Shopping in Marrakech

The souks (traditional covered markets) of Marrakech stock a mind-boggling array of goodies but one must be extremely careful when buying something, especially if it’s expensive merchandise like gold or silver – check the quality thoroughly.

If you are looking to buy some of the finest Berber carpets, ceramics, and finely made silver merchandise Boutique Lac Iriqi is the place to head towards.

If you are an ardent shopper, apart from buying carpets from Marrakech, you must also add magical herbs and Morrocan lamps to your shopping list. The herbs can be bought from Rahba Kedima, near to the Jma, while the lamps are available all over the market areas.

Travellers are subject to continuous hard sell by shopkeepers, so it is important to keep ones calm and not get browbeaten into buying something. One golden rule is never to buy anything from the first shop you see it in; ask at various shops before making your purchase.

Think of the positive side – one can get incredible bargains in Morocco.

Note: it may not always be possible to use credit cards widely in Morocco, although this is changing rapidly in the bigger cities.