Souks Marrakesh

marrakesh has largest traditional berber market in morocco , image of city closely associated souks. paul sullivan cites souks principal shopping attraction in city: honeycomb of intricately connected alleyways, fundamental section of old city micro-medina in itself, comprising dizzying number of stalls , shops range itsy kiosks no bigger elf s wardrobe scruffy store-fronts morph glittering aladdin s caves once re inside. historically souks of marrakesh divided retail areas particular goods such leather, carpets, metalwork , pottery. these divisions still exist significant overlap. many of souks sell items carpets , rugs, traditional muslim attire, leather bags, , lanterns. haggling still important part of trade in souks.

one of largest souks souk semmarine, sells brightly coloured bejewelled sandals , slippers , leather pouffes jewellery , kaftans. souk ableuh contains stalls specialize in lemons, chilis, capers, pickles, green, red, , black olives, , mint, common ingredient of moroccan cuisine , tea. similarly, souk kchacha specializes in dried fruit , nuts, including dates, figs, walnuts, cashews , apricots. rahba qedima contains stalls selling hand-woven baskets, natural perfumes, knitted hats, scarves, tee shirts, ramadan tea, ginseng, , alligator , iguana skins. criee berbiere, northeast of market, noted dark berber carpets , rugs. souk siyyaghin known jewellery, , souk smata nearby noted extensive collection of babouches , belts. souk cherratine specializes in leatherware, , souk belaarif sells modern consumer goods. souk haddadine specializes in ironware , lanterns.

ensemble artisanal government-run complex of small arts , crafts offers range of leather goods, textiles , carpets. young apprentices taught range of crafts in workshop @ of complex.