Welcome to Marrakech Henna Art Cafe!
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Following the tragic earthquake in Morocco, we are getting inquiries and messages of concern from all over the world. This outpouring of generosity and warmth is truly touching and so appreciated. The cafe itself has been damaged but is still standing, and we will keep posting about the current situation in Marrakech as news becomes available. Rachid and I want to thank all of you for your support in seeing us through the pandemic crisis, and we know that many of you will want to contribute to the ongoing recovery efforts for the people of Morocco. Please consider contributing to any of the help organizations we are posting on our social media pages. You can find us here: Facebook: Marrakech Henna Art Cafe
Instagram for the people We look forward to the day when we will be able to open our doors once again.
Instagram for the people We look forward to the day when we will be able to open our doors once again.
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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 as a young man worked as an artisan creating traditional Moroccan metal lamps. He later changed course and began working in the tourism sector, gaining experience with employment in riads and cafes. In 2014 he formed a partnership with Henna Art Cafe co-owner Lori Gordon and the couple soon thereafter opened the cafe. Rachid is fluent in Arabic and Amazigh, and speaks English and French as well.
Rachid Karkouch is a native Moroccan of Amazigh descent. He grew up in a small village near Marrakech, and as a young man worked as an artisan creating traditional Moroccan metal lamps. He later changed course and began working in the tourism sector, gaining experience with employment in riads and cafes. In 2014 he formed a partnership with Henna Art Cafe co-owner Lori Gordon and the couple soon thereafter opened the cafe. Rachid is fluent in Arabic and Amazigh, and speaks English and French as well.