Casablanca Market Handblown Bowl – Set of 3
This beautiful set of small handblown Moroccan bowls is made by generational artisans from recycled glass by one of our favorite producers, Casablanca Market. Both decorative and useful, these bowls are perfect for serving a first course or dessert, or can be used as part of an elegant tabletop display. The set of three comes in green or clear glass. Casablanca Market is eco-conscious, using recyclable materials and employing eco-friendly practices whenever possible. In addition, they strive to provide financial security for the craftspeople who create their wares, helping to preserve and secure their artistic and culinary heritage.
Casablanca Market Unglazed Natural Tagine
In Morocco, you can't go two steps without seeing—and smelling—tagine, which refers to both a broad variety of flavorful, slow-simmered stews and the conical cooking vessel in which they are prepared. While you don't need the pot to make the stew, the cookware's pyramid-shaped lid does most of the work for you and produces consistently moist results, condensing and redirecting steam back into food. We love these beautiful unglazed tagines from Casablanca Market: Each one-of-a-kind piece is made of terra cotta, which is porous so it absorbs flavors from every batch and infuses it into food, much like seasoned cast iron. Some tagines will have color variations or small indents in the sides. These aren't defects but rather a result of their traditional production method: Multiple pots in the kiln side by side that are then separated by hand, so each tagine is unique in character. To season before first use, submerge both the pot and lid in water for six hours and let them air-dry completely. Rub the interior of the base and lid with a few tablespoons of cooking oil, then place the tagine in a cold oven. Set the oven to 350°F, bake for 2 hours, and leave the tagine to cool completely in the turned-off oven. As with all clay cookware, your tagine should not be exposed to extreme temperature shock. Rinsing a hot pot under cold water, for instance, may cause it to crack.
Casablanca Market Moroccan Tea Glasses — Set of 6
Tea is ingrained in Moroccan culture, and this set of six tea glasses offers an exquisite link to it. Each is intricately hand-painted with a matte-gold design, and the jewel tone colors at the bottom of each glass helps distinguish glasses among guests or family members. While intended to serve traditional Moroccan tea—the most typical is a mixture of Chinese green tea, mint and sugar—these glasses can also be used as candle holders or decorative centerpieces. Each glass holds 8 ounces of liquid. Casablanca Market, one of our favorite producers of Moroccan condiments, spices and cookware, is an eco-conscious company, using recyclable materials and employing sustainable practices whenever possible. And they strive to provide financial security for the craftspeople who create their wares, helping to preserve and secure their artistic and culinary heritage.
Villa Jerada Harissa
Villa Jerada’s Harissa No. 1 is our favorite version of this North African red pepper paste for its bright, complex flavor. While many store-bought varieties have a one-dimensional spicy flavor, this harissa layers acidity and fruitiness with preserved lemons, a touch of vinegar and tomato paste for a lively, tangy condiment. Villa Jerada uses just enough high-quality Moroccan olive oil to make the harissa spreadable and smooth without diluting its flavor, as opposed to conventional brands that contain a high proportion of water and vegetable oil.
Villa Jerada Ras El Hanout
Literally translated as “top of the shop,” this Ras El Hanout is a warm, complex, savory North African spice blend that can be a go-to rub for chicken, grilling, or simply mixed with Greek yogurt or softened butter. Every pantry should have a jar. Key ingredients in this blend include saffron, rose petals, grains of paradise, fennel seeds, monk pepper, galangal, orris root, white peppercorns, anise star, lavender, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cardamom and allspice.
Casablanca Market Preserved Lemons from Morocco
Casablanca Market's preserved lemons have a bright, balanced flavor and they aren't overly salty or bitter like some brands. We like that they add a bold, piquant kick to dishes without being too sour, and their tender texture is perfect for chopping finely and incorporating into recipes.
