Marrakech Private Souks Shopping Tour
ID: GYG481792-854895
Category:
Country: Morocco
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
During this half-day guided tour, you'll wander through the fascinating labyrinths of the world's most vibrant and colorful open-air marketplace, and get a wonderful insight to life in the old Medina.
Your Shopping Tour begins in front of Café de France in Jemaa el-Fna square, where you'll meet your tour guide, before heading to the Souks where you'll visit an ancient workshop of the famous heelless leather slippers, called "balghas", which are part of the local traditional dress. Then, the leather souk, where you'll find handmade wallets, belts, bags, shoes..
Then comes a cultural trip back in time to discover : the Farnatchi, where you can uncover the process of heating the water in traditional public steam baths, called hammams, which dates back to Roman times; the Farnatchi is also where some locals still bring their dishes to be slowly cooked in a wood-fired oven; + an age-old bakery where artisanal bread is still cooked the old fashioned way; Afterwards, you'll get inside one of the city's well-reputed herbal stores, where you can learn everything you want to know about herbs, spices and essential oils while having a Moroccan mint tea and some local pastry.
Then, you'll head to a workshop of traditional woven Moroccan carpets and handmade Berber boucherouite (rugs), full of charm and proudly displayed. You'll fall in love with their authentic vintage texture and the stories behind their making. Plus, you'll also have another awesome colorful background for your photos!
Even if you have no intention purchasing a lamp, our Private Shopping Tour wouldn't be complete if we didn't include a final stop at a brass lamps & lanterns gallery. It’s worth visiting this glittering place, sells everything from small candleholders to to intricate multistory chandeliers appropriate for the entry hall of a sultan’s palace.
Marrakech ranks among the great shopping cities of the world, with local knowledge by your side, you're in good hands to have a splendid time in the establishments that are worth your time, without worrying to guess where to shop and where not to shop.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself into the largest & oldest (1000 years) souk district in Morocco
- Explore bazaars full of charm & character and discover exotic smells and sights
- Deepen your knowledge of the Moroccan culture & customs
- Learn how to haggle and have fun bargaining for the best prices
- Shop with confidence
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.