One of the many skilled woodturners in Marrakech

You'll see many of these wood turners as you wander around the old city of Marrakech - noticeable by their deft use of toes to turn wood into things useful, like barbecue skewers.  Here Abdelaziz is fashioning me a good luck charm-all without electricity.

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Mustafa, one of our local weavers close to Riad Ariha Marrakesh

The next in our series of mini-videos portraying life around Riad Ariha. This one is of another weaver, Mustafa, whose store is just next to the mosque ben Nasser at the parking of Sidi ben Slimane. Mustafa’s loom is 114 years old and not for sale. He considers it ‘baraka’ a blessing to allow him to earn his living. He has lovely items for sale, blankets, scarves, also embroidery and you can also have something custom-made.

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

We are often asked about the lampshades in Riad Chi-Chi – you don’t see them for sale in the souks.  So here is a small video about Mohamed, our lampmaker.  He can make what you want to-order.

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.

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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.

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The Baker – in Sidi ben Slimane, Marrakesh

The Baker – in Sidi ben Slimane, Marrakesh

We went to visit our local bakery in Sidi ben Slimane, just opposite the hammam. It's where locals take their dough to be baked - he will also bake pizzas, cakes, savoury dishes for a very modest fee - like 1.5 dirhams! http://www.riadariha.com/the-riad-videos/in-and-around-riad-ariha-video-vignettes.htm