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After excelling in pastry-making for ten years, Naïma Meralli-Ballou founded the chocolaterie Sambika in 2021

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Being deaf is not a barrier

Being deaf is not a barrier

NAIMA MERALLI BALLOU

A visit to a school for deaf children

Being deaf is not a barrier

NAIMA MERALLI BALLOU

A visit to a school for deaf children

From an initial sketch to the final gift box

From an initial sketch to the final gift box

NAIMA MERALLI BALLOU

From the very first hand-drawn sketch to the final presentation of the gift box, every element is thoughtfully conceived and meticulously crafted to reflect the soul of Sambika. Each line,...

From an initial sketch to the final gift box

NAIMA MERALLI BALLOU

From the very first hand-drawn sketch to the final presentation of the gift box, every element is thoughtfully conceived and meticulously crafted to reflect the soul of Sambika. Each line,...

A gift they will remember

A gift they will remember

NAIMA MERALLI BALLOU

Where every gift box becomes a moment to remember.  Sambika offers an elegant selection of gift boxes, thoughtfully designed to suit every occasion. From the refined 4-Bar Gift Box to...

A gift they will remember

NAIMA MERALLI BALLOU

Where every gift box becomes a moment to remember.  Sambika offers an elegant selection of gift boxes, thoughtfully designed to suit every occasion. From the refined 4-Bar Gift Box to...

Happy new year!!!

Happy new year!!!

NAIMA MERALLI BALLOU

Happy New Year 2026, dear followers.

Happy new year!!!

NAIMA MERALLI BALLOU

Happy New Year 2026, dear followers.

A look back at 2025

A look back at 2025

NAIMA MERALLI BALLOU

2025 is nearly over and we have to remember this year's best seller: the 70% Dark - Ganache Vanille.

A look back at 2025

NAIMA MERALLI BALLOU

2025 is nearly over and we have to remember this year's best seller: the 70% Dark - Ganache Vanille.

A signature gift box

A signature gift box

NAIMA MERALLI BALLOU

Elevate Your Gifting Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a loved one or a sophisticated treat for yourself, Sambika offers a taste of Madagascar’s finest. Our chocolates...

A signature gift box

NAIMA MERALLI BALLOU

Elevate Your Gifting Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a loved one or a sophisticated treat for yourself, Sambika offers a taste of Madagascar’s finest. Our chocolates...