In this episode, we sit down with Meryanne Loum-Martin, a trailblazing figure whose path arcs from the precision of the legal world to the soulful artistry of boutique hospitality. She takes us through her early years in law, where structure and strategy shaped her thinking, and into the bold leap that led her to create Jnane Tamsna, her iconic oasis in Marrakech.
Listeners will hear how she transformed a dream into a living, breathing sanctuary, merging design, culture, sustainability, and community into a single heartbeat. Along the way, she speaks candidly about identity, ambition, resilience, and what it means to build something both beautiful and meaningful.
Whether you're fascinated by creative reinvention or curious about the evolution of African luxury hospitality, this conversation offers a rare window into the mind of a woman who reshaped her world and invited others to do the same.
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Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and Gardens by Maryanne Loum-Martin available at Rizzoli: https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847864270/
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