Thuya Woodworking in Essaouira: Meeting Master Artisans

Thuya woodworking is Essaouira's signature craft. This aromatic burled wood, unique to the region, is carved into beautiful boxes, chess boards, and furniture using ancient techniques.

Visiting Workshops

Watch master artisans in the Mellah quarter, learn about sustainable harvesting, purchase authentic pieces directly, understand quality indicators. True thuya has distinctive grain patterns and natural fragrance.