Sunday 25 November 2012

Go Wild for Decorative Detail

What best says "Morocco"? 
Hotel Caspien, Marrakesh
An intricate woven carpet, a pile of patterned floor cushions or a leather ottoman or two, wooden side tables, intricately carved in dark timber or lavishly painted, and a feature, like the stairs above, of tiles.  
Hotel Al Mamoun, Casablanca
I’d like a fountain, a steaming silver teapot (with mint tea of course) and a huge lantern set with colourful glass.  Add a tagine or two or a patterned bowl, slip on a pair of babouches (slippers) and you will instantly be transported back to the old Medina in Fes.
Meknes

Dar Ech-Chaouen, Chefchaouen
And finally, the ultimate in "can I bring one home with me?" hot-to-have items... a cute little donkey, like this little guy we met at Ait Benhhadou