Welcome

Welcome to Marrakech Henna Art Cafe!

Henna Art Cafe is located in the heart of the Marrakech medina, just a three minute stroll down Riad Zeitoun al Kdim from Djemma El Fna. We offer guests refreshing drinks, traditional Moroccan cuisine, meat-based dishes as well as vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options and some delicious fusion choices as well. The mélange doesn't stop there, however. We also offer the finest henna to be found in the city, and we guarantee that it is 100% natural. We have two salons chock full of fine art and incredible craft with plenty of seating, and two terraces for your relaxing pleasure. We have free wifi, we accept credit cards and you and your guests will be welcomed by very friendly and helpful people.

We invite you to take a virtual visit to our cafe by clicking here!

Our cafe temporarily closed on March 16 due to the Coronavirus crisis. We will reopen when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, please visit our Facebook and Instagram pages to keep up with us.

Meet your hosts Rachid Karkouch and Lori Gordon

Lori K Gordon is an American artist and businesswoman who has lived in Marrakech since 2014. With work in public and private collections worldwide, she first became known for The Labat Project, which has been acquired by the Smithsonian Institution. Her work can also be found in the collections of two U.S. Presidents, and numerous university, museum and foundation collections. She is Founder and President of Six Degrees Consortium, a US-based non-profit organization, Founder and President of El Fenn Maroc, a registered Moroccan charity, and co-founder of Marrakech Henna Art Cafe.

Rachid Karkouch is a native Moroccan of Amazigh descent. He grew up in a small village near Marrakech, and