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Morocco Travel Blog with Tastemaker Steven di Renza
Steven di Renza is Creative Director Retail Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech and Owner of Riad n°9 and Restaurant n°7 in Fes.
He is an American who was born in Philadelphia and has lived in Lyon, New York, Paris, Hanoi, London and in Fes and Marrakech in Morocco. Di Renza has always worked in the visual arts coordinating photo production, developing products, as a fashion, then accessories and finally as creative director in the luxury sector.
Morocco Travel Blog:
What are some design, cuisine or artistic trends you foresee for 2016?
Stephen di Renza:
Design: strong mid-century influence continues
Cuisine: clean cuisine with farm-to-table seasonal ingredients
Art: digital and electronic components or influence
Morocco Travel Blog:
What is your personal favorite place to be?
Stephen di Renza:
In bed with my cat Tache
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What is the secret equation for the perfect Morocco weekend?
Stephen di Renza:
Plan where to go and how to get there then let things happen by themselves
Morocco Travel Blog:
What was the last picture you took on your phone?
Stephen di Renza:
My friend’s 3-year old in terracotta pot that is taller than me.
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What is on your personal bucket list to do or see in 2016?
Stephen di Renza:
The American west (embarrassingly I’ve never been).
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What is your favorite lunch spot in Morocco?
Stephen di Renza:
Café de la Grande Poste
Morocco Travel Blog:
What is your greatest achievement?
Stephen di Renza:
Learning the Vietnamese language
Morocco Travel Blog:
What is the last book you read?
Stephen di Renza:
The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide
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Name a Moroccan tradition you will never try?
Stephen di Renza:
Circumcision
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What is the name of your favorite Moroccan artist, writer or designer?
Stephen di Renza:
Emerging photographer Laila Hida
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What is your greatest indulgence?
Stephen di Renza:
Too much fine chocolate
Morocco Travel Blog:
Is there anything I should know?
Stephen di Renza:
Are you good at keeping secrets?
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