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Sidi Ghanem: Marrakech's Industrial District
What you'll do
For creative inspiration, the best neighborhood to head to in Marrakech is its industrial district Sidi Ghanem. Here you can find the showrooms for some of Morocco's most talented artists and craftspeople, as well as plenty of fashion boutiques and design shops. As the area is rather spread out, the best way to wander is to hire a driver for the afternoon and provide a list of stops you want to make ahead of the trip. Many tourists skip this area of Marrakech, but it's a part of the city that's an absolute must for design lovers.
Day 1
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Marrakshi Life
Sustainable gender-neutral fashion
Marrakshi Life specializes in gender-neutral, slow fashion pieces that are made to order. It's worth visiting the showroom to see the gorgeous pieces, as well as get a glimpse of the production process. Seeing the weavers on the looms will give you a greater appreciation for their meticulous work and make you understand the importance of sustainable practices in the clothing industry. If you can't make it to the studio: Marrakshi Life offer free global shipping on all orders so you can flaunt their unique pieces no matter where in the world you are.
Sightseeing
Jajjah
Funky cafe, boutique, and photo gallery
This cafe from Hassan Hajjaj, acclaimed photographer and master of pop art, is as fun and eclectic as his work. You can enjoy Moroccan street food in a vibrant setting, as well as check out a gallery featuring photography from emerging Moroccan talents. There's also a shop that sells Hajjaj's conversation-starting creations, including his Andy Wahloo street wear.
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Magasin Général
Eclectic antique store
If you're looking for home decor that sparks conversation and wanderlust, look no further than the treasure trove that is Magasin Général. This shop in Marrakech's industrial quarter is crammed with antiques sourced in Europe and restored in Morocco. Even if you can't commit to an immediate purchase, it's well worth a stop for some wistful window shopping.
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Kessy Beldi
Beautiful homemade glassware
If you're looking for gorgeous pieces to add to your home, all of the glassware at Kessy Beldi is mouth blown from recycled cola and beer bottles. Each item is unique and shows indicators of the handmade process in charming bubbling and slightly irregular shapes.
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Chabi Chic
Moroccan decor with a modern twist
Chabi Chic creates Moroccan home decor, tableware, and interior scents with a contemporary twist. For those who prefer splashes of color over neutral tones, this shop is for you.
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LRNCE Studio
Colorful ceramic and textile studio
The studio of Marrakech-based Belgian artist Laurence Leenaert is the stuff that creative dreams are made of. This sunlight-soaked space is full of her handcrafted ceramics, paintings, rugs, kimonos, bags, and sandals. It's impossible to visit and not leave feeling inspired by her work and the city that inspires it.
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Les Sens de Marrakech
Natural beauty products from Morocco
Les Sens de Marrakech is full of skin products and perfumes, many of which are used across the city's best boutique hotels. You can get 100 percent natural argan oil and desert sand scrub, as well as gorgeous fragrances that make use of Morocco's signature scenes such as orange blossom and leather. It's the perfect place to shop for souvenirs (or for yourself).
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Maison Sarayan
Home decor boutique and cafe
This beautiful boutique is a dream for interior design lovers and has a showroom full of unique furniture and decor. It also has a sunligt courtyard cafe that serves light dishes like avocado toast and artichoke carpaccio.
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Studio LID
Oldest Berber carpet factory in Morocco
Owned by the Lamdaghri family, Studio Lid is the oldest Berber carpet factory in Morocco and works with more than 200 weavers from Berber tribes in the Atlas Mountains and countryside to create its stunning tapestries. Their wide selection of rugs ranges from contemporary to vintage, and each one is made using only natural dyes and traditional weaving techniques.
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MCC Gallery
Contemporary art exhibit
Based in the Industrial District, MCC — Marrakech Contemporary Collection — showcases contemporary art from talents across the African continent and its diaspora. Admission is free.