{"id":12009,"date":"2026-03-30T12:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.valeriebarkowski.com\/?p=12009"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:21:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:21:10","slug":"v-barkowski-home-linen-at-riad-soumaya-a-contemporary-address-on-the-ourika-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.valeriebarkowski.com\/en\/v-barkowski-home-linen-at-riad-soumaya-a-contemporary-address-on-the-ourika-road\/","title":{"rendered":"V.Barkowski Home Linen at Riad Soumaya: a contemporary address on the Ourika Road"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A Contemporary Home at the Gates of Marrakech<\/h2>

Riad Soumaya<\/a> is located on the Ourika Road<\/strong>, a few minutes from Marrakech. The house is contemporary but designed as a riad<\/strong>, echoing the first riad that the owners, a Belgian couple, had lived in the kasbah. Their experience in the medina inspired the architecture of this new address<\/strong>: larger, open to the surrounding landscapes, while retaining the intimacy of the traditional layout. <\/p>

The location is ideal: close to the medina, not far from La Mamounia for a drink or an ice cream at the garden kiosk, easily connected to the airport, located on the Amizmiz road and close to golf courses. A discreet address<\/strong>, calm, connected to Marrakech without getting lost in its hustle and bustle. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A Meeting in Marrakech and a Choice that Became Evident<\/h2>

The owners and Val\u00e9rie Barkowski<\/strong> met at Mustapha Blaoui’s<\/a>, an essential figure in the medina. He had been saying for a long time that this meeting had to happen. He was right. Since then, Riad Soumaya has been adorned with V.Barkowski home linen<\/strong>: a natural choice for a spacious, minimalist house, designed with attention to detail. <\/p>

The owners are generous, attentive, and invested in their guests. Their affinity with Marrakech craftsmanship<\/strong> guides their decisions: as much as possible, every object in the riad is made locally<\/strong>. Riad Soumaya is not present on booking platforms; a way to embrace direct and personal hospitality. A choice that resonates with the values of Val\u00e9rie Barkowski<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Bed Linen: Precision, Flexibility, and Thoughtful Dialogue<\/h2>

The owner has a clear vision for her establishment. The collaboration is based on a precise understanding: for each special request, Val\u00e9rie and her team seek a solution, propose a finish, or adapt a model. This attentiveness is one of the pillars of this collaboration.<\/p>

The chosen designs find their place in the riad’s rooms. Generous volumes, light, unobstructed views: the bed linen<\/strong> integrates seamlessly. The materials and finishes meet the desired simplicity. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Table Linen: Understated Elegance and Daily Use<\/h2>

The V.Barkowski table linen<\/strong> is used daily. It complements raw earthenware, also signed VB, chosen for its matte and natural appearance. The ensemble reinforces the minimalism of the house. The table remains structured and clear. Proportions, textures, meticulous service- nothing is left to chance. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Bathrobes: a Discreet Signature<\/h2>

The bathrobes chosen for Riad Soumaya are the V.Barkowski \u201csignature\u201d bathrobes<\/strong>. The same ones found on the Steam Ship Sudan<\/a> in Egypt or at Casa Carolina<\/a> in Colombia. Their style follows the logic of the house: Understated appearance, yet with refinement and elegance. The finishes speak for themselves and illustrate the constant pursuit of quality. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A collaboration based on shared values<\/h2>

This collaboration is enduring because it is based on a shared vision<\/strong>:
working with Marrakech workshops, supporting local production<\/strong>, prioritizing precise materials and techniques, choosing durable pieces<\/strong>, capable of transcending seasons.<\/p>

This approach to craftsmanship is dear to the Riad’s owners, who know their artisans, follow the production, and ensure the coherence of each element – values that resonate and create a natural connection with V. Barkowski<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The VB linen experience in a real-world context<\/h2>

The photos taken at the riad show how the linen lives in an environment designed for it.<\/p>

The clear volumes of the rooms, their open views, an architecture allowing materials to breathe, naturally welcome the V. Barkowski sets. The table linen offers structured and elegant compositions, true to the spirit of the riad. <\/p>

Overall: a fluid continuity between craftsmanship and hospitality. Harmony comes from coherence, use, and the way the owners inhabit the house. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For Hoteliers and Guesthouses: a workshop in Marrakech<\/h2>

Hotels and guesthouses wishing to work with a local workshop can draw inspiration from this collaboration. The V.Barkowski store in Marrakech<\/a> supports professionals:
bed linen, table linen, bath linen, bathrobes, custom pieces, advice adapted to the architecture of each project. <\/p>

Riad Soumaya<\/strong> is an example of this: a house that carefully chooses its partners and uses V.Barkowski linen daily.<\/p>

To discover the collections, visit the boutique, or consider a collaboration, you can write to:
info@valeriebarkowski.com<\/a><\/p>

or visit the V.Barkowski store<\/a>,
142 Arset Aouzel, Dar Bacha, Marrakech Medina,
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