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Dress in Moroccan style. Moroccan style: a colorful exotic cocktail in clothes

Don't know what to wear in summer? Then the fashion novelties of the season "Summer 2018" will surprise you with unusual looks. The Moroccan style is in fashion, which will make every woman bright, unusual and irresistible this summer.

The photo shows a summer dress and summer women's trousers in the Moroccan style

It is worth noting that women in different parts of the world differ not only in their lifestyle and appearance, but also in their unusual images. This season, designers are drawing women's attention to the Moroccan style, which is suitable for both a beach holiday and spending time in the city.

Photo: model of a summer skirt and a beautiful dress in the style of an African town in Morocco

For the information of fashionistas, a small town in northern Africa, which is washed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Morocco is not yet the capital of fashion. But thanks to the unique and inimitable Moroccan style, it can easily compete with fashion houses in Paris, Milan and New York. It is this city with a thousand-year history and culture that inspired designers from all over the world to create unusual summer looks for women.

New Fashion: Moroccan Style Women's Sandals

Regardless of whether you are planning to relax on the beach this summer or spend the hot season in a stuffy office, Moroccan style, which is in fashion for the Summer 2018 season, will make your look light, unusual and unique.

When asked what Morocco is, one can safely answer: Morocco is a world of colors and impressions, a world of spicy herbs and fragrant oranges, a world of endless sands and dense forests. Morocco is quiet streets and noisy bazaars, sky-high wealth and extreme poverty, it is a fusion of wild Africa, the sophisticated East and intelligent Europe. Here, in every inhabitant, house and object, one can see its own unique, inimitable style - the style of Morocco. Holidays and magnificent ceremonies are filled with a special charm in this amazing country.

Moroccan motifs

For example, a Moroccan-style wedding has many subtleties that are sometimes understood only by the locals. But having seen it once, you will forever fall in love with the local color and, of course, with the local beauties. Although Moroccan girls are inherent in a certain mystery, shyness and detachment from the world, self-care and the ability to dress beautifully are not alien at all.

It is believed that the hallmark of all owners of olive skin, dark silky hair and a figure like a guitar are eyes. Large, almond-shaped, they stand out well on pretty faces, but, despite this, the inhabitants of Morocco prefer to highlight them with dark eyeliner. To make makeup in the style of Morocco, in addition to eyeliner, girls use a wide palette of shadows - from golden to lilac. Often you can see unusual combinations of colors and shades. Due attention is paid to eyelashes. Their Moroccans are painted jet black. Shaping the eyebrows is the final step in eye makeup. Unlike eyelashes, eyebrows are not too blackened, they are simply emphasized with shadows. Since the emphasis in Moroccan makeup is on the eyes, the lips do not really stand out. Residents of Morocco prefer neutral, natural shades. They adhere to this rule in the choice of foundation. The favorite color is a light tan.

Moroccan clothing

Like makeup, Moroccan style of dress takes a leading role in creating the image of a captivating temptress. From ancient times to the present day, the most common clothing in Morocco is the jeloba - a long frock coat with a hood, fastened with small buttons. On holidays, a caftan is worn over it. All outfits, including Moroccan-style dresses, are sewn from bright velvet, brocade, organza or silk and generously decorated with beaded embroidery. Often girls emphasize the waist with a narrow belt - galloon.

Moroccan-style jewelry is also very original. Now in fashion are bright massive accessories that combine different materials at the same time: metal, wood, turquoise. Moroccan amber is especially popular.

Shopping in Morocco is not only an unusual purchase, but also a very pleasant vacation. From this article you will learn what you can bring from Agadir, Marrakech, Rabat, Fes, Casablanca and other cities of this country. We will tell you what to buy and where to buy. We will try to orient you on prices and suggest how to save on souvenirs.

