Marrakech is a hot tourist destination for many reasons – the proximity to mountains and the Sahara desert, the rich and ancient cultural history, the architecture, and the sumptuous cuisine.
This bustling city is also fabulous for shopping! With everything from traditional markets to galleries to upscale boutiques to malls with all the latest in modern fashion, Marrakech is a perfect place to find clothes, furnishings, art, and gifts. Here are our top picks from around the city.
L’Art du Bain
This tiny shop, whose name translates to “The Art of the Bath,” sells organic homemade soaps perfumed with rose, sandalwood, orange blossom, and other lovely scents. You’ll also find savon noir, the famous black soap used in hammams, and fun bath and beauty accessories.
Perfect for gifts, or for reminiscing and pampering yourself when you return home from your trip. Located at 13 Souk el Labadine.
Gift Shop at Jardin Majorelle
For chic presents and souvenirs, stop into the gift shop in the Jardin Majorelle, the 12-acre botanical garden that was purchased by French designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1980. Enjoy a stroll through the lush, colorful gardens, then peruse the shop, located in his former home.
It is filled with fun items like handmade silver jewelry, embroidered pillows, leather bags, and woven blankets. Located on Rue Yves Saint Laurent.
33 Rue Majorelle
Thirty-three Rue Majorelle is a design concept store that features some of Morocco’s best interior and fashion designers. The constantly rotating collection of items, including clothing, shoes, jewelry, ceramics, books, and more, are thoughtfully chosen and stylishly displayed.
Located at 33 Rue Yves Saint Laurent.
Max&Jan
For some of the coolest street wear, kaftans, and sarwal pants, drop into Max&Jan. What better way to remember your trip to Morocco than with something unique to wear? Their collection is perfect if you love bold colors, modern boho-chic style, and Moroccan-inspired designs.
Max&Jan also offers accessories like hats, scarves, and handbags, as well as fun souvenirs. Located on Route Sidi Abdelaziz.
El Fenn
Boutique el fenn @kasia Gastkoska
This home goods boutique is located inside the upscale El Fenn hotel in the heart of the medina. Created by designers Willem Smith and Paul Rowland, it offers home accessories and furnishings based on traditional Moroccan motifs.
The rich textiles, leatherwork, photography books, linens, and stunning pottery make great gifts and souvenirs, and there is something lovely for every style. Located at 2 Derb Moullay Abdullah Ben Hezzian.
Mustapha Blaoui
This huge shop offers roomfuls of treasures – antiques, ceramics, glassware, rugs, woodwork (including doors and furniture), rugs, pillows, lamps, and more.
Blaoui is popular with local hotels and restaurants as a source for their décor, and his generous shipping policy makes it easier to bring home items you love. Check it out online at mustaphablaoui.com, and visit the store at 144 Arset Aouzal – Bab Doukkala, in the Medina.
Soufiane
Soufiane (Zarib brothers) [email protected] 00212615285690- 00212661853487 Address = 16 rue sidi ali ben hamdouch dar el bacha
If you are in the market for Moroccan rugs, Marrakech is a great place to be. And in Marrakech, there’s nowhere better than the Zarib brothers. The family has been in the rug business for three generations, and their shop, located in a huge, ancient riad, holds over 6,000 unique pieces.
Take a look at Soufiane’s instagram feed to see the beauty, craftsmanship, and variety of their products. Located at 13 Souk de Tapis, Rahba Kehdima, in the Medina.
Atika
If you want to walk the streets of Marrakesh in style and comfort, stroll into Atika, purveyor of highest-quality leather loafers in an incredible array of colors. Marrakech is famous for its leatherwork, and Atika in particular sells expertly made items with buttery-soft finishes.
Atika is located in the Ville Nouvelle (downtown, not in the medina) at 34 Rue de la Liberté. It is open Monday through Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm and 3:30-8pm.
Souk Cherifia
This bustling market houses several small shops offering home goods, artwork, clothing, souvenirs, and gifts. This is a great place to go if you like the items in the sprawling souks around Jema el Fnaa, but want to find better quality and some unique items from local and international designers.
Lalla sells beautifully decorated bags, Maison Bahira has a lovely collection of embroidered linens, and Ghita Shop offers colorful scarves, hats, and handbags. Located just off Rue Mouassine in the Medina at 15 Souk Cherifia | Dar el Bacha – Sidi Abdelaziz.
ARTC Fashion
The best part about ARTC Fashion is perhaps Artsi Ifrach himself, the intense, opinionated, and creative designer behind the brand. Of Moroccan and Israeli heritage, Ifrach sells unique, bold, and often unusual clothing.
Visit his website to see some of his designs, and visit the shop in person at 96 Rue Mohammed el Beqal, Residence Kelly. It’s open 10am-7pm Monday to Saturday.
Marrakshi LIFE
This label is the creation of Randall Bachner, who hails from New York and worked for many years as a fashion photographer. Combining modern style with traditional textiles, all the pieces are hand woven in the Marrakech atelier. Check out their collections online, and visit the boutique in Souk Cherifia (Souk Cherifia | Dar el Bacha – Sidi Abdelaziz).
Riad Yima
When you need to take a tea break but don’t want to stop your shopping adventure, sit down at Riad Yima, a cute boutique/café combination. Housed in an old riad that has been painstakingly restored to a state of absolute loveliness, it’s a perfect place to enjoy sweet mint tea and delicate Moroccan sweets as you admire your purchases.
Then, peruse the quirky artwork and crafts made by Hassan Hajjaj, including photography, recycled furniture, and witty design objects. Riad Yima also offers Moroccan cooking workshops by request. See more at their website and visit the café, located at 52 Derb Aajane Rahba Lakdima, in the Medina.