The Gontran Cherrier Marrakech is a bakery that reflects the rich tradition and artistry of French boulangerie right in the heart of Marrakech. Deep-rooted in solid family tradition, the love of bread and pastry for Gontran Cherrier had begun during his childhood in the bakery of his father in Normandy. The ambition to continue the craft in successive generations has grown over time, and Gontran has represented the fourth generation of master bakers in his family.
Excellence has been his guiding philosophy in the sojourns through the world of food. After formal training at the prestigious Ecole Ferrandi in Paris and a diploma at the Grands Moulins de Paris, Gontran also gathered experience in a few of the most renowned gastronomic establishments, including working alongside such starred chefs as Alain Passard and Alain Senderens. These experiences molded his approach toward emphasizing the artistry of bread as an important part of haute cuisine.
Gontran Cherrier Marrakech was an interpretation of craftsmanship in artisanal French baking, imagined with influences from around the world. It combines artfully the range of French classics with a refreshing mashup of flavors, spices, and textures from around the globe. Nowadays, he travels all over Morocco, Romania, and Russia, adding to his craft through the creation of recipes, using local ingredients combined with traditional French techniques that would make anyone go 'ahh, what magic'.
These range from classic French loaves to creative, colorful pastries that reflect the chef's imagination and worldwide inspirations. Each one of them serves as testimony to his firm conviction that bread and pastry should not only taste great, but also tell a story of cultural exchange and craftsmanship.
At Gontran Cherrier Marrakech, one is promised a gastronomic journey of French savoir-faire married to the lively flavors of Marrakech, absolutely unique in the field of artisanal baking.
