Moroccan finery lights up Berkeley shop SF Gate, January 2008
When Mostafa Raiss El Fenni left his native Morocco to study chemistry at U.C. Berkeley, he thought he was leaving the family antique business. After a few years directing a research lab ... Read More
BRINGING MOROCCO HOME THE MONTHLY JANUARY 2008
When Mostafa Raiss El Fenni left his native Morocco to study chemistry at U.C. Berkeley, he thought he was leaving the family antique business. After a few years directing a research lab ... Read More
An authentic taste of Morocco in a Berkeley setting Berkeleyside, October 7, 2010
The haunting strains of North African music float from the strings of an Algerian mandol and the soulful voice of acclaimed musician, Maestro Omar Mokhtari. As I enter a sun-dappled garden ringed by tents draped with colorful carpets ... Read More
Eat with Your Hands for a Sensuous, Intimate, Mindful Meal KQED, February 22, 2012
Cultural misunderstandings always grab my attention—especially when food is involved. So I was hooked the moment I read this recent headline: ... Read More
Think Globally, Party Locally Oakland Magazine, March-April 2011
Do you hunger for an engaging cultural experience, but can’t spare the time or money for a trip abroad? Then prepare yourself for an evening in the food, music or dance of Spain, India, Thailand or Morocco ... Read More
Testimonials
Reina G. New York, NY
This is my new favorite store in (gasp!) THE WORLD. I returned yesterday from a trip to Spain and Morocco inspired partly by this very store. Months ago, I was suffering from an acute case of wanderlust.Read More
Jonathon B. Alameda, CA
I've always wanted to go to this place and finally had a chance, when I went inside it's like I was in a beautiful Riad in Marrakech or Fes, the items they have very Moroccan and very beautiful and the prices are right, you can't beat it. Read More
Mirka M. San Francisco, CA
Just visited store today, had been on my list of Moroccan decor places to check out in the Bay Area, especially after my own trip to Morocco last year. Many gorgeous and artistic offerings, from embroidered and woven pillow covers, shawls, rugs, furniture, tile, breathtaking inlaid mirrors, and much more. Read More