Marrakesh Express
791 College Ave. #2
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 649-7717
sdavis@uslink.net
www.marrakeshexpress.org
Contact person: Susan Schaefer Davis
Wholesale Accounts Available
Giving Moroccan women access to a world market by selling their weaving online, thereby retaining more profit as they bypass the middleman, is my focus. On my website, you can “meet” and buy directly from Moroccan weavers in the nonprofit section, Women Weavers OnLine. The rugs are handwoven wool and usually one- of-a-kind; some women can also weave to order. I lead cultural tours where we visit some of the weavers, as well as meet other Moroccans in their homes. When I am in Morocco in the spring, I can shop for a Moroccan rug in the style, colors, and size you would like.
We offer creative, enlightening, and delicious journeys to Morocco, Peru, Italy, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Mongolia, and more. Meet artisans in their homes and villages, shop in local markets, and dine in private homes as well as local restaurants. Stay in charming small hotels typical of each locale. Great guides, excellent private transportation, unique activities thanks to longtime friendships with local people eager to welcome us and share their daily lives and culture. Hands-on workshops can be arranged and programs customized to your specific wishes. We specialize in working with small groups and individuals.
For over twenty-five years, I have served as an international consultant specializing in weaving and other fiber arts, production efficiency, and design. I have lived and consulted in the Caribbean, Africa, and the United States, and I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, ages, and skill levels. Skilled in translating customer’s stated and unstated expectations into handwoven articles, I know how to translate vision into art inspiration.
