Must-see shopping in Marrakesh

  • Mustapha Blaoui

    Marrakesh

    Treasure hunters rejoice: this is a one-stop shop for all things artisanal. Moroccan lanterns drip from the ceilings of this grand emporium that features…

  • Sidi Ghanem

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Modern Moroccan design fanatics head 4km out of the central city to the industrial district of Sidi Ghanem to scour local designer factory outlets and…

  • Naturom

    Marrakesh

    Naturom's neatly packaged and keenly priced argan, verbena and orange-blossom beauty products are all 100% certified organic, using pure essences and…

  • 33 Rue Majorelle

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    More than 60 designers, mostly from Morocco, are represented in this two-floor emporium, and co-owner Yehia Abdelnour dedicates much of his time to…

  • Lalla

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Find Laetitia Trouillet's stylish handcrafted bags at her smart boutique in Gueliz. She works with Moroccan artisans to produce these elegant accessories…

  • Kaftan Queen

    Marrakesh

    Kaftan Queen is light and airy with a changing room fit for royalty, with Syrian mirrors and elegant chandeliers. Everything is reasonably priced, from…

  • Some Slow Concept Store

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    In a spacious 1936 villa, the Some Slow Concept Store blends the artisanal heritage of Marrakesh with modern-day tastes and trends. Six cosy rooms spread…

  • Atelier 44

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Locals from Casablanca and Rabat make the trek to Marrakesh to shop at Atelier 44's collection of fine contemporary Moroccan designers who are keen to…

  • Jad

    Marrakesh

    Want to take home the zen aroma of Marrakesh's riads and spas? Jad has captured evocative local scents such as orange blossom, fig, black and green tea,…

  • Sissi Morocco

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    The enviable apartment-style showroom creates the perfect ambience for shopping for homewares and textiles. Sissi is known for its bolsters featuring…

  • The Moroccans

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    This luxury cosmetics shop is a favourite with well-heeled Moroccans for its top-quality beauty products. It's the go-to spot for pure argan that's not…

  • V. Barkowski

    Marrakesh

    Belgian designer Valerie Barkowski is passionate about handcrafted work and artisanal traditions, and this monochrome-toned store perfectly complements…

  • Sarah Maj

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Browse through Sarah Maj’s quirky collection of coats, shirts, bags and dresses alongside a symphony of quality Moroccan and Italian items at this small…

  • Kaftan Queen

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Kaftan Queen is the go-to boutique for fresh and affordable bohemian chic fashions. The collections, including flowing caftans with delicate beadwork,…

  • Ensemble Artisanal

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    To get a jump-start on the souqs, come to this government-sponsored showcase across from Cyber Parc to see the range of crafts and prices Marrakesh has to…

  • Soufiane Zarib

    Marrakesh

    Soufiane Zarib has gained a reputation for his quality textiles: he buys his own wool and employs his own weavers to produce carpets that are distinctly…

  • Les Marrisiennes

    Marrakesh

    Moroccan embroidery is a signature of Les Marrisiennes' Parisian-designed, Marrakesh-made fashions, but there's nothing traditional about these pieces,…

  • Atelier El Bahia

    Marrakesh

    For honest salesmanship and good-quality local textiles, family-run Atelier El Bahia is a great choice. It's a proper emporium with fixed prices, made-to…

  • Yannass

    Marrakesh

    This upmarket concept store is a sign of the times on gentrifying Riad Zitoun El Kedim. Its walls are lined with shelves of beautifully packaged saffron,…

  • LRNCE

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Belgian designer Laurence Leenaert opens her showroom for design lovers to shop the looks gracing the latest interior design magazines, from distinctive…

  • Wafl Design

    Marrakesh

    Bold, colourful and tongue in cheek: Wafl's Belgian-designed pop-art illustrations are part of a new art vanguard in Marrakesh that's eschewing…

  • Warda La Mouche

    Marrakesh

    Those after a touch of Moroccan boho-chic style will love Warda La Mouche's floaty sundresses with quirky embroidery detail, summery tops with post-hippie…

  • Mellah Market

    Marrakesh

    For the south side of the city, this market is a major source of food, flowers and spices (cheap compared with souq tourist stalls). Fair warning to…

  • Creations Pneumatiques

    Marrakesh

    To buy crafts directly from Marrakesh’s recycling artisans, head over to Riad Zitoun El Kedim and check out lanterns, baskets and belts cleverly fashioned…

  • Funduq El Ouarzazi

    Marrakesh

    This slightly decrepit funduq (inn once used by caravans) is a dream come true for shoppers who enjoy poking about in pursuit of treasure as much as the…

  • Place des Ferblantiers

    Marrakesh

    Since a modern revamp was imposed upon it, Place des Ferblantiers has lost its gritty appeal as a centuries-old communion of metalworkers. Just a couple…

  • Art Ouarzazate

    Marrakesh

    Tried and tested techniques in weaving, leather work and embroidery are transformed into high-fashion dandy jackets, djellaba-inspired velvet capes and…

  • Akéwa

    Marrakesh

    French-Gabonese fashion designer François imports his wax-print fabrics directly from Gabon, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Mali to make bold contemporary…

  • Atika

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    With more colours than a candy store, Atika's comfy loafers are a Marrakesh must-have. Some customers have been known to buy their favourite shoe in 10…

  • Souq Ableuh

    Marrakesh

    Swerve off Djemaa El Fna to this tiny souq dedicated to olives. Green olives, black olives, purple olives, and olives marinated in harissa (hot chilli…

  • Al Kawtar

    Marrakesh

    This nonprofit female collective not only trains women with disabilities in embroidery craft, but it also sells fine homewares that combine traditional…

  • Jamade

    Marrakesh

    This French-owned shop stands out from the souq stalls around it, with quality Moroccan homewares including thuja-wood jewellery boxes, posh Heritage…

  • Pâtisserie Dounia

    Marrakesh

    Sweet-tooth treats ahoy. The traditional Moroccan delicacies here are all about sesame, almond and sticky syrup, and make a great gift for gourmet friends…

  • Grand Bijouterie

    Marrakesh

    This tiny jewellers' souq is a legacy of the Jewish artisans. Gold is still sold by weight, and some shops specialise in locally made fine filigree work,…

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