Souks are remarkably part of the Moroccan life - in the event that you have not been to one, you have not seen Morocco! They are within the heart of the cities, busy with activity from buyers bargaining with vendors over their goods. And if you visit during night time, you will get to visit seasonal souks that offer more than just products to sell, like the Jamaa el Fna market in Marrakech. It is well-known for its circus and acrobatic performances.
Souks, in the same way as the Chatuchak Weekend Market, are separated into sections that specialize in different products and crafts. However, first time visitors are recommended to get a guide to bring with them around. The souks are huge and maze-like, and may cause you to feel confused and get lost. The new smells, colorful sights and determined sellers can overpower your senses, but the experience is worth it.
The products in Moroccan souks are not like the products elsewhere in the world. If you are in the market for a carpet, there is no better place to shop for one than in Morocco. Once you enter a carpet store in a souk, you will realize that there’s no two carpets are the same. Do not be stunned if you take a whole afternoon to bargain for one of Morocco’s top products.
Aside from carpets, you will find spices in colors that you never expect, more kinds of olives that you even knew existed, delicate metalwork that will make you want to buy even though you do not need them. Buy a burnoose or jallaba for clothing which is more appropriate to the weather if you were not prepared well enough. And if you love jewelry, the souks are your haven.
Some of the best souks to visit in Morocco are in Fes and Marrakech. The one in Ouarzazate is the most popular that even UNESCO labeled it a World Heritage Site. For a more bona fide market, visit the less touristy souk in Taroudannt.
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