Shopping in Fez

Shopping in Fez

Shopping in fez can be very exciting as long as you explore the city. Find the right aroma, tickle your senses, search for the perfect outfit or hendiras, the right pair of leather sandals, an exquisite brassware and the list is never ending. Welcome to the Busy Fez bazaar, with its typical Moroccan outlook and never ending strings of shops and stalls.

What to buy?

Fez is famous for its handicraft, and when you are in Fez you must look at Fez's specialties rather than squandering away your time, energy and money in worthless items which can be obtained else where also. You will receive good value for money if you invest in antiques, carpets, rugs, textile, traditional garments (caftans, jallabas, and gandouras), woodwork, pottery, Zellij and to some extent the contemporary Moroccan art. You should have a keen eye for Leather goods, copper and brassware and good pieces of certain Moroccan musical instruments can turn out to be a bargain. The sight, sound and flavor of Morocco can be found on the streets of Fez.

Things to keep in mind while shopping in Fez:

  -   You, as a tourist, must be extra careful regarding prices, as very often the tourists are over charged for the commodity they but. Before buying any item you should thoroughly survey the market, in order to avoid being cheated.
  -   Do not take up a guide, instead explore the place yourself and only then you shall come in direct contact with the essence of Fez. Moreover, the guide will take you only to certain set shops where from he receives a high commission and you will end up paying for his commission too.
  -   While shopping, try to quote your own price and bargain with the shopkeeper till you feel the price is right for the product being purchased.

At the end of a long tiring day shopping all you need is some delectable dishes to regain your strength, and sure enough the Fez market has arrangements for this too.

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