Marrakech

When visiting Marrakech, a trip to the souks is essential

Whether you are looking for a bargain or simply for the pleasure of the eyes, do not miss such a visit.The souks of Marrakech are ranked among the largest and most beautiful in Morocco, there are everything: crafts, cooking, pottery, jewelry, spices, slippers, clothing and much more.

To get to the souks of Marrakech is simple, just go to the famous place Djema El Fna and venture into the medina.
The history of the souks is old. These places were favored by the caravaneers who traded their goods before facing the Moroccan desert.
The souks - meaning markets in French - soon became a gathering place for people who began to settle around their last.
The unifying force of these improvised markets is therefore authentic!
Even though the souks lost their artisanal wealth by the arrival of many products from China, some craftsmen (carpenters, ferroniers etc.) continue to use their traditional knowledge.
In Marrakech, the activity of the souks mobilizes more than 40 000 craftsmen, specialists in many fields, simple and sometimes unthinkable!
In all, 18 souks are listed from the souk babouches, souk spices, the souk of carpets, a maze whose goal is to get lost to move only to the rhythm of scents, colors and noises!
A confrontation with the Berber civilization that gives life to these places and attract you among them.
Quickly you will lose your head among the different products. The solution to the favorite? The negotiation, a real game settles then between the Moroccans and the tourists!
As you go, you will go from one souk to another, each one of them is destined for a type of merchandise.
Among the most interesting souks to discover you have:

• Smata souk (babouches)
• The souk Hajjarine (stonecutter souk)
• The Chkairia souk (leather bags)
• The jewelry souk (gold and silver souk)
• The sou El Hadaddine (blacksmiths)
• The Zrabi souk (carpets)

To visit the souks of Marrakech, you do not need a guide and even less map, all the pleasure lies in wandering in its narrow streets.
Marrakchis are also very available to show you the paths.