Vibrant textiles and handloomed rugs hang from every balcony, pungent spices in woven baskets line the ancient streets of the Medina, and terra-cotta architecture neighbors centuries-old mosques adorned in colorful zellige tile: Marrakech is a total sensory experience. Long adored by design and fashion legends such as Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, Andy Warhol, and Jacques Grange, who made the city an epicenter for high-style bohemian hippies in the 1970s, the city’s global cultural impact is undeniable. This list is for the worldly maximalist in your life, someone who’s a little bit hippie and decidedly stylish—just like this city I cannot wait to go back to!
Tala Big Tajine Pan by Daniele Buschi
A modern take on an ancient Moroccan culinary tradition.
$450, artemest.com
Sleep On It Mules by Herbert Levine
The fanciest Babouche slipper you’ll ever see.
$1,025, mytheresa.com
Yves Saint Laurent: A Moroccan Passion by Pierre Bergé
Yves Saint Laurent’s longtime partner Pierre Bergé’s personal memoir about their life in and around Marrakech is on my personal wish list this year.
$35, booksamillion.com
Aker Fassi Lip and Cheek Flush by Kindred Black
Used by Berber women for centuries, this lip and cheek pigment is made from dried poppy petals and pomegranate rind, and is a great gift for a girl-on-the-go.
$95, kindredblack.com
Charm Earrings by Yves Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent was endlessly inspired by the energy, vibrant colors, and materiality of craftsmanship in Marrakech. Case in point are these clip-on earrings, which look like something from the souks.
$930, ysl.com
Green Tamegroute Vase by Tighemi
Miami-based shop Tighemi sources handmade pieces directly from Moroccan craftspeople and creatives. This vase is an instant classic. I love the straw base.
$550, tighemi.com
IT TAKES A VILLAGE Storage Baskets by Habibi Burton
Designers Gene Meyer and Frank de Biasi designed these adorable storage baskets that are shaped like country cottages and completely handmade by local artisans for their Tangier-based shop, Habibi Burton.
Request a quote at habibiburton.com
Bellocq Majorelle Mint Tea
A ceremonial mint tea service is synonymous with Moroccan hospitality. Pairs well with an ornate silver teapot and crystal tea cups.
$36, gjelinahotel.com
Handloomed Cactus-Silk Chenille Throw
A multiuse textile is the ultimate gift that keeps on giving.
$75, etsy.com
Personalized Plate by LRNCE
Personalized gifts are always well-received. These plates from Marrakech-based studio LRNCE are completely custom-made by local artisans.
$100, lrnce.com
Embellished Envelope Bag by Dries van Noten
This maximalist bag looks straight out of the streets of Marrakech with its layered textures, rich colors, and exuberant tassels.
$1,355, driesvannoten.com
Handmade Fez Hat by Cordera
This woven pillbox hat is an ultra-chic take on the traditional Moroccan fez hat.
$259, shop-vestige.com
Louis Vuitton Morocco Travel Book by Marcel Dzama
For a more artful traveler, this book of illustrations of Morocco by renowned artist Marcel Dzama is a collectible.
$68, louisvuitton.com
Green Pom-Pom Tablecloth by Creel and Gow
This cotton tablecloth handmade by Moroccan artisans is a perfect gift for any host or hostess. And it’s machine washable!
$200, creelandgow.com
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