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( 0524 31 41 95;
www.33ruemajorelle.com
; 33 Rue Yves Saint Laurent; 9.30am-7pm)
The quiet
calm of this elegant concept shop is the antithesis of the souq's visual overload, but don't
be fooled: 33 Rue Majorelle represents over 60 designers, mostly from Morocco, and co-
owner Yehia Abdelnour dedicates much of his time to sourcing local
mâalems
who make
the majority of what's on view. The final edit, though ample in variety, is artfully dis-
played in a trio of rooms over three floors. Recent finds include super-cool clutches made
in vintage upholstery from the Harakat sisters; silk harem pants from couturier Maroc
n'Roll and plaited, pop-art charm bracelets from Zinab Chahine.
Atika
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SHOES
( 0524 43 95 76; 34 Rue de la Liberté; 8.30am-12.30pm & 3.30-8pm Mon-Sat)
With more col-
ours than a candy store, Atika loafers are a Marrakesh must-have. Some customers have
been known to buy their favourite shoe in 10 different colours but at Dh650 to Dh700 a
pair, a quarter of the price of designer TOD's lookalikes, who can blame them?
WINE
L'Atelier du Vin
( 0524 45 71 12;
www.atelierduvin.ma
; 87 Rue Mohamed el-Beqal; 9.30am-1pm & 3.30-8pm Tue-
Thu & Sat, 2.30-8pm Mon, 9.30am-12.30pm & 3.30-8pm Fri)
Volubilis and Meknès are key grow-
ing regions for Moroccan reds, but due to heat stability issues in transit, coastal gris, rosé
and crisp whites from nearby Essaouira are safer bets. For Moroccan wines at realistic
prices, head to this dedicated wine shop; check the store's Facebook page for wine-tasting
events.
Ensemble Artisanal
(Ave Mohammed V; 9.30am-12.30pm & 3-7pm Mon-Sat)
To get a jump-start on the souqs,
come to this government-sponsored showcase, across from Cyber Park, to glimpse master
artisans at work and see the range of crafts and prices Marrakesh has to offer. The set
prices are higher than in the souqs, but it's hassle-free shopping and the producer gets paid
directly.
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