Morocco is a country rich in its culture and history. Known as a historic centre of commerce and trade, Marrakech is one of the cities of morocco with many cultural resources such as souks and markets. Indeed, the souks are quite simply several markets in a row, and each trade is historically structured and established in a defined area of the medina. Locals sell many artisanal products in various places: la medina, le Gueliz, Sidi Ghanem and Targa… here are the souks and markets not to be missed in Marrakech!
The Souks of Marrakech:
Souk el Kmis:
This souk is located in the medina, near the garden of bab el Khamis. It is open between 10 a.m. And 7 p.m. And is accessible to everyone. It is known to be very attractive on Thursday and Sunday mornings. Street vendors are spreading out their goods on the ground. The souk also stands out for this. You will find everything from the most common to the most unusual. In addition, it is trendy, not by tourists who are in the minority, but by locals.
Souk Kimahin:
Souk Kimakin, where the musicians' souk, brings together artisans working with materials to make local musical instruments. Among them: the guembris, the derboukas, the flutes, the djembes ... And many others. Also located in la medina, you can distinguish it by the sounds of hammer blows, metal saws and atmospheric musical notes. This souk highlights the pure and typical musical craftsmanship of Marrakech.
Carpenters souk:
The Carpenters souk is a souk located in the medina, bringing together several artisans and cabinet makers who make wooden pieces. The latter are primarily sold in the new town or the souks of the woods. In addition, they manufacture several wooden parts such as skewer handles, table bases or moucharabiehs. This souk will seduce you; the craftsmen will show you their know-how and the shaping of wood through the smells of cedarwood.
Souk Chouari:
Souk Chouari is a place where traders sell products made by carpenters from the adjacent souk. You will be able to fully enjoy this calm and relaxed souk, away from the many tourists. Indeed, it is known to embalm thanks to the beeswax with which all the carved wood pieces are rubbed. Through this souk, you will discover chess games, masks, trays, boxes ...
Embroidery souk:
This souk comprises a few shops and is located in a small street of the Ben Youssef mosque. There are many items made by hand by craftsmen and traditional tunics (the djellaba) very coveted by tourists. Even though it is smaller than the other souks, it is full of many handmade items: shawls, sarongs ... A perfect place to find homemade clothes.
Marrakech markets:
Bab Doukkala market:
Bad Doukkala market is a market in medina, which brings together various food vendors such as fruit and vegetable or meat and poultry vendors. You can also find local products such as tea and olives. It is very famous, especially during Ramadan, because of the quality of the products. A market to absolutely visit!
Flower market:
If you are a fan of flowers, the flower market located in the district of guéliz will seduce you. It is a market where several florists offer and compose bouquets on demand. You will find a multitude of choices and can order your bouquet according to your tastes and desires. The colours and scents of this market will have you coming back for sure.
Mellah market:
Like most other markets in Marrakech, the Mellah market is a food market. Many fruit and vegetable, meat, poultry, spice and flower merchants sell their products. In addition, this covered market mainly houses fabric stalls and an anthology of haberdashery. There you will find a wide variety of all these products and typical products such as henna, ghassoul, black soap, and many more.
Wholesale vegetable market:
The wholesale vegetable market, located in Sidi Ghanem, is organized into four sales areas and offers many fruits and vegetables. Many professionals such as farmers and wholesalers intervene in this market to provide quality products from their land. For fresh produce with good value for money, there's nothing like this market!
To discover the rich culture of Marrakech, take a tour of these many must-see souks and markets in the city!
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