Home decoration and garden stores Morocco

At Maison Blaoui, the showroom on the Route d'Amizmiz, everything is designed like a home where everything is for sale. In the same way, in the medina boutique, you can find a candlestick, a rug, a cushion, a mirror or a lamp base, all of which will make a beautiful statement. If you're lucky, you'll come across its famous owner, who has created numerous interior design projects and become a benchmark for Moroccan craftsmanship. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in this world of local design.

Founded in 1948, the cooperative is located in the medina and it is within a pretty riad that you will be able to discover the creations of the master craftsmen, the objects made in their workshops. To be visited in order to understand, and why not, learn the techniques of marquetry production (working with thuja wood, inlaying, assembling, etc.). A very instructive visit and the meeting of craftsmen passionate about their work. Do not hesitate to buy directly.

This is where many of Marrakech's riads come to search their fabrics. As you will have understood, Amine Bakkali is known throughout the country for the quality of its products. It's a real joy to look among its fabrics!

There are no craftsmen at work here, just a sort of 8,000 m² mega-supermarket with escalator. The place is rather kitschy, as evidenced by the two equestrian statues that greet you at the entrance. Nevertheless, we dare you not to find the product you're looking for, as you'll find everything you could possibly want in the way of handicrafts. Shelves overflowing with tea glasses, poufs, babouches, photophores and tutti quanti. Everything is labeled and prices are fixed, which is handy if you don't have much time to buy gifts or if you hate bargaining.

It is the whole Majorelle universe that you will find in this shop masterfully staged by the stylist Bernard Sanz and whose colors remind you of the master YSL. This is a beautiful and very chic shopping address to choose an elegant gift or to treat yourself. You can choose between candles or silk Shantung clothes and high quality leather goods as Pierre Bergé wished when he thought of this shop. The embroidered leather cushions are exceptional.

Behind this success was Saida Kadiri, who decided to work with candles in an artisanal and diligent manner, a skill now passed on to the team working in the workshops. Often copied but never equalled, they are the forerunners of most of the candle designs you'll find all over the souk, but not at all of the same quality. Make no mistake, you can only buy the candles (made from non-GMO soy wax) at the store in the industrial zone or online.

This store centralizes the production of carpets from 26 villages around Tazenakht. You should therefore find the carpet of your dreams! The city of Tazenakht is considered the epicenter of the carpet industry in Africa. Yesterday, it was on all the maps of the travelers and caravanners who used to travel from Mali to Rabat. This small atypical city has naturally become one of the emblems of this covering.

Moroccan crafts are so rich and express in so many areas that it is sometimes difficult for ordinary people to find themselves there. Most of the time, due to insufficient knowledge and not having the necessary explanations, the traveller brings memories of a consternante platitude. In Twizra, open in September 2003, you will also find this type of products, but you will find items of a completely different size. The main thing is that the advice provided by the seller is frank and sincere. It goes without saying that a Fez pottery may be sold raw or painted, but in Twizra it went into the hands of a calligrapher artist to draw the grounds and a sculptor to give relief. This difference is equally valid for all articles from the craft industry. Obviously, these products will be a little more expensive, but they will last much longer and you will probably not find them in your neighbour. The ground floor is devoted to small objects, the first floor to the carpets and the second to antiques. At each level, specialists are at your service and listening to ensure that you acquire your knowledge. The quantity of carpets is really impressive, if you don't find a carpet at your convenience here, it's that it doesn't exist. On the second floor, there are parts that would have their place in a museum, real antiques. The reception is warm.

This store is the ideal place to observe the meticulous work of damascening, the inlaying of silver onto metal, usually steel. You'll find a variety of objects made using this technique, as well as decorative items and numerous pieces of jewelry. For several generations, the Essaïdi family has excelled in this craft technique, a specialty of the region. They have won several national and international awards. Here, you can meet Hicham, who will explain the various stages involved in creating these works of art.

The owner of this first pottery, If Mohamed, on the left with Bab Ftouh, speaks French and will be happy to show you his traditional pottery.

This glassworks is exciting, especially if you are lucky enough to meet the owner, who explains his work and his art with great pedagogy. At Léon l'Africain's, a reference to a diplomat and explorer of North Africa, glass is not blown but poured into large moulds and baked in strange ovens to give birth to very original shapes. Of course, the spiral shower cabin is not very practical to store in one's luggage, but the crockery is much more practical... A workshop that is worth the detour.

Original pottery, ceramics and luminaires combining Moroccan and Western inspiration.

In addition to its beautiful view of the Chouara tanneries, El-Haj Ali Baba is also one of the oldest and largest leather stores in the medina. You'll find it hard to resist jackets, travel bags, footstools and babouches in camel, goat, sheep or beef leather. You'll find a wide selection of well-crafted items organized on several floors according to type. Don't forget to bring a sprig of mint to place under your nose to avoid gagging from the smell during your visit. Warm welcome and open to negotiation.

Many objects tadelakt. Abdallah is very friendly; it goes honest prices (although they are a little higher than in Ben Omar).

In this trendy concept-store, Christelle Pailly reveals her vision of fashion and chic through a selection of articles by some sixty Moroccan designers. Ready-to-wear, accessories, unique pieces, cosmetics and leather goods; the choice is eclectic, refined and of high quality. Through Christelle's encounters and favourites, the boutique evolves, presenting each time equally surprising and singular collections. For the greatest pleasure of the ladies, but also of the men who will find beautiful ethnic pieces.

In 2015, the Beldi hotel group started the glass business of the same name with former employees and their expertise. Flat glass and bottle glass are remelted in a furnace maintained at 1,600°C and the resulting material is mouth-blown before being cut with oxygen and gas flame. The pieces require another three hours of firing to come down in temperature and take on their final appearance. A point of sale is located in Sidi Ghanem where you can buy this handmade tableware that is successful beyond the borders.

Located 20 minutes by taxi from the center, in the industrial zone of Sidi Ghanem, this shop specializes in bath and household linen. You will also find a multitude of accessories of all kinds, for the house and for baby. The brand has made an excellent reputation in Marrakech, especially with the pure Egyptian cotton linens or with percale or satin cotton. Note the djellaba bathrobes and washable slippers that make original gifts. Products of excellent quality, and on average 30% cheaper than in Europe.

You will come here to look for some souvenirs from Marrakech or to find a well-chosen gift, this boutique offers spices, jewelry, pottery and antique crockery.