Exploring the Souks (markets) of Marrakech’s Medina, the old walled city and a UNESCO Heritage Site is one of the highlights.

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Marrakech has the largest traditional market in Morocco, and it has 18 souks to explore.

It’s a labyrinth of shops and stalls.

Where you’ll make friends of all kinds.

The souks are full of crafts, from pottery and carpets to clothes and metalwork.

Specific souks are dedicated to artisan workshops like this Souq Haddadine (Blacksmith’s Souk).

The colors and architecture are incredible.

Berber Carpets are carpets hand-woven by the Berbers of North Africa and the Sahara.

You can see the carpets being made. The origin dates back several millennia.

There are lots of treasures to bring home.

Open Air Markets

Jemaa El-Fna is Marrakech’s world-famous vast main square of the market, where you can actually see snake charmers!

And monkeys, acrobats and more.

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