The Fashion Lover’s Guide to Marrakesh — What to Do and What to Wear
What to Wear for a Day at the Hotel and Spa
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Tory Burch dress, toryburch.com, $1,498
Silke London hair wrap, net-a-porter.com, $60
Byredo perfume, nordstrom.com, $165
Pamela Munson bag, shopbop.com, $240
ATP Atelier sandals, atpatelier.com, $312
Sara Cristina swimsuit, cooperativashop.com, $250
There’s no shortage of epic accommodations in Marrakech, but the best of them is surely the Royal Mansour. Forget your standard hotel rooms and suites, the Royal Mansour offers private riads reachable by way of the decadent medina and private gardens of the palace — err, five-star hotel. There’s so much to discover on the property that an entire day should be dedicated to relishing in all the hotel has to offer. The scenery, the fine dining, the pools, and the lavish spa (try a hammam!) will be enough to fill your day. Instagram pictures are highly encouraged.
Touring the City and Shopping the Souks
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Sarah Chloe earrings, sarahchloe.com, $300
Artizia turtleneck, artizia.com, $88
Stella McCartney pants, net-a-porter.com, $995
Adriana Castro belt bag, adrianacastro.co, $425
Garland Collection ring, garlandcollection.com, $1,650
Common Projects sneakers, net-a-porter.com, $405
Marrakesh is dense with activities, and there are a few can’t-miss stops. Navigating and bargaining through the famous souks is imperative. For more fashion inspo, head to Yves Saint Laurent’s museum. Also unique to Marrakesh is a trip to Palmaraie to visit French visual artist Jean-Fran?ois Fourtou’s Dar El Sadaka property. Then, arrive at Serge Lutens' private home in style by taking a sidecar ride provided exclusively by the Royal Mansour.
What to Wear for a Day in the Desert
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Jennifer Behr headband, orchardmile.com, $398
Araks bra, araks.com, $125
Araks panty, araks.com, $55
Rhode Resort dress, rhoderesort.com, $305
Timeless Pearly earrings, matchesfashion.com, $234
Emily Levine Milan bag, emilylevinemilan.com, $180
Ancient Greek Sandals slides, net-a-porter.com, $245
For a break from the busy streets of Marrakesh, take an hour ride outside of the city to the Agafay Desert Luxury Camp. Rent a luxurious tent as your home base and spend the day riding camels, hiking, ATVing, and enjoying the peaceful serenity of your vast surroundings. In the evening, enjoy a lantern-lit dinner under the stars to cap off the day.
The colors of Marrakesh extend well beyond its aesthetics. It’s a city with deep-rooted history, with culture and tradition etched into its architecture and daily rituals. Getting lost in the decadent palaces and mosques and navigating through the busy souks comprised of exotic spices and...