You are unlikely to leave home from Morocco with a standard tourist set of magnets and postcards - in this country there are such amazing markets that your eyes just run wide. Wherever you come for shopping - to beach resorts or to old towns on excursions - everywhere you can find something for yourself and as a gift for loved ones.

The national currency of Morocco is the Moroccan dirham (see the current exchange rate in our currency converter). It is more profitable to go to this country with dollars or euros - the exchange rate will be more profitable, and not all exchangers accept rubles. You can change money in Morocco at banks and official exchange offices, which are also available at airports - the rate is almost the same everywhere. Keep receipts - if you do not spend all the money, you can exchange it back (you cannot take dirhams out of Morocco).

Don't count too much on being able to get taxi-free in Morocco: it is very difficult to find shops that provide such services.

So, what to bring from Morocco?

Women should definitely take a closer look at Moroccan cosmetics and buy something for themselves and as a gift to loved ones. The widest selection of goods in this category, judging by the reviews of tourists, is in Agadir and Casablanca, but you can find them almost throughout the country.

Argan oil

In whatever eastern country you buy argan oil, most likely it will be Moroccan. We will not talk about the healing properties of this “elixir of youth” once again - women know perfectly well that it can be used for hair, body and face.

We advise you to bring a bottle or two of local argan oil from sunny Morocco for yourself and as a gift. Just do not confuse a cosmetic product with a culinary one. It is also worth bringing home cosmetics based on argan from Morocco: shampoos, balms, creams, etc. The choice is very wide, and the quality is simply excellent - fakes are extremely rare, since Moroccans make products not only for tourists, but also for themselves, and argan cosmetics are indispensable for them.

You can distinguish natural argan oil by its characteristic nutty smell. You can buy it in the markets, in the Argan House stores and at factories. A bottle of oil in Morocco will cost you about 50-70 dirhams per 100 ml. If the price of the oil is much lower, this is a reason to think about its quality (sellers in the markets sometimes sin by selling fakes and dilute argan oil with olive oil).

Glycerin soap

In Morocco, it is definitely worth buying natural glycerin soap. It is made with the addition of essential oils and herbs (rose, lavender, sandalwood, jasmine, etc.). If you need to bring something as a gift to loved ones, buy everyone a piece of Moroccan soap - you won't go wrong.

Such cosmetics are relatively inexpensive in Morocco - about 30-40 dirhams per piece (if you take several, they will give a good discount).

Natural cosmetic

In addition to argan cosmetics, you should pay attention to other products made in Morocco. Local shampoos and balms, creams and even decorative cosmetics are often made exclusively from natural ingredients.

Such funds can be brought to someone as a gift and bought for yourself even as a souvenir. So, for example, in the markets of Morocco you can find a bottle in the form of a miniature tagine with natural lipstick - it's nice to buy such a souvenir of your vacation.

Feel free to go to the souq (as the Moroccan markets are called) and look into the shops of cosmetics dealers - ask, bargain.

Hammam set

You can buy all the tools for a traditional Moroccan hammam together or collect them separately. The standard basket includes:

black soap (from 15-16 dirhams);
healing clay (the price depends on the packaging of the merchant - it is sold by weight);
henna for hair and body (prices also depend on packaging);
peeling mitten (from 12-14 dirhams).

If you take a set, be sure to ask the seller for a discount.

solid perfume

These cosmetics look like small dry cubes and you can buy them almost everywhere in Morocco. Solid perfumes do not lose their fragrance for several years and are used to scent rooms, cabinets, bags, etc. They can also be applied to the body by rubbing a little on the skin. All kinds of fragrances: sandalwood, nutmeg, lavender, jasmine, rose, etc. Bring such a souvenir from Morocco as a gift to someone and grab a couple of pieces for yourself. Just keep in mind that your suitcase will smell good of these aromas.

It is profitable to buy solid perfumes in the markets and several pieces at once.

Clothes, shoes, jewelry

There are almost no European clothes in Morocco (except in Rabat, Agadir and Casablanca you will find shops with recognizable brands), but you can buy something local - very beautiful and colorful.

