Sandra Zwollo, the founder of Harem has lived in Morocco for over a decade and has been fascinated and inspired by Oriental traditions since her arrival. Originally Dutch, she has been living abroad for more than thirty years and created Café du Livre, a restaurant and bookstore in Marrakech, in 2005. She is also co-owner of a company called HabibiHomes, which rents out luxury private homes.
Sandra studied psychology and English literature at Columbia University and is passionate about great food, well-being, giving back and healthy living. In Marrakech, Sandra has carefully selected a team of dedicated and passionate professionals who share the Harem philosophy. The masseuses, beauticians, yoga teacher, and chef/nutritionist, as well as the local female staff, are all eager to serve guests with attention, thoughtfulness, and discretion.
Sergei Vera, Harem’s nutritionist and consultant chef, was brought up between London, Madrid and Hamburg. He studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and the Blue Elephant in Bangkok, has a degree in German Literature and is a post-graduate in Food Science and Nutrition. He worked as a Chef for Ecocentro in Madrid, Restaurant Guillaume in Paris and Botánico Café in Granada, and also as a private chef and lecturer for Les Roches in Marbella. He is assisted or substituted by Tara Stevens.
