KASBAH Moroccan Decor is Closed Till September 2024
About Kasbah
Our Vision
Our Products
Our Products
At Kasbah Artesania Arabe, we seek to share our admiration of the skill and craftsmanship of the Moroccan Berber and Arab master artisans so you too can appreciate and help preserve this unique artform. We hope to inspire you, whether you are looking for a complete Moroccan interior design makeover or a stylish accent piece or a cool and unique gift.
Our Products
Our Products
Our Products
We offer a unique and constantly evolving art collection, most of which is individually selected from North Africa. Arabian style and craftsmanship are well known for their exotic and unique qualities. In particular, Morocco has a large number of skilled artisans with a distinct Andaluz-Moorish style uniquely free of Turkish influences, which is purer and stronger than that of other Arab nations.
Our Team
Our Products
Our Team
Our team is headed up by Gayne Franzen who is both passionate and knowledgeable and is committed to helping our customers achieve their interior design dreams. He is supported by a team of specialists we have developed over the last twenty plus years. We believe in providing exceptional personal customer service and supporting the incredible master artisans of Morocco and the wider Arab world.
What is a Kasbah?
Kasbah is defined as a North African citadel. Built by the Berbers from the 11th century onwards, a Kasbah was a single family stronghold which increased in size as the family expanded.
In Morocco, numerous kasbahs are located on the southern slopes of the Atlas Mountains, on the edge of the Saharra Desert and on 'The Route of the Kasbahs' between the desert towns of Er-Rachidia and Quarzazate. These kasbahs once provided stopover points for camel caravans on the trade route between Marrakech and Timbuctu.
Who is Kasbah?
KASBAH is a small family business fronted by Gayne Franzen. Having lived several years in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, and travelled extensively throughout the country, Gayne developed an appreciation and admiration of the skill and craftsmanship of the Moroccan Berber and Arab master artisans. In particular, he has acquired a wide knowledge of the unique handcrafted Berber tribal carpets.
In 2002, Gayne returned to the old Moorish village of Mojacar, located in the region of Andalucia in Spain which was, for over 800 years the beating heart of the Arabian Empire. The influence of this colourful and exotic empire can clearly be seen in the present day culture and architecture of the region.
Observing a lack of availability of authentic Arabian quality home decoration and arts and crafts, Kasbah was opened in 2003.
Buying Trip
Hence, Kasbah completes the circle; extending the trade route from Morocco back to Moorish Spain (Al Andaluz) from which it once originated. Established for over 20 years now, the Kasbah is a colorful and vibrant 'Aladin's cave' of unique treasures, which we invite you to include on your trade route.
Where is Kasbah Artesania Arabe?
We are located on the beach road between Mojacar centre and Garrucha, on Mojacar Playa in Almeria, Spain. For more detailed information on how to find us and current opening hours Contact Us