We will give you advice: if you are going to go to the market or take a walk through the shops in the resort area, divide any price you are told by five or even more at once. Sellers willingly bargain - they like to do it. Stand your ground to the last, never take the goods immediately.

grandmothers

Perhaps this souvenir can be safely called one of the most bought in Morocco. Of course, it’s not worth buying street versions of this national shoe (grandmothers are slippers with curved pointed toes), but take home ones. Babushki are made of soft leather and breathe well.

Prices for this Moroccan souvenir start from 60-70 dirhams.

Jellaba

This is the name of a dressing gown with a long hood. Djellabs are worn by local men and women. Do you need them is the big question. If you are not sorry to pay 200-300 dirhams for the simplest version of this clothing - why not. You can walk in djellaba so as not to get burned, and wear it at home like a bathrobe.

Kaftan and tashkita

These elements of national clothing in Morocco are worth buying for collectors, as they are quite expensive. The simplest models will cost you 700-800 dirhams.

Scarves

As in many other Muslim countries, Morocco has a huge selection of scarves that really make sense to buy for yourself or as a gift to your friends girls and women. Colors and fabrics for every taste and budget. There are summer options (silk, cotton, chiffon, etc.), there are winter ones (cashmere, velvet, etc.). Prices for scarves start from 20-30 dirhams (yes, scarves are so cheap in Morocco!) for summer options, from 100-150 dirhams for winter ones.

Leather things

Moroccan leather is very beautiful, high quality and relatively inexpensive. The best selection of this category in Fes, but you can find them in other cities. Feel free to go shopping in the markets of Morocco - there are practically no fakes of leather here.

We advise you to take a closer look at shoes (sandals can be bought from 80-100 dirhams), belts (from 50-60 dirhams), bags (from 400-500 dirhams) and other things. The only drawback of Moroccan leather is that it is often brightly colored, and the color sometimes “floats” strongly from contact with water. It doesn't happen all the time, but it does happen - keep that in mind.

Silk things

Take a closer look at the outfits of Moroccan beauties, which are full of all kinds of silks. In Morocco, you can buy really high-quality things from this fabric at good prices. We advise you to look for beautiful scarves, blouses and skirts, interesting handbags and wallets. Well, many men will be interested in looking at silk ties, the choice of which is also quite wide.

Gold and silver

With purchases of jewelry made of precious metals in Morocco, you need to be more careful - gold is often faked, and silver is not tested at all. Ask merchants for a certificate of quality.

But Moroccan gold and silver jewelry has an obvious plus - they are relatively inexpensive. True, the design is not for everyone: almost all jewelry is very massive. It is best to buy them in Fes, Essaouira and Tiznit.

Souvenirs

It is worth bringing textiles and home accessories from Morocco - the choice of souvenirs is very large, the things are beautiful, and the prices are reasonable. We advise you to go shopping in local markets and small shops. Be prepared to haggle a lot and for a long time.

Textile

Pay attention to bright pillowcases and light colored bedspreads. If you like oriental style, you should definitely bring such things from Morocco. For a good double bedspread, you will give only 250-300 dirhams.

It is also worth taking a closer look at the Berber carpets. Just keep in mind that there are a lot of fakes in the markets. If you just need a souvenir from Morocco, buy a small factory rug and spend only 200-300 dirhams on it. If you are a collector or just fundamentally dream of buying a real Berber carpet, be prepared to pay about 2-3 thousand dirhams for it.

Ceramics

It is worth bringing home ceramic plates, mugs, spice sets, vases and other things from Morocco. Moroccan painting with bizarre geometric patterns is very beautiful, and the quality of such gizmos is simply excellent.

Prices for ceramics start from 15-16 dirhams for small saucers.

