Monday, 30 April 2012

Mohamed, our lampshade maker for Riad Chi-Chi, Marrakech



He agreed to show us some of his skills - you will see lots of workshops like his as you wander the suqs of Marrakech. Later in the video, you will see another gifted craftsman fashion a beautiful copper lamp.



Herboriste du Paradis – The herbalist from Paradise

Herboriste du Paradis – The herbalist from Paradise

Meet Saïd "Maroc Telecom", so-called he tells us because he spends so much time on the phone, showing off his wares in his store near the Musée de Marrakech, close to Riad Chi-Chi. He has treatments for lots of ailments and sells also an array of herbs and spices. So if you’re looking for a herbal remedy this is the place to visit when in Marrakesh.












Sunday, 29 April 2012

How to transform a plain dress into something stunning


Embroiderer near Riad Chi-Chi, Musée de Marrakech

On the edge of the souks, and relatively close to Riad Chi-Chi, we visited Mustafa. Using an old Singer machine, you'll see how he transforms a simple garment into something rich and stylish. Located in the old city, medina, of Marrakech.



 One of our video vignettes on life in the old city of Marrakesh around our riads, Riad Ariha and Riad Chi-Chi, Marrakech
 http://www.riadariha.com/the-riad-videos/video-vignettes-around-riad-chi-chi.htm

The Perfume Maker, Sidi ben Slimane, Marrakesh


More mini-videos from our series of video vignettes on life in the Marrakech medina: Featuring the perfume maker in Sidi ben Slimane, Marrakech. Inexpensive great perfumes from a master perfume maker, as well as totally organic beauty products.



In and around Riad Ariha, Marrakesh http://www.riadariha.com/the-riad-videos/video-vignettes-around-riad-ariha.htm Scroll down to see all the videos