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You Can Now Shop From A Medina In Marrakesh By Just Sitting On Your Comfy Recliner!

Who would have thought that one day we'd be able to shop from a medina in Marrakesh from the comfort of our homes? All details inside!

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By: Priyanka Chakrabarti Published: Dec 09, 2020 02:40 PM IST

You Can Now Shop From A Medina In Marrakesh By Just Sitting On Your Comfy Recliner!

Who would have thought that one day we’d be able to shop from a medina in Marrakesh from the comfort of our homes? All details below! By Kumar Shree

The largest small group adventure travel company in the world, Intrepid Travel, is launching two new online shopping experiences. Intrepid Travel takes up the cause in partnership with Local Purse that helps professional guides, artisans and vendors from around the world to reach a broader consumer base through personalised live video shopping experiences.

 

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Since small enterprises and local businesses around the world have taken a massive hit due to the ongoing Coronavirus scare, the two companies have come together to their rescue. They are helping local establishments tap into the global market by hand-holding them to take baby steps into the world of online retailing — something that these businesses are not capable of pulling off by themselves because of huge capital requirements and other factors.

The shopping experiences will first present Koutoubia Herbal, a small shop in Medina dealing in a vast range of products such as skincare, perfume, herbs and spices. Abdeljalil Raqas, a Marrakesh native will introduce shoppers to these products through an interactive video.

Next up will be a traditional Moroccan Berber rug experience that will present elements from the Dar Mjber store to the buyers. The store sources handmade rugs made by tribal women from all over Morocco. Aziz Mejbar, a local artisan will narrate the story of these rugs.

 

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Both experiences will unfold on the website at 07:00 am EST on designated dates. You can check out more details on Intrepid Travel’s website.

The pandemic has urged people to look for indigenous experiences in travel, shopping, dining and more. On the flip side, it has brought the world closer through a series of innovative and interactive virtual activities. The fact that you can now shop from a medina in Marrakesh without having to travel there says a lot about the future of online experiences.

Related: Join Us On A Virtual Retail Therapy In The Fashion Hub Of Marrakesh

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