MARRAKECH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

With Rémi Bonhomme newly appointed as artistic director, the revamped festival looks set to establish itself as a key player in showcasing high-quality African and Middle Eastern works. Spread across six venues, it includes roundtables and workshops.

Nov 13-21; festivalmarrakech.info

NORYA AYRON

Algerian-born designer Norya Ayron works with local artisans to transform traditional clothing in contemporary ways. She now designs her own, richly patterned fabric out of a new atelier and showroom in Gueliz, which also offers shoppers the chance to create bespoke items.

norya-ayron.com

KE’CH CREATION

Inspired by the costumes of her upbringing in the Swiss Alps, Carla Walser works with Al Kawtar, the women’s association of artisans, to hand-craft linen skirts, dresses and kaftans. Where they come into their own is