Marrakesh
Treasure hunters rejoice: this is a one-stop shop for all things artisanal. Moroccan lanterns drip from the ceilings of this grand emporium that features…
Must-see shopping in Morocco
Tangier
You can get lost for hours in this exotic antique shop, but the real gem is Majid himself. Straight out of central casting (including his red fez), Majid…
Tangier
Just outside the kasbah, this is an eclectic mishmash of a shop, stocking art pieces, homewares, cosmetics and some exquisite designer clothes. It also…
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Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
Modern Moroccan design fanatics head 4km out of the central city to the industrial district of Sidi Ghanem to scour local designer factory outlets and…
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Marrakesh
Naturom's neatly packaged and keenly priced argan, verbena and orange-blossom beauty products are all 100% certified organic, using pure essences and…
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Essaouira
If you don't know your Beni Ourain from your boucharouite (rag rug made from recycled cloth), this is the place to come. The extremely knowledgeable…
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Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
More than 60 designers, mostly from Morocco, are represented in this two-floor emporium, and co-owner Yehia Abdelnour dedicates much of his time to…
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Essaouira
Vintage lovers could happily while away a few hours here. Friendly owner Abdellatif has amassed a treasure trove of fabulous finds – perhaps a Vernor…
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Safi
Safi's famed ceramics are showcased in this huge shop and gallery near Bab Chaaba. English-speaking owner Mehdi Serghini is in the seventh generation of a…
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Essaouira
Essaouira’s first concept store – curated by Parisian Christelle Pailly – stocks a superstylish mix of Moroccan and Moroccan-based designers for women,…
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La Poterie Chez La Famille Kabor
Skoura
Down the hill, 1km from Chez Talout, three generations of the same family handcraft earthen bread ovens and elegant urns, along with easier-to-transport…
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Agadir
A massive, rambling jumble of over 6,000 stalls with all the atmosphere you'd want from the largest souq in the region. On offer are spices, pottery,…
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Taroudant
The main souq, also known as the grand souq, has wonderful antique leather goods, textiles and jewellery shops hidden in the quiet streets. It's slightly…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
Find Laetitia Trouillet's stylish handcrafted bags at her smart boutique in Gueliz. She works with Moroccan artisans to produce these elegant accessories…
Marrakesh
Kaftan Queen is light and airy with a changing room fit for royalty, with Syrian mirrors and elegant chandeliers. Everything is reasonably priced, from…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
In a spacious 1936 villa, the Some Slow Concept Store blends the artisanal heritage of Marrakesh with modern-day tastes and trends. Six cosy rooms spread…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
Locals from Casablanca and Rabat make the trek to Marrakesh to shop at Atelier 44's collection of fine contemporary Moroccan designers who are keen to…
Tangier
A famous landmark with wonderful architecture, this Tangier bookshop has a decent English section and carries classics from the city's literary past…
Tangier
This cute bilingual bookstore and photography gallery is a modern reminder of the city's remarkable literary history. Books are curated by the staff, who…
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Marrakesh
Want to take home the zen aroma of Marrakesh's riads and spas? Jad has captured evocative local scents such as orange blossom, fig, black and green tea,…
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Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
The enviable apartment-style showroom creates the perfect ambience for shopping for homewares and textiles. Sissi is known for its bolsters featuring…
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La Botica de la Abuela Aladdin
Chefchaouen
Welcome to Chefchaouen's store of witchcraft and wizardry, where natural soaps and spices dangle from the ceiling like potions and elixirs at Hogwarts…
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Essaouira
Topped by a roof-terrace café, this tall medina riad is filled with covetable Moroccan design: bags, blankets, carpets, ceramics and more.
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Essaouira
Danish art collector Frederic Damgaard first visited Essaouira in the 1960s and stayed. He was one of the first people to bring the artistic work of Swiri…
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Chefchaouen
The tiny boutique below Dar Terrae stands out from the rest of Chefchaouen's bazaar-style shops, offering unique bags, charming bracelets, cute notebooks…
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Todra Gorge
This cooperative in the Auberge Royal Palmas sells a range of handmade carpets, from simple kilims to more elaborate pieces that took many months to…
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Chefchaouen
This place houses some of Chefchaouen's best artisans, selected by their peers. Poke your head into each room around the central courtyard to watch the…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
This luxury cosmetics shop is a favourite with well-heeled Moroccans for its top-quality beauty products. It's the go-to spot for pure argan that's not…
Marrakesh
Belgian designer Valerie Barkowski is passionate about handcrafted work and artisanal traditions, and this monochrome-toned store perfectly complements…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
Browse through Sarah Maj’s quirky collection of coats, shirts, bags and dresses alongside a symphony of quality Moroccan and Italian items at this small…
DARNA, The Women’s Association of Tangier
Tangier
The yellow building opposite the Grand Socco lookout point is a small complex housing a boutique with crafts, clothing and an inexpensive restaurant in a…
Ouarzazate
Glimpse women artisans at work (Monday to Friday) on hanbels (woven carpets) and embroidered straw mats, and take one home at posted fixed prices based of…
Tangier
This shop opposite El Minzah Hotel is bursting to the seams with antiques, glassware, brassware, ceramics, lamps, jewellery, clothing and more. It’s…
Tangier
Drool over stacks and stacks of Berber carpets from the Middle and High Atlas. Not seeing what you want? There are more floors and rooms to discover. Don…
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Women's Cooperative of Aït Bououli
High Atlas Mountains
This is a 40-member cooperative that takes every aspect of carpet-making into its own hands: tending and shearing sheep; carding and spinning fluffy…
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Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
Kaftan Queen is the go-to boutique for fresh and affordable bohemian chic fashions. The collections, including flowing caftans with delicate beadwork,…
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Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
To get a jump-start on the souqs, come to this government-sponsored showcase across from Cyber Parc to see the range of crafts and prices Marrakesh has to…
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Marrakesh
Soufiane Zarib has gained a reputation for his quality textiles: he buys his own wool and employs his own weavers to produce carpets that are distinctly…
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Agadir
This covered, breezy market will appeal to fans of Brutalist architecture; it's all concrete and corrugated metal. Inside, it's a mix of leather tailors…
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Marrakesh
Moroccan embroidery is a signature of Les Marrisiennes' Parisian-designed, Marrakesh-made fashions, but there's nothing traditional about these pieces,…
