As a family business, it only seemed right that my sister Mikaela should join us… Ha! She didn’t see it coming! A casual invite to join me on an interiors sourcing trip to Marrakech in December 2008 was the start of a new life for her. She had never been to Morocco. It took [...]
Mikaela is lured by Morocco
Posted by Jennie (UK based) on February 11th, 2009 · Leave a comment
Categories: Tale of L'Amandier
Tags: · atlas mountains, Marrakech, moroccan proprety
Discover the style of Zamzam Riad
Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on February 4th, 2009 · Leave a comment
There is a truly luxurious gem of a boutique hotel hidden away in the ancient heart of the Marrakech Medina. Tucked out of sight down the fascinating and sometimes disorienting alleyways, is the doorway to the Zamzam Riad. Cross the threshold and you will find elegant design and style in every nook and cranny of this [...]
Categories: Design and Interiors · Local Chatter
Tags: · Marrakech, Marrakech Architecture, Medina, Moroccan design
Back to basics in the bathhouse
Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on January 30th, 2009 · Leave a comment
Experiencing the cleansing ritual of a Hammam in Morocco is considered essential for any visitor; generally as a pampered hour or two in a hotel spa with sweet smelling oils. Of course for Moroccans, and across North Africa and the Middle Eastern world, it is ingrained in Islamic culture. Ever since Mohammed became a keen [...]
Categories: Our ramblings
Tags: · Marrakech, Moroccan Culture
