BRIDES MAGAZINE: How to throw a modern Moroccan-inspired wedding {August 2014}

Marrakech, Morocco (one of our favorite surprisingly romantic cities), is home to famed markets, intoxicating spices, and boldly colorful tapestries. For the offbeat, bohemian bride, this exciting locale offers tons of unexpected inspiration for a gorgeous and exotic wedding day. Even if you’re not planning to travel for your nuptials, you can capture the flavor […]

AZILAL RUGS ~ AN INTERESTING ALTERNATIVE TO A BENI OURAIN CARPET

Not until the1990′s, did the wider world learn of Azilal rugs, textiles woven by Imazighen women of the Azilal province in the Moroccan region of Tadla-Azilal in the Atlas Mountains. These artistic abstract rugs were created for personal domestic use and not for sale in the local Berber rug markets. This avant-garde style of weaving […]

FASHION SQUAD: Moroccan wedding blanket

HANDIRA. I’ve always had a soft spot for Moroccan design and after finally acquiring a white leather pouf for my living room, I’ve moved on to the next item on my wishlist – a Moroccan wedding blanket. These beautiful handcrafted pieces look great as bed throws, rugs, draped over a couch or hung on a […]

RETURN TO HOME: Trend Alert ~ Beni Ourain Moroccan rugs

A certain kind of rug caught my eye a few months ago, and I immediately went ga-ga over it. Now, I see the rug *everywhere*. Isn’t that funny how that happens? It’s called a Beni Ourain: The Beni Ourain is a handwoven rug made by Beni Ourain tribes in Morocco. You’ll know the style because […]

MARIE CLAIRE: The exclusive Morocco experience

Where can you get unique off-the-runway goods from Morocco curated by top tastemakers like actress Dianna Agron and rapper Theophilus London? L-atitude, an exotic shopping E-commerce platform, teamed up with Imports from Marrakesh, to launch a trip to Morocco and explore the famed Marrakesh souk for anything from handcrafted caftans to vintage rings – better […]

L-ATITUDE: Behind the label | Imports from Marrakesh

Craving a more authentic Moroccan experience?  Founder Mohamed Elmaarouf is now offering private shopping tours around the celebrated bazaars and markets of Marrakesh. Whether you’re browsing the brand’s offerings on L-ATITUDE or tagging along on one of Elmaarouf’s shopping excursions, these  artisanal goods are sure to dazzle and delight you. How long has Imports from […]