What they are like and what to buy in the Marrakech Souks: tips

Without a doubt, one of the most “exciting” What are you going to enjoy in your trip to Marrakech is walk through the Souks what's in the Medina, where it is very difficult for you to resist buying, and where you will have to bargain.

Los Zocos It is a very large area of ​​the Medina of Marrakesh, which from the center Jemaa El Fna Square It extends towards the north in a network of long streets covered by fabrics, of alleys and small squares, and with the most hidden corners.

In these alleys, where you are continually elbowed by the large crowds of people that gather in the Souks, sales stalls follow one another with the most varied product offering.

This is the experience of visiting the Marrakech Souks

There is practically nothing you can think of that you can't find in the Souks.

The Souk sales stalls They open early and many of them close late in the evening.

These stalls are generally grouped by the types of products they sell.

In this way you will find different areas where, for example, silversmiths, scrap dealers, clothing sellers, artisans of all types of specialty, etc. are concentrated.

In fact, these areas have specific names such as, for example, the Smarine Souk, the main artery that leaves from the Jemaa El Fna Square, which brings together bazaars and clothing stalls.

But next to it you will find a fresh produce market.

And further on, an intricate little square with different levels, with shops selling silver products.

Others Souks are the so-called Chouari, where carpenters and basket makers gather.

Or the famous Dyers Souk, with its great color due to the fabrics that are hung to dry.

The easiest way to get into the Souks of the Medina of Marrakech is to do it from the same Jemaa El Fna Square.

But keep in mind that you are entering an area where it is difficult to go to a specific place, or locate specific stores.

It is advisable to walk through the Souks and venture through its different alleys and corners, as it is the way to discover and appreciate its great commercial wealth.

Of course, do it without prior time limitations, as this walk will surely take you a few hours.

Going through the different areas of the Souk will take a lot of time and, furthermore, since you will surely decide to buy something, you will also need time to haggle over the price of said purchases.

If your stay in Marrakech It lasts several days, it is advisable to go to the Souks as soon as possible, because you will surely repeat...

Finally, if you prefer to do this visit in a group with the company of a guide in spanish, here you have information about guided tours and excursions in Marrakech.

Photos Souks of the Medina of Marrakech

Here you have more photos of the Marrakech Souks in Morocco.