Top 5 Places to Buy Rugs in Marrakech
Who doesn’t consider taking home a rug after a trip to Marrakech? But the problem is: who to buy it from? Here’s our rundown of the carpet dealers from which we source pieces again. And again.
BAZAR LES PALMIERS
If colour is your thing then enter the kaleidoscopic world of Hamid Habibi. He’s one of the most experienced carpet dealers in Marrakech and his shop just a couple of minutes walk from Ben Youssef Medersa is packed with everything from vintage sugar pink Azilals to old kilims in primary block colour. His stockroom is packed with possibilities and he’ll patiently help you find the right thing. 2/4 Souk Charia
SOUFNY ART GALLERY
Prepare to be stunned by the carpets come abstract art pieces on Ibrahim Noubl’s walls. In addition to his stunning vintage collection (with a particular interest in old rugs from Rabat), he also specialises in making new carpets to order. Plus, you can shop antiques, clothing and art. The best bit? Soufny Art Gallery is under two minutes walk from El Fenn. 18 Rue Sidi el Yamani
STUDIO LID
Yazid and Rachid Lamdaghri’s family has been selling rugs for generations and their rugs adorn the chicest homes from Los Angeles to Paris. In addition to vintage stock at their Sidi Ghanem showroom, you can create your own bespoke piece or buy ‘off the peg’ new carpets that channel the vintage feel thanks to wool recycled from old rugs. Let your imagination run wild in a rainbow of colours, dimensions and designs. 256 Rue Sidi Ghanem
HUNTER FROM ATLAS
If the softened colours of Morocco’s vintage carpets are your thing then head to see Adil Chhybi. Washed out pink and purple Boujads, monochrome Beni Ouarains and gorgeous old Beni Mguilds are among the pieces he sources from the mountains. He also sells new rugs and will go above and beyond to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Derb Nkhel
SOUFIANE ZARIB
He’s one of the carpet kings of Marrakech and his client list spans the globe. Having started selling rugs from a small shop in the medina, Zarib has expanded to two huge showrooms – one a couple of minutes from El Fenn and a new one in Sidi Ghanem. The collection is huge. 16 Rue Sidi Ali Ben Hamdouch, Dar El Bacha, Medina. 129 Quartier Industriel, Sidi GHANEM