Copper

Be sure to consider copper utensils. Even if you do not plan to bring such things to Russia from Morocco, at least admire it. In this country they know how to make beautiful coinage and fine dressing. We advise you to look at trays, teapots, fruit dishes and other accessories for the kitchen and home.

Wood

To be more precise - thuja. From thuja in Morocco they make a lot of beautiful things that you really don’t mind spending money on. Take a closer look at the boxes, cutting boards, hot coasters, trays, dishes and other accessories made of this tree during shopping.

For reference: prices start from 5-6 dirhams for boards and from 20-25 dirhams for boxes.

Fixtures

Moroccan lamps are one of the best souvenirs for yourself and as a gift to loved ones. There are several types of oriental lampshades: from bright leather with a metal frame, from colored glass, from openwork bronze. The former are the cheapest (from 50-60 dirhams), the latter are the most expensive (from 900-1000 dirhams). There are suspended ceiling and desktop options.

Mirrors

If you are looking for a gift from Morocco for a woman, we advise you to bring a mirror. In local markets you will find a huge selection of very beautiful accessories. Traditional Moroccan mirrors resemble a window with shutters. Finishing is cloth (often silk), wood, copper, bone and others. Handmade mirrors are very common. Prices for good things in this category start from 100-120 dirhams.

Kettles

Love to make tea? Then be sure to take a closer look at Moroccan teapots - they are very elegant, beautiful and of high quality. A good metal teapot from Morocco will set you back around AED 200-250. If you need a souvenir option that is not intended for tea drinking, then take an aluminum teapot for 30-40 dirhams.

tagines

Tajin is a dish for cooking the Moroccan dish of the same name. It's easy to be tempted to buy a real tagine, bring it home from Morocco to cook your favorite dish, and then put it on the shelf and forget it. If you really want to have a tagine, we advise you to buy a souvenir option. So, for example, you can buy a box, an ashtray, a sugar bowl, a set for storing spices and other types of accessories in the form of a tagine - this is much more practical.

Aroma lamps

Fans of The Clone series will probably remember how often incense is burned in Moroccan homes. If you like bakhoor and other oriental scents, bring home a special aroma lamp and incense set from Morocco. Vendors often burn them in their shops as well, so you can appreciate the smell before buying.

Food and drink

Gastronomic souvenirs from Morocco will be good gifts for yourself, family and friends. Products in this country are relatively inexpensive. On vacation, enjoy delicious fruits (Moroccan tangerines, juicy dates, figs, etc.), and bring something else home.

Dried fruits

If it is quite problematic to bring fruits from Morocco, then you can take dried fruits. The main plus is that they are not processed in any way to extend the shelf life. However, the prices here are not too low, not much different from ours. It is worth buying for the sake of the quality and variety of varieties of some dried fruits (for example, there are a lot of dates here - some are better than others).

Spices

As in many oriental bazaars, spices in Moroccan markets are apparently invisible. Many of them will be unfamiliar to you, but the usual saffron, rosemary, turmeric, cardamom and other spices are definitely worth buying for lovers - here both the quality is good and the prices are low. From unusual spices, we advise you to buy ras el hanout in Morocco - a special seasoning for making tagine.

Olives

It is really worth bringing olives from Morocco, in the local markets you will find a pleasant variety of varieties. Try, decide, ask the seller to help with the packaging. If you put them in a plastic container, the product will carry the road perfectly.

Prices for olives start from 40-45 dirhams per kilogram.

Amlu

Buy this Moroccan sweet as a gift to all your loved ones. It's hard to believe, but it is believed that it has no expiration date at all - even after 5 or 10 years, nothing will happen to it. At least that's what the Moroccans themselves say. Amlu contains argan oil, grated nuts and a secret ingredient.

In the tourist shops of Agadir, Marrakesh, Rabat, Fes, Casablanca and other cities of Morocco, Amlu can be bought in beautiful souvenir bottles (100 grams cost about 100 dirhams). But on the market, this sweet is cheaper: only 30-40 dirhams per 500 grams (although the packaging is already plastic and unremarkable). The cost of Amlu will be higher or lower depending on the amount of argan oil in the composition.

