A History of Coffee


Morocco Global
Morocco Global
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2 hours Experience size 1 to 40 guests       $25

The Story of Melbourne Coffee
A taste of the history, culture, and people behind Melbourne’s coffee obsession.
Saturday 29 August | 2–4pm
Morocco Global
8 Dorcas St, Southbank
Why is Melbourne one of the world’s great coffee cities?
Join us for a relaxed and immersive afternoon exploring the history of coffee in Melbourne — from its roots and early coffee culture to the thriving café scene that has helped make Melbourne a global coffee capital.
  • Enjoy an endless supply of traditional Italian coffee
  • Savour a traditional Italian pastry
  • Hear the stories behind Melbourne’s coffee culture
  • Discover the Italian influence on Melbourne coffee
  • Share a coffee and connect with fellow coffee lovers
Meet the people behind the story
Hear from people who have helped document, shape, and celebrate Melbourne’s remarkable coffee culture:
  • Dominic Pellegrino — author of Melbourne Coffee Roasters: A History
  • Josh Jackson — Genovese Coffee and 2024 Australian Olympic barista
Come along, share a coffee, enjoy a traditional Italian treat, and discover the fascinating story of how Melbourne became a city where coffee is more than a drink — it’s part of the culture.
Hosted by Morocco Global, Dominic Pellegrino, Genovese Coffee, Mocopan Coffee, Melbourne Books, and Portfolio Institute.
What you'll get
endless supply of traditional Italian coffee, and an Italian pastry
Location

8 Dorcas Street, Southbank VIC

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Morocco Global
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Morocco Global
Enter a world where art, culture and experience come together.
Hidden in the heart of Melbourne, Morocco Global is a space for curiosity, creativity and connection — where Moroccan heritage meets contemporary art, design and culture.
Founded by multidisciplinary artist and creative visionary Fatimah Al Jarrari, Morocco Global was created as a meeting place: between Morocco and Melbourne, tradition and modernity, established artists and emerging voices, craftsmanship and contemporary expression.
Our events are designed to be experienced, not simply attended.
You might find yourself surrounded by art, discovering the hands and stories behind traditional craftsmanship, immersed in music, sharing food and conversation, learning a new creative practice, or encountering an artist whose work changes the way you see something familiar.
Every event offers a different doorway into culture.
Come curious. Leave inspired.
Whether you are an artist, collector, designer, culture lover, curious traveller, creative soul — or simply someone looking for an experience beyond the ordinary — Morocco Global invites you to step inside.
Discover something beautiful. Meet someone unexpected. Experience culture differently.
Morocco Global — where heritage is reimagined, creativity is celebrated, and every gathering becomes an experience.

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