Casablanca Market Large Serving Bowl
The hand-painted design on this beautiful bowl pays tribute to Safi, the pottery capital of Morocco that is home to some of the world’s most beautiful ceramics. This 12-inch wide bowl from Casablanca Market is large and deep enough for serving salads, pasta, buffet side dishes or for display, placed on a table filled with fruit or as part of a larger centerpiece. Its simple black and white motif makes this bowl an ideal addition to any kitchen and table. Casablanca Market, one of our favorite producers of Moroccan condiments, spices and cookware, is an eco-conscious company, using recyclable materials and employing sustainable practices whenever possible. And they strive to provide financial security for the craftspeople who create their wares, helping to preserve and secure their artistic and culinary heritage.
Verve Culture Market Tote Backpack
Style meets practicality with the woven Market Tote Backpack, a shopping basket that can be worn as a backpack (with adjustable straps!) or carried using the two leather handles at the top. Even better, there is an interior lining and pull cord to cover your purchases and protect them from the elements. Made with Dwarf Palm from the Fez region, artisans hand weave the material before it is finished by leather workers in Marrakesh. Wear it as a backpack (with adjustable straps!) or carry it using the two leather handles at the top. Carry your farmers market haul or picnic just about anywhere with the help of this handy pack.
Villa Jerada Saffron
A few threads can go a long way of this incredible organic saffron harvested from the Moroccan city of Taliouine, high in the country’s Atlas Mountains. While most saffron is cultivated in the Middle-East, with much of the world’s production coming from Iran, but there’s something so special about Moroccan saffron. It tastes of hay, honey and hibiscus flower, with a lovely aroma that hits you the second you open the jar. Inferior saffron threads are often dry and brittle and crushed to bits by the time you crack open the jar (a sign of lacking freshness) but these are fully intact and look like delicate threads of rich crimson. It’s even placed judiciously in the tin in such a way that prevents breakage. Plus, it’s pure saffron with no fillers—some less quality versions are bulked up with dyed corn silks. Moroccan saffron is some of the most fragrant available—a sweet aroma of honey with a pleasant bitterness. It’s remarkably potent, rich, heady and unmistakably saffron.
Villa Jerada Aleppo Pepper
Fruity, subtly cumin flavored and only moderately spicy, coarse-ground Aleppo pepper is used throughout Middle Eastern cooking. We use it frequently and consider it a valuable flavoring for all manner of dishes that benefit from a little spark of heat. Villa Jerada’s sourcing is impeccable as these flakes are particularly moist and richly flavored.
Casablanca Market Market Basket Tote Bag
These handwoven straw totes are ubiquitous at Marrakech's outdoor markets, but they look elegant and beautiful anywhere. These market baskets are lightweight, durable and generously sized with two sets of leather straps—long and short—so you can carry it over your shoulder or in your hands. Casablanca Market employs Moroccan artisans to make each tote bag by hand out of all-natural materials, so each product is unique and meticulously crafted.
Marrakesh Ceramic Spice Keeper
This ceramic spice keeper, shaped from red clay, hails from Safi, Morocco, a small fishing village on Morocco’s Atlantic coast known for sardines and ceramics. The decorative piece is built by hand—so no two are exactly alike—before getting fired in an ancient kiln and hand-painted. It’ll look beautiful on the table while storing your favorite spices.
Marrakesh Ceramic Plates — Set of 4
This set of 4 plates, shaped from red clay, hail from Safi, Morocco, a small fishing village on Morocco’s Atlantic coast known for sardines and ceramics. Each ruffle-edged piece is built by hand—so no two are exactly alike—before getting fired in ancient kilns. Use while enjoying small bites, appetizers, desserts and more. Available in a set of four identically printed bowls in red, light blue, yellow and navy.
Marrakesh Walnut Harira Spoon
Named after the traditional Moroccan stew filled with tomato, lentils and chickpeas, harira spoons were designed for both serving and eating the authentic dish. We found these specific one-of-a-kind utensils in Morocco, which are hand-carved from walnut wood. The dark wood stains less and ages better over time, so they’ll hold up in your kitchen and continue to look beautiful. Use for serving, eating or to dole out spices, coffee or dry ingredients. Available in a small or large size.