Cookies

We advise you to bring local handmade cookies from hot Morocco as a gift to children or friends with a sweet tooth. You can buy ordinary shortbread (for about 80-90 dirhams per kg) or stuffed with nuts (from 120-130 dirhams per kg).

Cookies are sold in beautiful gift boxes that will be easy to take home.

Tea and coffee

We advise you to buy traditional Berber tea and high-quality Moroccan grain coffee in Morocco. It will be more profitable to take these products by weight. Buy tea and coffee in specialized shops or at the bazaar. Even in resort areas, prices do not bite much.

Alcohol

Despite the fact that Morocco is a Muslim country, it is not so difficult to buy alcohol here. It makes sense to pay attention to the local wine Gris (this is a gray wine) and rosé wines. Often they are sold in small souvenir bottles. Fans of strong alcohol should try Moroccan fig vodka - tourists leave good reviews about it.

We hope you find our tips for shopping in Morocco cities useful. We wish you pleasant and profitable shopping! Have something to add? Write in the comments!

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Our trip to Morocco ends and saying goodbye to this magical country, I want to talk about fashion and Moroccan style in clothes.

Morocco is a country rich enough in its history, where all religions, traditions, culture, geography and much more have been preserved to this day. It is these aspects that, to a greater or lesser extent, influenced the traditional clothing of the Moroccans.
The national dress of the Moroccans is called the djellaba. It looks like a long, floor-length frock coat with a hood and small, frequent buttons. Buttons knitted or woven from braid. The form of the djellaba has been unchanged since the 16th century. It is sewn in one pattern for both men and women.

Jelloba is the most common clothing in Morocco. Only visitors and young Moroccans can go out without it, but every local resident must have it in their wardrobe. As a rule, winter clothes are made of wool and always with a hood - strong winds blow here at this time of the year. Slots are made at the jelloba so that the hand can get into the pocket of the trousers. The older generation wears a long jelloba made of natural materials in neutral shades. Young go in a shortened, often to the length of the jacket, jellobe of different colors.

On special occasions, men also wear a red bermouss cap, better known as a fez.
Festive clothing of Moroccans - caftan - a single-layer dress made of dense opaque fabric. This dress has wide sleeves and a wide belt that is worn on top. The caftan is decorated with many small handmade buttons and beautiful silk embroideries. It can be worn on its own (with or without a wide belt), but more often it is part of a takshita - a two-layer dress: a tight caftan below, and another dress made of fine silk, chiffon or lace fabric on top of it.
Takshita is always worn with a wide belt. Usually these are belts made of fabric with ornamental embroidery, but on especially solemn occasions, gilded, silver or completely gold belts are worn.

Every Moroccan woman has in her wardrobe at least one or two coats and takshets for going to weddings, holidays in honor of the birth of a child and other celebrations. These outfits are sewn and embroidered only by hand, so they cost a lot of money.
Every year, Morocco hosts a grandiose show "Caftan du Maroc" - a show of caftans from various designers, which is broadcast on national television. Moroccan women are closely following the "caftan" fashion.

Albert Oiknine is one of the most famous fashion designers in Morocco. His work has been shown at numerous fashion shows in Marrakesh, Rome and Paris. Albert owes his knowledge of design to his mother, who founded the family's tailoring business.

“I was born in a tailor shop. In the process of growing up, I watched the development of this business, learned it from the inside and in practice. For a very long time it remained a significant part of my life, but I never thought that one day I would start tailoring myself. I received a non-core education, but then I entered a fashion school and a year after graduation I joined the family business. By the time the first women's magazines appeared in Morocco, I had been working for several years. Among women began a craze for fashion. They read glossy publications and longed for such traditional clothes as a caftan to be modernized, added to the novelty.
Part of Albert's success is due to his ability to modernize the design of the kaftan without departing from its traditional form. Through beautiful designs, Albert demonstrates his feelings for Morocco and seeks to improve the position of women in Moroccan society, and for women, the caftan is a way of self-expression.

