Fez — Moroccan designer Myriam Mourabit has expanded her collection of temporary tattoos, presenting new motifs that transform traditional Moroccan symbols into delicate ornaments for the skin.
The collection draws from Amazigh patterns, embroidery, and henna art, turning familiar visual codes into contemporary “skin jewelry.” The tattoos come in black, white, gold, and silver, allowing them to be worn alone or layered depending on the occasion.
Mourabit presented the pieces as subtle additions to festive dress, especially when paired with a refined caftan. In a recent post, the designs appeared on pearl-white fabric alongside a caftan by Zineb Ghazali Couture, photographed by Ahmed Ismaili and modeled by Aibelaa.
Heritage on the skin
The new motifs continue Mourabit’s long-running interest in signs, textures, and cultural memory. Her creative universe has often been associated with the idea of “empreinte,” or imprint, a word that connects relief, ethnic motifs, tattoos, and Moroccan visual heritage.
With the temporary tattoo collection, Mourabit extends that language from objects and decoration to the body. The result is not a permanent mark, but a light, changing ornament that can accompany a ceremony, a photoshoot, a wedding, or a single evening.
The pieces also echo Morocco’s henna traditions, where the body becomes a canvas for celebration, beauty, and identity. Mourabit’s approach updates that familiar gesture through modern materials and graphic precision, while keeping the emotional link to Moroccan heritage visible.
A contemporary way to wear tradition
The charm of the collection lies in its temporary nature. These tattoos can be chosen for a moment, removed, replaced, or combined with other motifs. That flexibility makes them closer to fashion accessories than conventional body art.
They also fit naturally within Morocco’s ceremonial wardrobe. On the skin, a small white, gold, or silver motif can extend the elegance of a caftan without overwhelming it. The tattoo becomes a final detail, placed between jewelry, embroidery, and gesture.
The collection is available in Rabat at three points of sale, including Carrefour des livres Musée MMVI, 17 Océan, and Zeste d’Orient, according to Mourabit’s post.
