Talk about inspo! Color, texture, pattern, plants... this is one of our absolute favorite destinations.
— Berkeley & Kelley
- We know how overwhelming traveling to a brand new city can be, especially when it’s a unique place like Marrakech! Before we travel, we obsess over all the possibilities and recommendations we come across. The tips we received from friends at home and locals on the ground were key to making it such a great trip! Hopefully we inspired you to check Morocco out for yourself. If you plan to go, here are some suggestions to make your trip great. We absolutely fell in love and already plan to go back.
Stay
- El Fenn @elfennmarrakech
- We’ve traveled a lot and El Fenn is the most inspirational hotel we have ever been to. Every room is different and unique. The owners have a strong sense for design and the whole experience is inspiring. It’s not just the rooms or the rooftop bar with views of Marrakech and whole medina, but it’s the color it’s the tile, it’s the attention to detail.
FIND THE PERFECT HOME ACCESSORY
- Mustapha Blaoui // Chabi Chic // and of course the many souks offering Moroccan poufs, bags, galore! *Be ready to bargain!
BUY A PAIR OF SANDALS
PICK A LEATHER BAG
SELECT DESERT POTTERY
- Ta Megroute Potter
GET BASKETS ON BASKETS
- Panel Artisanal
GRAB TASSEL EARRINGS AND A KAFTAN
- 39 Rue Marjelle // Kaftan Queen
BUY A HANDMADE RUG
EAT LUNCH
- Naranj Restaurant for the best Lebanese food we have ever had.
GRAB A SNACK
- Corner Cafe for amazing sandwiches, salads and fried goodies.
SMALL PLATES FOR DINNER
- Nomad for small healthy plates with a twist
GRAB A ROOFTOP COCKTAIL
- El Fenn Rooftop // order the “Spicy Caipirinha”
- Be sure to get there from 5 to 7 p.m. when they offer their “Snack Time”! Don’t be fooled by the cute name, this “snack time” is a sophisticated menu with everything from charcuterie boards and smoked salmon bruschetta to homemade Moroccan sweets. Be sure to enjoy it with one of the best cocktails we have ever had — the “Spicy Caipirinha.” Or try it at home — they were generous enough to share their recipe!
Anejo Tequila- 2 shots
Lime juice- 1 lime
Chili- for the rim of the glass
Pineapple juice
Cachaca- 2 shot
Agave Syrup- 2 tablespoon
Serve with fresh pineapple and a red chili for garnish - Rooftop drinks at Apertif’s at Cafe Arab *note they serve wine which is hard to come by
EXPLORE FASHION
VISIT A CACTI GARDEN
GET INSPIRED BY TILE & ARCHITECTURE
RELAX
- Enjoy a traditional hammam experience at your riad! // Enjoy the many spa services and wellness facilities at Amanjena Resort + Spa!
FEELING OVERWHELMED? HIRE A GUIDE TO GIVE YOU THE LAY OF THE LAND
- Our gal: Amina Zakkari
aminazakki@gmail.com