(p.s. we got you a #superdeal! Read all about it at the end )
When designer and businesswoman, Helen Howat introduced the vivid colours of Australian brand Kas Australia to Dubai, I wonder if she was already dreaming of making the circle round...
article by Marlène Pauly more articles by Marlène HEREThis was the first thing that came to mind when I visited her beautiful hotel, Salut Maroc, that she designed and restored from scratch in the medina of Essaouira,
Kas Australia offers colourful quality luxury bedding, inspired by ethnic patterns and dreams of for away destinations.
'Bedding in Moroccan patterns! How cool is this!'
Australian bedding with patterns that found their way back to Morocco! The circle w a s round!
Would she have been playing with the idea of one day, having this perfect hotel, and 'concept-store' -like, hipster proof hotspot, somewhere in Morocco?
I did not had the chance yet to ask her, but I'm thrilled she discovered this 17th-century old merchant house and turned it into a hotel with the help of Othman Chic.
She could'nt have wished for a better way to display the beautiful bedding, her creative approach and a selection of locally designed ethnic goods.
For sure we will also find some items from her other company, Camel Company. Although most items are linked to Dubai, there is a same vibrancy and fun factor all through the designs and I firmly believe that Essaouira is ready to not only focus on localy produced goods.
I think there is room here in and around the Médina, not only for surfers and backpackers, but also for trendy hipsters and city hoppers who want to have a fun shopping experience.
After all, my vision on Essaouira in my e-book 2015 was as follows...
...It's a most wonderful, authentic place in Morocco, and a little piece of heaven, where billionaires and surfers mingle behind a glass of Moroccan tea or a nos-nos, the wind in their hair, strolling around on what seems to be the local uniform, 'slippers'...
(you can still download my e-book here, but working on an update!)
This is exactly the vibe I catch when coming to the rooftop of Salut Maroc!
A place that vibrates style and class but has a down to earth approach of the young staff.
'Just come as you are' seems to be the keyword.
A place that vibrates style and class but has a down to earth approach of the young staff.
'Just come as you are' seems to be the keyword.
And now...it's time to let you soak up the colours of the world!
The hotel features also a restaurant on the rooftop, not only for guest. Go and enjoy one of the best sea views in town!
The hotel features also a restaurant on the rooftop, not only for guest. Go and enjoy one of the best sea views in town!
Now, if you think this is it with new hotspots this summer? You're wrong! This seaside town is filled with whispers and we might just catch one!
Stay tuned and have a lovely summer, folks. We maybe meet somewhere in an alley xxx!
Update: We did meet lovely and inspiring Helen the other day. Among a lovely shat, a fascinating insight in the stunning details ( o.m.g., these rooms have surprises and stories in every dot of colour that is used!)
WE GOT OUR READERS A SUPER DEAL!
book through us and she offers you a 10% reduction an a room!
Stay tuned and have a lovely summer, folks. We maybe meet somewhere in an alley xxx!
Update: We did meet lovely and inspiring Helen the other day. Among a lovely shat, a fascinating insight in the stunning details ( o.m.g., these rooms have surprises and stories in every dot of colour that is used!)
WE GOT OUR READERS A SUPER DEAL!
book through us and she offers you a 10% reduction an a room!
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