BERBER HOUSE

Chez Brahim/ Pictures by Me

I did not look for a berber house, she came to me. As i travel a lot for searching for new textiles, inspirations, people, places, i found myslef sometimes in such beautiful pictures of Morocco that it is hard to come back to reality. So, this is how I found Brahim. I was searching for real honey, natural one, because in Morocco, everything which concerns Olive Oil, Argan, Honey, olives...it is always someone who know someone honest in the south or north of Morocco who can supply you with good stuff. So those important ingredients will never be bought in a store because you eat it but you also treat small pains with it. so it is very important to be organic.

I think that, no I am sure that, this day was the beautiful day in my life. I was so calm and inspired by all this kindness that I will never forget this place and this family.

WHEN TANGIER MEETS FEZ

NORD-PINUS HOTEL

Before landing in the mysterious corridors of this sublime riad, let me give you a piece of advice : stop over on their website, close your eyes and listen to this musical beauty. This is what I've done, waving my arms like a belly dancer (which I never would).

I love the paneled walls mosaic which mingle minimalism furniture, the fantastic view that would drive any writer in search of inspiration to write a new novel, lush vegetation regnant this kingdom and this always hovering mystery. ..

I swear to sleep one day.

TAROUDANT PARADISE

Via Home My Design

I've never been to Taroudant. Well, once with my parents, 20 years ago, I was 10 and we used to travel a lot and eat some delicious brochettes and then leave for Marrakech. Now that the red city if full of everything, people wants to see new places like l'Ourika or Taroudant. The little Marrakech with its blue and pink streets surrounded by a thick battlements and people are so nice that you ask yourself if they want something in return. Well, no. So as I am the kind of people who run away from crowd, I was looking for a nice place where I can stay with my man and found this amazing place, like a mirage in the desert.

I love the minimalist colorful design interior. It is in the raw like in my dreams and the vegetation is present like they adapt the house to them.  

THE RED SCENE

Marrakech wall (Picture by me)

I was on my way to my routine Marrakech hotel in the Palmeraie, and as usual i'm obssessed with palm trees pictures. But when i stopped the car, there was a quiet mood, a small wind making the leafs singing, this long red wall, the washing under the sun and this very old and wanted leather club in the middle. This is how i see morocco, this border line between traditionnal and modern, the colorful way of living. So i'm happy to be able to publish this with you guys and to keep it on my mind for my inspirations.

A QUIET HOME IN MARRAKECH

Before there was a highway to Marrakech before there were riads which turn into guest houses, the red city was quiet and relaxing. I remember Casablanca Road was about 4 hours long for travelers, then all the villages on the road preparing for our arrival: meals, carpet sellers, hats Berber, precious rocks ... Memories in brief. Anyway.
Back to the basics, the marrakchia architecture . Arcades, the zellij, red earth, a patio, a terrace in the shade and lots of carpet. I love the tile with purple shades and readings over the fireplace. This is the classical luxury way of living in Marrakech.

TAKE A NAP

Delano, Marrakech

Happy New Year to all my readers all over the world. I wanna do more for this blog which is my favourite because it shows all the beauty of Morocco and the contrasts with modernity. So thank you for following me!

BEDROOM LOVE

There are some great situations. I'm right now looking for inspirations of a modern moroccan bedroom. And guess what i've found the mix of copper and black, the old babouches and soft handira. This is what moroccan minimalism is all about.

Via Elramlahamra

OLD TILES AND CACTUS

When i spend too much time in Europe, going back to Morocco and having little pleasures like sitting under the sun, smelling green plants, and having a real moroccan breakfast are my favorite activites. I love the old tiles everywhere and the contrast with the cactus. 

BLANK

Clear interiors for clear minds. White + wood + red rug is the perfect recipe for a relaxing room. I don't think i can live in a all white home. I need some colors in my life. A boucherouite carpet for example...

Via HousetoHome, Tumblr