PROGRAM
CASABLANCA · OCTOBER 5—7, 2026
THREE DAYS. ONE CITY. A NEW DESIGN LANDSCAPE.
Morocco Design unfolds across Casablanca through a curated program of exhibitions, installations, conversations and gatherings.
Rather than gathering under one roof, the inaugural edition invites visitors to move through the city—discovering Moroccan and international design within showrooms, cultural spaces, architectural landmarks and unexpected settings.
Explore the city. Meet its creative community. Discover what is shaping design in Morocco today.
Hicham Lahlou
WHAT'S ON
OCTOBER 5—7, 2026
Explore highlights of the Morocco Design program across Casablanca. Exhibitions and presentations are open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Selected gatherings are reserved for invited guests.
FULL PROGRAM WILL BE PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 3.
VILLA SAHRAI
OCTOBER 5-7
The official hospitality partner of Morocco Design Week, Villa Sahrai is a five-star boutique hotel imagined by Christophe Pillet with interiors by Ali Lahlou. During the week, guests can stay at the hotel and discover an immersive installation curated by Morocco Design featuring works by select Moroccan creatives.
FLEXFORM CASABLANCA
OCTOBER 5-7
A leading name in Italian design, Flexform brings its approach to contemporary living to Morocco Design. The showroom will host the opening press breakfast on the first day of the program, featuring a bespoke collaboration with a renowed Moroccan creative.
KETTAL & MOROSO
OCTOBER 5-7
A destination for international design in Morocco, ETC Collection brings together leading names including Kettal and Moroso under one roof. During Morocco Design, the showroom will host a Moroso fabric workshop for designers, offering a hands-on exploration of materials, texture, and design.
ROCHE BOBOIS
OCTOBER 5-7
Roche Bobois will present a curated selection of sculptures and design pieces by Hicham Lahlou, creating a dialogue between his work and the brand’s collections.
INSPIRATION DESIGN BY
OCTOBER 5-7
Founded by Yasmine Bennani, Inspiration Design BY brings together design and decorative arts in a space dedicated to beauty, discovery, and an eclectic approach to interiors. During Morocco Design Week, the gallery will host an evening cocktail celebrating Moroccan design and creativity.
MOLTENI&C
OCTOBER 5-7
An icon of Italian design, Molteni&C will present works by a local Moroccan artist in dialogue with the brand’s contemporary collections. The presentation brings together Moroccan creativity and Italian design, creating a unique exchange between art, culture, and contemporary living.
SALIMA FILALI
OCTOBER 5-7
Franco-Moroccan architect and designer Salima Filali creates contemporary terracotta-based zellige in collaboration with Moroccan artisans, bridging traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Her work explores light, shadow, and texture, with pieces on display at Villa Sahrai throughout Morocco Design Week.
STUDIO SANA BENZAITAR
OCTOBER 5-7
A women-led Moroccan rug studio, Studio Sana Benzaitar works with local artisans to preserve Amazigh weaving traditions through contemporary design. Handmade from exceptional wool and natural dyes, the studio’s Beni Mrirt rugs celebrate Morocco’s rich heritage and will be on display at Villa Sahrai during Morocco Design.
MYROC
OCTOBER 5-7
Based in Marrakech, Myroc explores Moroccan craftsmanship through unexpected combinations of materials, textures, and traditional know-how. Each piece is handcrafted by master artisans using natural materials, bringing together diverse techniques in a thoughtful dialogue. Discover the studio’s work at Villa Sahrai during the week.
HAMZA KADIRI
OCTOBER 5-7
By appointment only, Morocco Design invites guests inside the private Casablanca atelier of artist and designer Hamza Kadiri. Known for his sculptural approach to wood and mastery of traditional cabinetmaking, Kadiri creates one-of-a-kind works that blur the boundaries between art, design and craftsmanship. The intimate visit offers a rare glimpse into his creative world—where raw material, experimentation and handwork converge—and an opportunity to discover works within the environment in which they are conceived and made.
Private visits by appointment only. Address disclosed upon confirmation.
VERNEO STUDIO
OCTOBER 5-7
Operating between Morocco and Los Angeles, Verneo Studio was founded by architect and designer Sami El Khattabi as an exploration of where ancestral craft meets contemporary making. Working with techniques including traditional Moroccan tadelakt alongside digital fabrication, El Khattabi creates sculptural furniture that transforms vernacular knowledge into distinctly contemporary forms. For Morocco Design, Verneo presents a selection of works reflecting this dialogue between hand and technology, heritage and experimentation.
L’APPARTEMENT
OCTOBER 5-7
Located in Casablanca’s Golden Triangle, L’Appartment is a shared workspace bringing together interior architecture, furniture design, and artistic direction under one roof. Founded by Lamia Elkhattabi and Alexandre Ligios, the studio approaches each project from two complementary perspectives, from the architecture of a space to its furniture and material expression.
Private visits by appointment only. Address disclosed upon confirmation.
OTHMANE BENGEBARA
OCTOBER 5-7
French-Moroccan architect, designer, and conceptual artist Othmane Bengebara works across architecture, interior design, collectible design, and art. At Morocco Design, he will present Irtah!, a low-seating piece from his ongoing Futur Arab Tales research project, which explores Arab craftsmanship, narratives, and future imaginaries. A finalist for the Institut du monde arabe’s 2026 Design Award, Irtah! brings together traditional craft, textile creation, and artificial intelligence to reimagine the contemporary Arab object.
Location to be disclosed.
CLAY X ALI LAHLOU
OCTOBER 5-7
Moroccan designer Ali Lahlou and Casablanca-based Clay Concept Store join forces for Morocco Design, presenting a selection of new B&B Italia pieces curated by Lahlou. The selection brings together Italian design and Lahlou’s distinct Moroccan perspective, with further details to be unveiled.
ZOUBIDA
OCTOBER 5-7
Founded by French-Moroccan creative Sophia Kacimi, Zoubida is a studio reimagining Moroccan craftsmanship through fashion, interiors and art. Working with local artisans, Kacimi transforms bold jacquard upholstery fabrics into one-of-a-kind “art-to-wear” and “art-to-use” creations. For Morocco Design Week, she will create a bespoke installation inspired by the occasion, on display at Villa Sahrai throughout the week.