Shopping in Marrakech

Shopping in Marrakech

Shopping in Marrakech has been one of the favorite pastimes of the local dwellers as well as the travelers from all around the world. Along with getting indulged in skiing, swimming, horse riding, visiting historical monuments, shopping is also a must do in this Moroccan city. However, there are some people, better to say tourists, who think that there is nothing to do in Marrakech but shop.

The souks are filled with craft items while Guéliz has some very upmarket boutiquey places with air conditioning system. Don’t worry! Though a lot of items are familiar, prices are lower here than in Europe. Moreover, you can get an idea as to how much you should expect to pay by visiting the government-run craft centre.

You can find very rationally priced thuya wood boxes and trays, tinted timber mirrors, ceramic objects and belgha (leather slippers). Wrought iron mirror frames, for example, are not expensive – but a little uncomfortable to pass as hand-luggage. At the top end of the market, there are now a number of vendors of haut décor, most of whom are able to ship back to Europe.

Since the early 1990s, craft production has taken off in a big way, with a range of new products, notably in ceramic and metal.

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