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Marrakech at the foot of the Atlas
This city is like a big bazaar, as happens in the vast majority of Islamic cities. With many markets, shops and the typical central market, I’m sure you can find the best items at great prices.
In the north of the Jemaa el-Fna is an authentic narrow streets through which it will be easy to miss, are the alleys of the souk, an area distinctive for their cries, their smell and the movement of traders and visitors.
The souk is divided into several zones and each one specializes in something, such as in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. Blacksmiths, tailors, carpenters and tanners offer their services in these areas. Here you can buy from a wide range of products, from carpets to typical water pipes, through jewelry, leather goods, clothing, metal objects and decorations.
You should always try to haggle, take your face and use your sixth sense to get the best prices. We recommend that you always provide one third of the value of what you want to pay. That is, if you plan to spend 50 euros at most, offer 15 euros starting the merchant. But do not rely, traders will know when to bluff and when not, so do not try to mislead you. Read the rest of this entry »