Shopping in the Souks of the Marrakech Medina
A guided walk through the souks of the Marrakech medina to hunt out crafts and spices.
MoroccoFull dayEasy
Best time
March – May · Sept – Nov
Currency
MAD
Climate
Semi-arid
Flight
3h30
Language
Arabic & French
The souks form a maze of several kilometres of covered lanes, historically organised by trade guild. A French-speaking companion knows the reliable craftsmen, the fair prices and the codes of haggling, which spares you the standardised circuits and the unwanted commissions.
The route adapts to what you're after: Souk Smata for babouches, Cherratine for leather goods, Haddadine for ironwork and lanterns, the dyers' souk for scarves, the spice merchants' square whose scent lingers. The guide also explains the codes of haggling, which always starts with a tea and rarely wraps up in fewer than three rounds of price.
Highlights
A companion who knows the craftsmen
Babouches, leather goods and ironwork
The spice merchants' square
A demonstration at the herbalist's
The codes of haggling explained
What's included
A French-speaking companion who knows the craftsmen
A guided walk through the souks by trade
A visit to a traditional herbalist
Itinerary
- 1
Meeting near Jemaa el-Fna
The whole route is on foot from the square.
- 2
The specialised souks
Babouches, leather, ironwork and dyers, according to your interests.
- 3
The herbalist
Essential oils, black soap and argan oil, with a demonstration.
- 4
Targeted return in the afternoon
Back to the craftsmen you liked in the morning.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Local partner
Globeasy local partnerMarrakech
Runs the excursion on the ground
