A modern shopping mall entrance with glass doors and large glass windows, surrounded by potted plants and trees. People are seen walking nearby, and the mall has a distinctive wooden and metal roof structure. The sign above the entrance reads 'SAVES' in stylized white letters.

Marche dar essalam


Scope of work

Branding, Interior Design, Master Planning.

Location

Rabat, Morocco


Retail: stronger together

At a moment when retail is redefining itself, brands gain strength by sharing a destination: gathering under one roof increases foot traffic, creates new rituals, and encourages visitors to stay longer. Marché Dar Essalam, a 13,000 m² mixed-use destination in the heart of Rabat, brings together a fresh food market, fashion and beauty brands, restaurants, and cultural spaces. Set on the grounds of a former orange grove, it offers the vibrancy of a market hall with the comfort and atmosphere of a contemporary gathering place. Rather than stack experiences side by side, the project draws inspiration from hospitality. Warm materials, generous circulation, inviting lounges, and thoughtful service cues guide the visitor from one universe to another. Shopping becomes less transactional and more experiential , closer to how one moves through a hotel lobby, a café, or a cultural venue. In this spirit, at Saguez & Dash we created the identities and first concept stores for three fashion brands: Sèves for adults, Madd for teens, and Lilmi for children. Each one expresses its own personality, yet all contribute to a shared sense of welcome and comfort within this new civic landmark.

The word "porsche" written in stylized cursive font with a metallic finish.

The adult fashion space draws inspiration from the site’s historic orangery and the lush, ever-present plant life.

Women in yellow dresses walking in a line through a pumpkin patch at sunset.
Interior of a modern clothing store with mannequins, clothing racks, and hanging greenery under a glass ceiling.

Madd is the teen space: naturally urban and offbeat.

Colorful text spelling 'LIL' in various shades of green, pink, and orange, with the words 'LITTLE ME' beneath in black.
Two ripe oranges hanging on an orange tree surrounded by green leaves.
Display of six colorful caps arranged on a wooden wall with a shelf holding a Lilly pulitzer box at the bottom.
Several wooden hangers on a clothing rack, each holding a pastel-colored children's shirt, in a retail store.