Souks in Marrakesh are more or less like a maze the more you get
inside more it’s difficult to get out. Not only there are number of eclectic
items to buy, there is also an exceptional enthusiasm, which floods the
marketplace.
In Northern
Africa and the Middle East, souk known as marketplace, and one of the best
examples as well as markets surrounding Djemma
el-Fna in Marrakech. These traditional North
African marketplaces are admired location with the local population as well
as tourist alike, because the stalls are filled with day-to-day necessary
objects as well as exotic lamps.
Spend Some Time
Many people visit Marrakech for shopping and every time
they share the same compliant we wish we had done more. It’s evident for first timers the souks are
intimidating and approaching a shop is almost nerve-racking, hence if you want
to shop, spend the first just look around, approach couple of souks to get the
feel of the bargaining process. Next day go there and let they know you mean
business. Start small working up to the big-ticket items you like.
Always carry change
Many sellers in the souks generally take all the popular
currency of the world along with Moroccan
dirham so keep in mind to bring small change with you. It would be
extremely difficult to bargain if you don’t have the exact amount. With change,
you can also add little value without costing you a lot of money. Moreover,
apart from that never carry huge bills with you in an unknown location.
Watch out
The endless amount of glittering
jewelry will charm you. If not distracted by that you will definitely follow
your nose in search of pastries and roasting nuts. Remember to keep an eye out; people aren’t
the only ones walking through souks, motorbikes also past speeds which seem
very unsafe to the outsider.
Have Fun
Moroccan souks are colossal, beautiful as well as confusing. Don’t
get apprehensive about getting lost which is highly unlikely to happen in the
age of navigational Smartphone maps. Even if you do get lost don’t worry get scared,
get panic enjoy while it last because the trips like these we always like to
remember and cherish.
