06/23/2023
So consider this my first official introduction along with the must-do cheesy photo shot, which apparently is a requirement for all Chocolatiers😂.
My name is Naoufal N. Guelzim I was born and raised in Morocco and I am the founder/ Head Chocolatier here at Maison Noir.
My story with Dark chocolate started about 10 years ago after I came back from a trip to Europe, once I started running low on the chocolate haul I brought along then I started trying to find somewhere locally to get my fix, but to my dismay there was none! So I immediately knew that there was a niche to fill, and took on the challenge. I started by taking classes, watching countless videos, and lots of trial and error, mostly error though!😂 Fast forward I now run a chocolatier that specializes in sustainable Dark chocolate and confectionery using imported Cacao Barry chocolate only.
Q: What are your favorite activities?
A: Fire pit cooking and bouldering
Q: What did you do for a living before you became a chocolatier?
A: I worked for the Criminal Division at the Department of Justice
Q: What’s your favorite food other than Dark chocolate?
A: Raw sea urchin, scallop sashimi, and all things Moroccan
Q: If you weren’t a chocolatier what would you be?
A: A marine biologist
Q: What’s a weird thing about you?
A: I LOVE anything brown leather
Q: What’s 3 things from your bucket list?
A: 1. Visit India
2. Visit “The lost City” of Petra, Jordan
3. Get a cupping therapy
It’s nice to finally e-meet everyone!