Ilham Glaoui’s Nour Bougie is more than a candle atelier—it’s a poetic revival of Morocco’s centuries-old dialogue between wax and light. Created to honor the women artisans whose quiet mastery shapes each flame, Nour blends ancestral techniques with contemporary minimalism. A defining moment came when Inwi, Morocco’s leading telecom brand known for supporting bold cultural projects, commissioned a monumental three-meter lantern. The challenge transformed the workshop’s rhythm and forged a new sense of ambition.
Among the artisans, Hafida Zizi sculpts warm, scented wax like clay, drawing on Moroccan arches, earthen jars, and Atlantic stones for inspiration. Each morning, the studio awakens to the soft hiss of melting wax and the crackle of cooling candles. Together, they craft light that carries memory, resilience, and the enduring beauty of tradition—pieces designed not just to illuminate a room but to spark an intimate dialogue with the senses, a reminder that light, like memory, is meant to be savored.
Nour Bougie
