MarocMama - eat well, travel often, dream big!
Tomorrow is the biggest shopping day of the year in the United States. For those of you who don’t know, “Black Friday” as it’s called happens the day following Thanksgiving and is considered the start of the Christmas shopping season. Many people wake up at obscenely early hours to go shopping for the “best” deals. I always preferred to do my shopping from the comfort of my couch. If you’re like me and want to bring a touch of Morocco home for Christmas, or just because here are some Moroccan inspired pieces to add to your shopping list.
For the Home
If you can’t come and shop the souqs for the perfect rug or lantern to bring home, you can have them delivered instead! Some of the Moroccan, and Moroccan inspired pieces for the home that I’m loving;
Moroccan Birdcage Iron Candle Holder Hanging Lantern: imagine these hanging above your fireplace!
Plush Moroccan Tile Quatrefoil Lattice Quilted Throw Super Soft Velvet Reversible Oversized Blanket: a great gift for any age but I’m envisioning this as the perfect gift for a college age girl.
Leather Poufs: There are multiple colors available and they make excellent accent pieces. Put a tray on top and you’ve got an insta-table!
Peacock Beauty Decorative Pillow: This one might not be completely Moroccan but when I think of the palace gardens peacocks are what come to mind.
These shoes are labeled as slippers but they’re really shoes that can be worn out of the house. I love the design and neutral color. They can easily be worn with jeans or paired with something much more formal. A great feature for 
those of us who travel a lot and hate carrying multiple pairs of shoes. Women’s Sienna Laser Cut Slippers
If you’ve got the shoes you need the earrings to complete the look. These drop earrings are simple and elegant. Another great idea for day to evening wear. Plus they’re incredibly affordable! T Tahari Gold Open Drop Earrings
For the Kitchen
The kitchen is a second home for many people who love Morocco. It’s what first made me fall in love (well after MarocBaba of course!) and even for the novice cook Moroccan flavors and recipes are easy and approachable. Get them started by preparing the kitchen.
Emile Henry Flame Top 2.6 quart Tagine – For less than $100 this tagine can be under the tree. Emile Henry is a trusted name in cookwear and this tagine can go on the stovetop, in the oven, or even on the grill. There are multiple colors and bigger sizes available as well.
Mina Harissa – Moroccans don’t use harissa (a pepper paste) as much as their Algerian or Tunisian cousins but it’s still used. Try serving it on the side of a couscous, or mixed into a salad dressing. I also make a roast chicken that I baste with green harissa.
The Food of Morocco – I’ve often said if I had an English speaking Moroccan mother-in-law it would be Paula Wolfert. She’s the Julia Child’s of Moroccan food in America. This cookbook is a compilation of her best and some new recipes accompanied by gorgeous photographs and cultural insights. Don’t look any further, this is the Moroccan cookbook to own.
Moroccan Blue Fez Serving Plate- The souks of Morocco are riddled with pottery of all colors, styles and designs. I love the white and blue patterns and in the past have even carried an entire dining set back in my luggage. I should have just ordered them!
Ceramique Mini Serving Tagines – These are available in lots of designs and colors and are a great stocking stuffer. We put them on the table with salt, pepper, and other condiments – much nicer than a shaker!
Ras al Hanout – Literally translated as “the head of the shop” this spice mixture is never the same twice. Dozens of ingredients are combined to make each blend unique. You only need to use a little to get great results.
Moroccan Tea Gift Set
Straw Market Bag – Because I love this bag and it’s great for storage or taking out of the house.
Moroccan Tea Pot Express- You might think it looks too beautiful to serve but tea in pots such as this are how guests are traditionally served. Generations of craftsmen have perfected the art of engraving pots with geometric designs.
Moroccan Tea Glasses, Fez Silver – There are hundreds of different types of tea glasses, from simple glass with no design to gold leafed, elaborate designs. Buy one that compliments the home design or whichever you think is most beautiful!
Chinese Gunpowder Tea – Moroccan tea is traditionally made with Chinese gunpowder tea. It’s a variety of green tea. Moroccan tea is always brewed loose.
Organic Dry Spearmint- While fresh mint is always best, it’s not always practical. Instead keep a store of dried mint on hand to brew a pot whenever you’d like.
If you decide to put together this set, I’ve also created this printable tag that you can tie on, letting the recipient know how to make their own Moroccan Mint Tea!
(Download Mint Tea Printable)
Moroccan Hammam Gift Set
The Moroccan hammam is a treat to experience. But, it’s also something that can be recreated at home with the right supplies.
Straw Market Bag – because you need a bag to gift it in! This is a great summer beach tote too.
Moroccan Black Soap – this all natural soap is also called savon beldi and has an olive oil base. The packaging on this also contains the instructions on how to have a “proper” Moroccan hammam.
Moroccan Kessa Bath Glove- The kessa is the glove used to scrub off the dead skin and you’ll need one to get as clean as possible. I’d argue it’s the most important part of the bath!
Hammam Bath Towel – this product is labeled as Turkish but we have them in Morocco too! These towels are thin but dry fast. They’re great for people who travel a lot and need something lightweight that gets the job done. But, they also look beautiful in a bathroom. Take note, they feel coarse at first but after being washed and with use they get softer and softer.
You can find all of these items on Amazon, so order from the comfort of home! If you don’t have it already, sign up for Amazon Prime Membership (first 30 days are free!) and get your gifts shipped free!
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