Meet Me In Marrakesh
Meet Me In Marrakesh
Words By Sarah Smith
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"Marrakesh taught me colour," so said Yves Saint Laurent, "Before Marrakesh, everything was black." Also known as the 'Red City' thanks to the almost Pantone-matched terracotta hue of its architecture, from the chiselled 12th-century, nine-meter high Medina walls to new builds mid-construction, Marrakesh’s claim on colour extends to the vibrancy of its tiles and textiles, the indelible blue of its skies and the silvery-white of the Atlas Mountains’ snowy peaks protruding beyond. A veritable melting pot of East and West, tradition and modernity, chaos and calm, the Moroccan city has lured fashion’s finest – Mr Saint Laurent, and more besides – for good reason, and its getaway credentials remain virtually unrivalled, so prep your holiday wardrobe and get planning...
Whether you’ve chosen to be based away from the hustle and bustle at the likes of the Fellah Hotel – less than 20km away from the city centre and oasis-like with spectacular mountain views – or at the Medina’s heart in a converted riad, the labyrinthine streets of the old city and its souks will beckon you in with the promise of an exhilarating purchase or two. Best tackled in the relative cool of the morning, keep respectively covered up in style by teaming lightweight separates – a cool cotton shirt and breezy trousers – or choosing a long sleeve midi dress, and adding just a pair of sunglasses and a mini bag (make Stella McCartney and Chloé your go-tos) to maximise how much you can carry on the return.
While the narrow, winding streets might seem indistinguishable, which souk you’re in will determine what you find – look for Souk el Attarine for heady scents, lamps and lanterns, and Souk Cherratin for leather, for example – and know that all roads eventually lead back to the main square: Jemaa el-Fnaa. For those who prefer everything under one roof, the Aladdin’s cave that is Mustapha Blaoui, lined with carpets, dripping with light fittings and decked with inlaid furniture and ceramics, is a must-visit.
Make your way to the Spice Square for a pit stop – choosing Café des Epices for a refreshing mint tea or a tasty tagine, or Nomad, just across the square, for a contemporary take on traditional Moroccan cuisine and a rooftop view.
"Marrakesh taught me colour. Before Marrakesh, everything was black."
YVES SAINT LAURENT
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