Morocco is one of the few countries that still produces caftans and sells them to countries in North Africa and the Middle East.

Grandmothers are the national Moroccan footwear. They go to Morocco and old and young. Traditional babush are colored brown or orange and always have long, upturned noses. They do not have heels and the heel is completely open. Real grandmothers are made from three types of leather: the sole is calfskin, goat skin is taken for the upper, and lamb skin is used for the inside. The best shoes are hand-sewn and highly valued. Grandmothers are sold in abundance in shops and small shops. Price difference. The most beautiful can be seen on the locals.

From Morocco came to us large bags in the form of bags and backpacks. Today's Europe borrowed from the Moroccans and decorations - bright, large, combining various stones and metals. In one decoration there can be wood, turquoise, silver. Moroccan amber is very popular. Unlike the Baltic, local amber is opaque, from bright yellow to a thick dark brown hue, reminiscent of rubber.

Elements of oriental costumes have long been loved by fashion designers. Based on them, new collections are constantly being developed that amaze the imagination with luxurious prints, incredible color delights, combined with a laconic cut and closed styles. Oriental style clothing is usually paired with straight trousers. Such a costume completely hides a beautiful body from prying eyes, which speaks of the modesty and chastity of female nature.

Moroccan-style clothing combines both African flavor and European rigor, as well as the mystery of the Muslim East. It was on the confluence of these three styles that the Moroccan style directly settled.
Clothes made according to the Moroccan style are characterized by bright colors and at the same time restraint. Such clothes are sewn mainly from natural fabrics - exquisite silk, sophisticated velvet, organza and brocade.
Dresses in the Moroccan style are often decorated with a wide corset-like belt. It is this belt that emphasizes the beauty and grace of the female figure.

Another well-known Moroccan designer, Faycal Amor, after successfully graduating from school in Morocco, went first to France and then to England, where, after a while, he received a doctorate in economics.
It seemed to Amor's parents that their son had no choice but to return to Morocco and put his academic knowledge in business into practice. However, Faikal reasoned differently: he stayed in France, and with the money he received from his father, he bought a small textile company, where he began to produce women's clothing, which, by the way, he himself modeled.
In 1986, Faikal Amor launched his own label, PLEIN SUD. The talents of the Moroccan designer were immediately appreciated both in France and abroad. Clothing from Plein Sud enjoyed great success, on the wave of which Amor expanded his business, and in 1997 Plein Sud Shoes and Pleid Sud Jeans were born, and in 1999 Pleid Sud Tricot.

To date, Faikal Amor's Plein Sud brand has about 15 own boutiques, including stores in all three world fashion capitals - Paris, London and New York. Another 400 outlets are scattered around the world - from Toronto to Sydney. Cher, Britney Spears love to show off in dresses from Faikal, and Mylene Farmer generally considers him her favorite fashion designer. “I really like him, perhaps because he is a little marginal, not as famous as other couturiers and does not really fit into the existing system ... and all this can be said about me myself” - smiling mysteriously, explains his love for outfits from Faikal Amor Mylene Farmer.

And in the end, I want to write a few words about makeup in the Moroccan style.
To create makeup in this style, you need a black liquid eyeliner and a wide palette of shadows. Moreover, all color shades from lilac to golden are used. The main thing is to choose the right related colors that can be combined with each other. With the help of liquid eyeliner, the upper eyelid is framed along the contour.
Particular attention is paid to the application of mascara. It should not only be jet black, but also increase the volume and length of the eyelashes. As for the eyebrows, they are not brought down with shadows as expressively as the eyes. And the lips are covered with lipstick of natural shades, because the main highlight of the Moroccan-style makeup is still bewitching and expressive eyes.