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Modest evening dresses: how to choose a kaftan
Length, sleeves, neckline, fabric and a matching hijab: how to choose a modest evening dress for a wedding, a henna night or Eid, and why the kaftan suits it. Read more...
Eid outfits: what to wear for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
Kaftan, kimono or takchita, colours, fabrics for the season, an outfit for prayer and visits: what to wear for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in 2027. Read more...
How to get married in Morocco: documents and steps for UK citizens
A step-by-step guide for UK citizens marrying a Moroccan partner: the CNI or affirmation, the file for the family judge, the adouls, recognition in the UK and the family visa. Read more...
Moroccan wedding: traditions, order of events and budget
From the khotba to the entrance on the amariya: the stages of a Moroccan wedding, its rites, its music, its meal, the formalities and a costed budget, in France and... Read more...
Plus Size Kaftan: Choosing the Right Size and Cut
Size chart from French 34 to 60, flattering cuts, fabrics that drape well, adjustment to your measurements: the guide to choosing a plus size kaftan. Read more...
The outfits of the Moroccan bride, from the henna night to the white kaftan
From the henna night in green and gold to the entrance in a white takchita: the five to seven outfits of the Moroccan bride, the role of the negafa and... Read more...
Kaftan colours: meaning and how to choose for the occasion
Green and gold for the henna night, white for the bride, the blue of the r'batia: what the colours of the kaftan mean and how to choose yours for the... Read more...
How to wear a kaftan: belt, jewellery, shoes and hairstyle
Belt or no belt, jewellery matched to the embroidery, shoes, hairstyle, headscarf: the simple rules for wearing a kaftan, from the henna night to the wedding party. Read more...
Moroccan wedding: what to wear as a guest?
Kaftan or takchita, the colour to avoid, the henna night outfit, headscarf, accessories: the dress code for a guest at a Moroccan wedding. Read more...
Traditional Moroccan clothing: kaftan, takchita, djellaba and other pieces
Kaftan, takchita, djellaba, gandoura, jabador, haik: the pieces of traditional Moroccan clothing, what sets them apart and the occasion for each. Read more...
Kaftan or takchita: what is the difference?
One piece for the kaftan, two for the takchita, joined by the mdamma: composition, origin, occasions and a comparison table to help you choose. Read more...
The Moroccan kaftan: definition, origin, fabrics and craftsmanship
Definition, origin, UNESCO inscription, fabrics, embroidery and finishes: the essentials of the Moroccan kaftan, and how to recognise a fine piece. Read more...