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Marrakech: a crossroads between tradition and modern

Marrakech: a crossroads between tradition and modern

19 April 2012

People come to Marrakech for a thousand reasons, including the souks. It’s perfumes, dealers and hustle and bustle attracts people from all over the world. Traditional and contemporary design can be found all around the city, including the industrial district of Sidi Ghanem, which is full of places where you can meet with designers and artists, representing a modern art and design Morocco, combining it harmoniously with the old culture and traditions.

1 Akkal video

Akkal

Akkal was created in 1999 by a Belgian girl, Charlotte Barkowski. Her pottery studio skilfully blends contemporary forms and traditional techniques. A beautiful collection of Art Deco is not to be missed.

2 Coté Bougie

Coté Bougie

In 2003, Saida Kadiri decided to embark on her passion and love for making candles. It began with a small workshop that arouses the curiosity of residents, by word of mouth this soon became a very popular address. Saida searches for the best European manufacturers of wax and dyes and chooses organically, creating original and exclusive models.

3 Farhana Design

Farhana Design

Chaoui Frah is a designer wth great talent, always looking for new inspirations. In her showroom Farhana Design, a multitude of handicrafts and unique custom creations are available. It contains glasses, teapots, lighting, available for retail or in bulk, Farah Chaoui receives customers by appointment only.

4 Fan Wa Nour

Fan Wa Nour

Belgian designer, Marc Vanden Bossche, reinvents Moroccan craftsmanship by combing it with contemporary design. A variety of home decor and custom pieces can be found in his showroom.

5 Amira Bougies video

Amira Bougies

Amira creates creative candles in a variety of colours and scents.

6 Henry Cath video

Henry Cath

At Henry Cath, open for ten years, you can find lights, lampshades, mirrors, picture frames and other furniture which combines traditional with contemporary perfectly.

7 La Boutique de l Atelier video

La Boutique de l'Atelier

This shop is full of decorative objects with simple colours and shapes.

8 Bladi Design

Bladi Design

Bladi design offers pure Moroccan creations that are homemade beautifully

9 Artisanat Design

Artisanat Design

Crafts design sells bags, belts, baskets, jewellery and custom clothing, inspired by the crafts of the country.