)
Lunch (free time) from 1pm to 3pm.
Meet at Riad 3pm
Meet at Riad 3pm.
Geometry led by Richard
Geometry led by Richard from 3pm to 5.30pm.
Day 5 - Biomorphic and Geometric Design, Farewell Meal
01-May-2026
Biomorphic and Geometric Design, Farewell in Medina
Meet at Riad 9:45 am
Meet at Riad 9:45 am.
Biomorphic Design led by Adam
Biomorphic Design led by Adam from 10am to 1pm.
LUNCH (free time)
Lunch (free time) from 1pm to 3pm.
Meet at Riad 2.45pm
Meet at Riad 2.45pm.
Geometric Design led by Richard
Geometric Design led by Richard from 3pm to 5:30pm.
Optional farewell meal in the Medina
Optional farewell meal in the Medina from 7pm onwards.
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1. Classroom Riad
117 Derb Snane, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
About your organizer
Art of Pattern
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Art of Pattern was founded by Adam Williamson and Richard Henry in 2008. Richard and Adam have given workshops, presentations and public lectures at many of the leading cultural and educational institutions in the UK and beyond, including:-
NYU & Spotify, USA, The British Museum, The British Library, The Victoria & Albert Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe, The MIA Museum Doha, Ithra Museum SA, The King’s School of Traditional Arts, The Slade School of Fine Art, Central St Martins, The Royal Society, Asia House, Cambridge
