Author Archives: Melanie el Haddad

About Melanie el Haddad

I'm 35 years. I have a passion for Morocco and lifestyle. My husband is Moroccan, but he is born and raised in Amsterdam.Usually a mixed marriage is an enrichment and sometimes there is a difference. I'm in love with my daughter of three. The best thing there is, your own beautiful girl. With my husband I have a webshop called El Ramla Hamra. Creating a mix of Moroccan tradition and trendy lifestyle is our mission. We sell special and trendy living and fashion accessories. It is great to use your passion. Creative entrepreneurial. Something truly your own. I love writing. There is so much in the world that can inspire me from everyday events into beautiful fashion items. I hope you to give a little inspiration with my blog.

A real place of relaxation…

Posted on September 4, 2013

I always love to find a riad with a combination of Moroccan and contemporary touch. The owners of Riad Boutique Snan 13 in Marrakech used a lot of white in combination with soft grays, what makes it very bright and … Continue reading →

Numéro7 Fez…

Posted on June 9, 2013

This is the example of how contemporary Moroccan interior can be.  Numéro7 is the Moroccan restaurant in Fez of French Chef Bruno Ussel and his partner Stephen di Renza, born in America. They have years of culinary experience in Paris. Numéro7 is on the ground floor of riad n°9, owned … Continue reading →

Moroccan outdoor inspiration…

Posted on June 1, 2013

It’s the first day of June and still the summer in Holland is far away. I know we Dutch people are always talking and complaining about the weather. So normally I say okay people this is Holland and it is … Continue reading →

Pop-up store El Ramla Hamra…

Posted on May 9, 2013

I hope to see you in Amsterdam. I have a pop-up store in Amsterdam between 23 Mai and 26 Mai.

Moroccan lamp…

Posted on May 7, 2013

Totally in love with this picture and beautiful old Moroccan lamp. Styling by Swedish interior designer Marie Olsson Nylander. 

Dar Bibine, Tunisia…

Posted on April 14, 2013

A little bit to the right this time, Tunisia. I have never been in Tunisia but it always look so bright and blue on the photos. This guest house, Dar Bibine, belongs to the Belgium couple Isabelle and Gerard, lawyer and … Continue reading →

Sober & simple Moroccan…

Posted on March 22, 2013

Moroccan style is not always about colours. I love this kitchen. Sober and simple. The big Moroccan trays are also great. We have beautiful trays like these selected ourselves for El Ramla Hamra Photo: MarieClaire Italy

Roses in Morocco…

Posted on March 14, 2013

In 2011 I wrote also about the roses in Morocco. But with this cold that is still present I can use some summer inspiration. These beautiful photos give me a happy feeling. A few years ago when I brought my first … Continue reading →

Colourful boucherouite rugs…

Posted on March 10, 2013

I love neutrals, whites and blacks but sometimes you also need some colour in your life. thats why I love the Moroccan boucherouite rugs. The rugs are made from recycled materials such as cotton, nylon and wool textiles. Each rug … Continue reading →

Yellow in Morocco, Marrakech…

Posted on February 17, 2013

Spring yellow! I was viewing my old photos of Morocco. I have a lot of them as you know and thought maybe it would be nice to share again a few of them with you. I selected some photos all … Continue reading →