Morocco will appeal to connoisseurs of ancient and beautiful architecture. There are beautiful palaces, religious buildings, as well as fortresses, and defensive structures. Particular attention should be paid to the ancient cities of Volubilis and Ait Ben-Haddou, which will take you back to the time of the ancient Romans.
Meryanne Loum-Martin on Finding Inspiration in Marrakech
The lauded interior designer discusses life in Marrakech following the release of her book dedicated to the city.
By Samantha Coles | January 28 2021
Meryanne Loum-Martin speaks to Elite Traveler
Meryanne Loum-Martin first visited Marrakech, Morocco in 1985 seeking a suitable place for her parents to build a vacation home. Fast-forward three decades and Loum-Martin is a successful hotelier and lauded interior designer, and she has recently released a book.
Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and Gardens is a chic coffee table tome that gives a peek behind the keyhole of the exceptional homes of the city’s luminaries and tastemakers. She describes the vibrant city as “a place where my love for style, design, architecture and bohemian cosmopolitan social life have been fulfilled.”