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An integral part of Australia's fashion calendar, Morocco Global has partnered with Melbourne Fashion Week to celebrate our vibrant and diverse fashion community. From runways in striking locations to industry talks, this year we highlight fashion in all its forms in the city that loves it the most.

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Saturday, 24 October | 2 - 4pm
Morocco Global
8 Dorcas St, Southbank

Discover the history of haute couture at an exhibition and book launch where Parisian elegance meets the spirit of Morocco.

GrathElms traces the arrival of haute couture to Australia from the runways of Paris. A curated display of mannequins, films and rare images will showcase iconic archival designs and fascinating encounters with figures like Coco Chanel, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Picasso.

Plus, author Neil McGrath joins creative director Fatimah Al Jarrari for an intimate conversation on culture, craftsmanship and design.

This event will be hosted at Morocco Global Showroom as part of an evolving series of curated installations, literary encounters and artisan workshops.

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Melbourne Books is an independent Australian publishing house founded in 2000 by its publisher.

Their mission is to help our authors tell their stories — whether a personal journey, an imagined adventure, the history of a place or organisation or tales told through such mediums as food recipes or musical careers. We publish a wide range of books: from biographies, cookbooks, art and architecture to social histories, travel, academic works and novels. 

Morocco Global has partnered with Melbourne Books to hear from some of Melbourne’s most influential people.

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Marrakech Magic Market Launch
Step into the spirit of Marrakech with an afternoon celebrating Moroccan culture, food and traditions, featuring henna, coffee cup readings, music and delicious Moroccan flavours.

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Freedom to Be
A celebration of identity, fashion and authenticity, creating a welcoming space for the queer community to express themselves, dress as they wish, and explore who they are and who they want to be.

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Arabic Calligraphy Workshop
Discover the history and cultural significance of Arabic calligraphy before creating your own piece of art to take home.

Wednesday, 30th September
6pm - 8pm
Morocco Global
8 Dorcas St, Southbank

Discover the role of spices in Moroccan cooking, learn why the tagine is more than simply a cooking vessel, and explore the traditions and techniques that have shaped Moroccan cuisine for generations.

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Saturday, 07 November | 2-4pm
Morocco Global
8 Dorcas St, Southbank

Join us for a hands-on fashion sketch workshop exploring the fundamentals of fashion illustration and design — from understanding proportion and silhouette to communicating your ideas through line, shape and movement.

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Saturday, 07 November | 6-8pm
Morocco Global
8 Dorcas St, Southbank

Bring along a piece of clothing or an accessory that you no longer wear and discover how it can be reimagined, redesigned and given a new life.

We'll explore the world of fast fashion and its impact, before turning our attention to the possibilities of upcycling — learning how creativity and design can transform what we already have.

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Saturday, 14 November | 2-4pm
Morocco Global
8 Dorcas St, Southbank

Join us for an immersive exploration of traditional Moroccan approaches to hair, face and body care, discovering how natural ingredients can be used to nourish, protect and enhance your natural beauty.

Learn about the rituals behind Moroccan beauty — from maintaining healthy, lustrous hair to caring for your skin and creating that unmistakable natural glow.

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