How Do You Bargain At A Market In Marrakesh?
Marrakesh is entwined with miles of markets and shopping districts. The souks, or market stalls, are teeming with handmade slippers, leather goods, toys, spices, preserved foods, animal skins and any other item deemed necessary for the average Moroccan citizen’s daily life. In Marrakesh, Djemaa el Fna, is the largest and most famous market in Morrocco. For those looking for a break in the shopping mania, dancing cobras and fire eating entertainers are dotted around the main square of the Djemaa el Fna your your entertainment. Most people visit the Moroccan markets for the shopping and bargains. What most visitors don’t realize is that the price first listed is never the “real” price. Bargaining is a way of life in Marrakesh, so don’t feel like your taking money away from the shopkeeper. Read on to learn how to bargain at a market in Marrakesh. Find a map of the souks (or shops) from your hotel or tour group. The dirt roads throughout the souks are like a maze and are not easily navigat
