Welcome to Marrakech Henna Art Cafe!
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WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM SATURDAY JULY 9-TUESDAY JULY 12, FOR THE EID HOLIDAY. WE WILL REOPEN AT 11:00 ON WEDNESDAY.
We are open 7 days a week from 11 AM until 8 PM. We will be serving up exquisite henna and our staff will be offering drinks and food as well. Our henna service ends at 7 PM so be sure and arrive before that time to get your exquisite, professional henna.
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!
We invite you to take a virtual visit to our cafe by clicking here!
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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.
