sourcing stories
Marlene Pauly
A QUESTION OF TRUST (and a good nerve system)

The silence on the other end was killing…
“ Quel envoi ( what shipment)?” Abdel answered while he was seemingly enjoying a good breakfast.

A QUESTION OF TRUST (and a good nerve system)
sourcing stories
Marlene Pauly
KAMAL and THE BERBER POTS

Simple, normal and bien sûr, are words that I learned over the years, couldn’t be more divers in context and content in every culture then coffee, real good coffee

KAMAL and THE BERBER POTS
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Marlene Pauly
SOURCING STRATEGIES - ORDERING - part 3

Sourcing in Morocco needs the right amount of preparation. Preparation and tools to make it a success story.
In part three we’ll finally into putting out that order!

SOURCING STRATEGIES - ORDERING - part 3
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Marlene Pauly
SOURCING STRATEGIES - HAVING A PLAN - part 2

Sourcing in Morocco needs the right amount of preparation. Preparation and tools to make it a success story.
In part two we dig into having a structure, so you will not lose your focus in a place where..well…everyone seems to lose it!

SOURCING STRATEGIES - HAVING A PLAN - part 2
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Marlene Pauly
BENEFITTING OF OUR SOURCING STRATEGIES - part 1

Sourcing in Morocco needs the right amount of preparation. Preparation and tools to make it a success story.
In part one we talk about which tools over the years became to us the most efficient in turning any deal into a success.

BENEFITTING OF OUR SOURCING STRATEGIES - part 1

holiday rental

KASBAH GOUSTEAU, MORE BELGIAN BEAUTY IN MOROCCO


Beauty and architecture, is there a difference? I guess not, and if there were then they are both running through my veins :). 
When I 'm not out there somewhere in Essaouira or Marrakech, I 'm hunting the internet and (YES, there goes my time)  ALWAYS happy for every little gem I discover.

So one day I found Kasbah Gousteau, among another Belgian pearl in the Taroudant region and I got an invitation from the owner, who is running also a guesthouse in Bruges - Belgium. It took me one year but finally, on our latest ladies tour, WE MADE IT!!!
And boy what a welcome! We were received like queens by Abdel who was speaking almost perfect Flemish (Limburgs?!).
The Kasbah, rebuilt some 6 years ago with a lot of attention for detail offers 5 rooms, a swimming pool with jacuzzi area, magnificent terraces, inner gardens and all is so beautifully styled with art collected from all over the globe! Every room was a discovery and the evening at the candle-lit terrace was a perfect ending of a perfect day!

A TOUCH OF AFRICA IN MARRAKESH: DAR BINEBINE


You know I like riads with a personal stylish touch. Enthusiastic owners who go all the way in turning their Medina homes into an expression of beauty, good taste, lush innergardens and keeping up with the client's personal needs.
It was on one of my private tours, with a small group of clients, I discovered Dar BineBine. Located in the enjoyable Doukkala area of Marrakesh, Derb Jdid, Binebine offers all of this and more.
A beautiful courtyard
Passion for art
Creative little shop with creations of local artists inspired by the owner
Superb Breakfast with lots of fruit and Moroccan specialities
Great rooms beautiful decorated and the perfect mattress!

If I could give a tip for improvement (there always is)...
There is much more potential in the rooftop terrace guys! Make it a project :)










OUR EBOOK THAT MAKES YOU TURN ANY CORNER IN MARRAKECH WITH CONFIDENCE

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Forget Comfortzones

It's a Cross-Cultural jungle out here, be safe with your pocket survival tool. The e-book to hold on to from your phone when things kind of get out of hand…

GET IT NOW!

Let me tell you this!

You don’t ‘do’ the souks like your local super market.
Before you know it, you’re heading home with a flying carpet and Aladin’s lamp. Well make it 10 of each because it was a deal :) (you thought)
Learn the art of stepping into this ‘other’ way of shopping.

Why a price never is ‘just’ a price. Why Everything is negotiable
Why you should trust your guts.
The importance of relationships and networking.
The way to turn any deal into a win-win
How you can learn and enjoy the DRAMA :)

AND WHY you‘d better be PREPARED