SEE:

Jardin Majorelle (YSL gardens), Berber Arts Museum & Musée Yves Saint Laurent. The art deco style home of designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé - reimagined for the couple by famed interior designer Bill Willis.
Book tickets online for the garden, Berber Arts Museum inside the home & the YSL museum further down the road.

Find tickets HERE.

EAT & DRINK:

Sahbi Sahbi - fully female run high end restaurant with interiors by one of my favourite design houses; Studio Ko

Comptoir Darna - I asked so many people of all walks of life that are familiar with Marrakech where would they recommend for essential Moroccan dining and everyone said Comptoir Darna. Try sit inside or upstairs for good vibes

Petanque Social Club - Super chic revitalised vintage petanque club tucked away in the French district

DaDa - Gathering space for art, food and music. So many incredibly designed spaces in this building to hang out. Food absolutely delicious as well.

Dar Yacout - A Marrakech institution and one of the oldest restaurants of it’s kind in the city.

Jajjah - Hassan Hajjaj’s conceptual restaurant, gallery and gift shop in the Industrial Zone. Recommend coming on Fridays for the cous cous lunch.

STAY:

El Fenn - Eclectic and luxe interiors. Even if you don’t stay here I recommend coming for a drink or dinner on their stunning rooftop or visiting the gift shop downstairs.

Riad Jardin Secret

Riad Malika - where we stayed, central, affordable, traditional style Riad with an enviable selection of mid century furniture and art scattered throughout the property. They also own Riad Chorfa, right in the heart of the Medina.

Riad Jaaneman

Jnane Tamsna

SHOP:

Maison ArtC - haute couture level pieces (and prices, but rightly so)

Marrakshi Life - Sustainable fashion brand featuring pieces hand woven in house at their atelier in the Industrial Zone. You can make an appointment to see their showroom and how their pieces are made. A few pieces are available to purchase but most are made to measure, exactly to your size.

Funky Cool Medina - Vintage and freshly made pieces using unique vintage fabrics. One of my favourite stores in Marrakech, I picked up the most insane coat made out of an old tapestry.

Azrar Marrakech - beautiful jewelery, little more expensive so ask for prices first (he usually quotes in USD, not Dirhams)

Riad Yima - Hassan Hajjaj shop, gallery and cafe.

Moul L7anout by Nassah - Pop Up shop for Hassan Hajjaj / Andy Wahloo, if you cant make it to Jajjah go here for Hassan’s amazing selection of objects and wearable pieces.

El Abidi Nasser Eddine - Great costume jewellery and beads.

Cisse Art Africain - Repurposed African fabrics made into clothing like robes, caftans, jackets and pants.

El Fenn Boutqiue - Located inside the famous El Fenn hotel.

HOMEWARES:

La Port D’Orient

Mustapha Blaoui - All manner of items, ceramics, glassware, rugs etc. Very accommodating about organising shipping back to your home country.

Soufiane Zarib - chic homewares, has a second larger location in the Industrial Zone

Tamegroute Ceramics - chaotic green ceramics

I could lose myself inside the souks of the Medina of Marrakech, many places don’t exist on google maps so I’d recommend doing what I did and just wandering around and enjoying getting lost amongst all the amazing stalls.