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"""French, British and Moroccans have revived the style credentials of this ancient city...several young designers are now converting junk-filled tourist emporiums into boutiques...A rich blend of stunning, arabesque clothes, jewelry, accessories and home furnishings await the more discriminating shopper."" -Daily Telegraph Let Susan Simon guide you through the winding alleys, hidden courtyards, and bustling markets to uncover the best of the treasures of Marrakech: luxurious caftans of velvet or ""Moroccan cashmere""; bejeweled shoes and slippers; ethnic jewelry with semi-precious stones or antique coins; handmade decorative objects for the home; beautifully embroidered linens and undergarments; colorful ceramics; sequined antique shawls; gold-encrusted glassware; and an Alladin's treasure trove of dazzling discoveries. The stylish author and photographer have dozens of ideas of how to incorporate your exotic finds into every wardrobe and home. The guide is divided into seven separate walks-and little bonus walks-that take you through the main shopping areas, using the author's precise directions and visual landmarks. And, as a caterer and cookbook author, Susan Simon can't resist pointing out her favorite spots, for everything from mint tea and pastries to fragrant tagines."

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<p>.. .a godsend to visitors wanting advice from non-partisan sources rather than the official guides, many of whom are paid by touristy shops to bring in custom...The little book is split into seven walks, each listing a range of shops to stop off at, a recommended lunch stop, and clear directions. It's utterly brilliant. For those who have just one day, I would recommend Walk No 3, into the heart of the old souk. For fashionistas who want high-class fashion, No 7 is best. -- The Telegraph (UK) <p> If you are going to Morocco soon, pick up the terrific guide Shopping in Marrakech by Susan Simon. --decor8.com <p> Marrakesh is an alluring place for the shopper in search of colourful fabrics, bejewelled shoes, vivid ceramics and other ethnic trinkets. Simon has visited the city regularly since her first trip in the Seventies, and from the thousands of possible locations, has chosen an eclectic and alluring selection of shops....with some surprising and original choices. -- Su

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Susan Simon is the author of five cookbooks, including The Nantucket Table and The Nantucket Holiday Table, Contorni: Authentic Italian Side Dishes for All Seasons, Insalate: Authentic Italian Salads for All Seasons, and most recently, with chefs Ron and Colleen Suhanosky, Pasta Sfoglia. Her book, Shopping in Marrakech, is published by The Little Bookroom. Photojournalist and stylist Nally Bellati was born in Italy and raised in England. She has contributed photographs and features to all major Italian magazines as well as by-lined columns in Harper's Bazaar Uomo and L'Uomo Vogue. Her book New Italian Design was translated into four languages. She lives in Venice.

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