I love coffee. And I think I have since I was like four years old and my paternal grandpa gave me a coffee and let me put my own sugar in it. I’m not exactly sure what he was thinking. In fact I think it had equal amounts sugar and coffee. But man I loved it.
And still do. Especially when shared with great friends.
So I was so happy to head out with a darling friend to Riad Yima, a new cafe and boutique in the Marrakech medina owned by Hassan Hajjaj, a well-known Moroccan artist. In fact, he was once called the Andy Warhol of Morocco.
Being a fan of pop culture and art, which defines Hassan Hajjaj’s work, I was a huge fan of the cafe. The architecture and decor was so fun.
His work is certainly amazing! And the cafe is no exception.
The coffee was delish. And also BIG. Like North American sized.
Thumbs up from this coffee addict!
Oh I want to come and visit you! Le sigh. xoxoxo
And I will gladly host you! What are you waiting for?!?!!? xo
i will also send you one of those real email things (ha!), but maybe in the spring on my way back from india! for serious!
Love it! I’ll be here. Waiting for your visit xo
I love the photos and am so happy you are happy.
Ever since going to Italy this summer I’ve become addicted to espresso and coffee, but, like four-year-old you, can only tolerate it with an equal ratio of caffeine to sugar. I’ll have to wean myself off the sweetness slowly… This cafe looks amazing. I love the first picture, especially the pillows and the pole-climbing vines.
Hi, it’s a great place to visit -do you know if the cafe is still open?
Hello Linda,
You are welcome for a visit or for a cup of tea. The riad is now a Boutique Gallery and Tea room, The Riad features Hassan Hajjaj artwork, furniture design and products. Fusing east and west, his works range from witty photos of Arab life to recycled furniture made from Arabic advertising signs. Hajjaj’s work encompasses a wide range of techniques and fields. He designs and produces furniture as well as clothes for fashion lanterns and ceiling……
You would rather come to discover the riad its a beautiful and amazing space.
52, Derb Aarajane-Rahba Lkdima
40 000 Marrakech-Médina
Tél / Fax: 00212 (0) 524391987
GSM: 00212 (0) 667230995
E-mail: riadyima@yahoo.co.uk
An amazing place .The staff are nice and professional .The speak many languages .A must see place .
ooh! That’s somewhere for my next visit to Marrakech in a couple of weeks! Hope to catch up with you, Mandy! Lynn x
I definitely hope to catch up with you Lynn. Do let me know when you’re in town x