MARRAKECH DESIGNS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Production Manager of Marrakech Designs, Mohamed
Mohamed Elmaarouf is the production manager of Marrakech Designs, Mohamed collaborates closely with our team of master artisans to bring each custom project to life. His extensive knowledge of Morocco's traditional arts and crafts is an invaluable asset to our work. With a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to flawless logistics, Mohamed ensures that every project is executed with precision and care.
A retail pioneer in Chelsea Market, Mohamed founded Imports from Marrakesh Ltd. in 1999 in New York City. The son of a Marrakesh rug merchant, he began sourcing Amazigh carpets from the Atlas Mountains as early as 1968. In 1980, Mohamed contributed his expertise in Berber dialects and cultural insights to the Textile Museum in Washington, D.C., where he played a pivotal role in assembling a landmark collection of Berber weavings. His contributions were featured in the exhibition's companion book, From the Far West: Carpets and Textiles of Morocco.
Over the years, Mohamed has become a leading producer and source of handmade, fair-trade Moroccan home and fashion accessories. He is also the designer of the M Collection, a unique line of clothing crafted from hand-woven Moroccan textiles, exclusively available at Imports from Marrakesh. Additionally, Mohamed offers bespoke, immersive tours, guiding clients through Moroccan artisan workshops to experience the craftsmanship firsthand.
Stephanie Rudloe Regalado is the founder of Marrakech Designs, where she collaborates with artisan ateliers in Morocco to create custom mashrabiya, metalwork, zillij tile, and gebs friezes for discerning clients. Since 2000, she has also served as director of Imports from Marrakesh, cultivating a loyal following among architects, designers, and stylists.
Trained in classic interior decoration under the mentorship of William Hodgins Inc. in Boston, Stephanie refined her sensibility as a dealer, decorator, and stylist. Her specialty is mise en scène: whether in a gallery, shop, or home settings, her approach focuses on the spatial arrangement of every element-from furniture and flower arrangements to color, scent, light, and texture-to create a complete and immersive mood. Whether it's a custom mosaic order or a consultation on designing a beautiful room, Stephanie cares deeply about even the smallest, most delicate details.
Today, alongside her custom work with Marrakech Designs, Stephanie consults on interior design and renovation projects for private clients, drawing on her extensive experience and a trusted network of artisans in Morocco, New England, and the United Kingdom. With her thoughtful guidance, each project becomes a collaborative and highly personal process that honors the client's vision and elevates it with artistry and intention.