Until 1 September, Rustan’s brings to you the mystery and magic of Morocco with its “Fall in Love with Morocco” festival. Now on its second year, the month-long event will be held in partnership with HSBC, Adventure International Tours Inc. and Ralph’s Wines & Sprits.

Avid shoppers and jet-setters who have traveled to this exotic land of riches can expect festivities brought to a new level of fun with more grand events, shopping finds, sumptuous fare and music and dancing that lifts the soul.

Over the next few weeks, indulge in true Moroccan fashion with experiential vignettes, showcasing the best of the country and its culture. Head to Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-La and discover curios that will help bring more personality and charm to your spaces.

It’s not only your spaces that can be livened up with Moroccan finds. Bejeweled shawls, slippers, kaftans and D’jellaba offer comfort and luxury for the everyday.

Lounge in graceful pieces that leave you feeling like a true Arabian princess.

Also, argan oil harvested straight from the heart of the desert is available to lend its miraculous beautifying benefits hereabouts.

For a special culinary presentation, Rustan’s Makati on the 5th level brings you the opportunity to savor the decadent bites at the Café Casablanca, which will open soon, and it will be headed by authentic Moroccan Chef Rachida Bousta. From the richly spiced lamb and beef roasts, to sweet and nutty deserts, travel through your taste buds with these amazing dishes.

On 30 August, learn more tips and techniques to put together an exciting spread with a tablescapes workshop with Rachelle Wenger at the Grand Atrium, Shangri-La Plaza. Have fun learning to decorating vignettes for your home and dining with interior decorator Rachelle Wenger. Level up your hosting game with these new skills and picks.

Fully channel the vibrant mood and spirit of the culture with the Belly Dancing Performance at Rustan’s Makati on 31 August. Let the rhythmic power of the music and choreography have you clapping and tapping along with the heart-thumping presentation.

Get front-row seats with a minimum single-receipt purchase worth P10,000 of Moroccan merchandise. Be one of the first customers to claim will receive a complimentary ticket (good for two) to watch the performance. It is valid only for purchases made from 7 to 31 August 2019, and redemption of tickets will be at the 5th floor, Main Concierge.

Delighting shoppers even further, HSBC offers its cardholders zero percent interest for six months for minimum single receipt purchases of P10,000 and X10 FSP points on Moroccan merchandise.

And should your heart be entranced and taken by the beauty of the Morocco, feel free to book a first-class flight straight to the land of longing and enjoy zero percent installment for up to nine months on Moroccan tour packages at the exclusive travel fairs, held in partnership with Adventure International Tours Inc.

Secure your tickets at the 5th level of Rustan’s Makati on 24 and 25 August (10 a.m. to 9: 30 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday). Catch the fair as well on 30 to 31 August (11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday) at the 2nd Level, Rustan’s Shangri-La Atrium.