The El Fenn Christmas Gift Guide

Marrakech is a great place to find unusual Christmas gifts. And the El Fenn store is packed with one-off festive finds that would be perfect under a tree. (If you can’t get to Morocco, we’ve got you covered: we also ship.)

 

FOR HOME OBSESSIVES

Whether you’re buying for someone who’s into stripped back minimalism, or a fan of full-on maximalism, Aterio Home pieces are perfect for providing a splash of stylish graphic colour. Resin home accessories and occasional furniture are made in saturated colours and inlaid with brass or mother of pearl. Graphic shapes keep them simple and stylish. 

 

FOR ONE-OF-A KIND COLLECTORS

The duo behind We Are Roxas make all their ceramics by hand – and let their imaginations run wild. Vivid and colourful, their pieces feature words, slogans and drawings and the range includes vases, candlesticks, chairs, giant totems, plates and cups. Whoever you’re buying for is sure not to have anything else like it in their home. 

 

FOR GLAMOUR QUEENS

Meriem Nour’s dresses, tops and coats are so impeccably cut that they’ll amp up the glamour factor for any fashion insider. Her intricately pleated shirts meet waistcoats are a particular favourite. These are the kind of pieces you can wear to anything from a chic beach club to a stylish dinner. 

 

FOR EL FENN FANS

El Fenn turned 20 this year and we celebrated by creating a range of pieces with some of our favourite artisanal makers. All feature a nod to our signature red and white colourway and you can choose from t-shirts created by Hassan Hajjaj, one of Morocco’s best-known contemporary artists, or a striped candle that smells as good as it looks. There are plates and tote bags too. 

 

FOR BEAUTY LOVERS

If the sun worshipper in your life is jetting off to a beach post-Christmas, Morocco Sun’s products are the perfect gift. The range combines natural ingredients like argan and prickly pear oils with the best in sun protection. It includes a light, non greasy SPF which comes in 200ml or a very packable 100ml, as well as an SPF hair oil and lip balm.  The multi-purpose dry oil has stolen our hearts.

 

FOR QUIET LUXURY AFICIONADOS

Rana Rezapour uses the finest cashmere, linen and cotton to create her collection which is monochrome and low key luxurious. In a palette of black, grey, cream and taupe, her coats, jackets and separates are perfect for the ultimate capsule wardrobe. With a structural, Japanese quality, they’re the perfect gift for someone who wants to go under the fashion radar in style.  

 

FOR PERFUME ADDICTS

In a world of corporate fragrance, Max Guadagno’s are complex, unusual and true one-offs. Our favourite Maroc’n’Roll is woody, spicy and unique. Max makes gorgeous home fragrances too. If the perfume lover in your life is truly obsessive, he can also create a personalised fragrance for them at his showroom in Sidi Ghanem.

 

FOR BOHO FIENDS

Got a best friend who wants to stand out from the style crowd? Res Ipsa is for them. The brand was started by two of the world’s most stylish lawyers who wanted to create off duty clothes that provided a stylish counterpoint to staid weekday workwear. Think kilims repurposed into clogs, customised vintage Levi’s and patchwork workshirts. They’ve got a women’s and men’s line.

 

The El Fenn Boutique is open daily from 10am to 10pm.