spotlight on marrakesh | kamal laftimi.

Name: Kamal Laftimi

Age: 40

Star sign: Pisces.

Hometown: Marrakech.

Other cities you have lived in? Kyoto.

Describe yourself in 3 words or less: restless and curious.

What do you do here? Answering your questions.

What makes Marrakesh so special? A universe away from Europe but so close. It is a 1000-year-old visual delight.

Favorite place for coffee? Café des épices.

Favorite time to visit the Jemma el-Fna? Early morning.

Favorite rooftop for a sunset drink? Nomad.

Where can we eat the best street food? Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha, souk ablouh.

Any other hidden secrets about the city you can share? Riad 18.

Favorite weekend getaway outside Marrakesh? Residence al maqam tahanaout.

What’s on your stereo? Funk music.

And who is inspiring you right now? Serge Becker.

Words you live by... dont worry, be happening.

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