Shopping in Morocco has become a modern form of tourism appreciated by people for whom buying products outside their environment is a determining factor in the decision making process journey. Shopping, long seen as an ancillary activity of a leisure trip, gradually carved an important place until it becomes a driving force for the economic development of tourism activity. Consumption is not just about products, it is also about the consumption of places, spaces and time. Today, for millions of tourists, shopping is the main – or one of the main – travel motivations.

Analysis of shopping offer in morocco

Major shopping malls by territory

The experience of shopping in Marrakech

Crafts, fashion, design, traditional inspirational trends or future ultra-contemporary are in Marrakech more than elsewhere always a source of emotion, a thousand and one tensions. International luxury brands and designer workshops carry very high and each in their way, all the expression of an art of living.

Shopping in Marrakech: The medina and the souks

The Souks (traditional markets)  are very important for shopping in Morocco. They have a strategic location all over the city. They are famous for being a place of shopping in Morocco. They are in the center and can be reached via Jemaa El Fna square. These souks are the heart of trade and commerce while doing shopping in Marrakech, as there are more than 40.000 craftsmen and specialists, working together to give every beautiful masterpiece, orned and decorated to dive the customers, the coming tourists into colors, smells, shapes and sensations to do shopping in Marrakech.

You can buy many tempting and very authentic products from the souk while you are doing shopping in Marrakech (You can find many articles through this link). Accordingly, there are many famous souks in Marrakech where tourists can shop and find products that are to the tastes of everyone. Here are some interesting Souks where you can enjoy an experience shopping in Marrakech.

You can buy many tempting and very authentic products from the souk while you are doing shopping in Marrakech (You can find many articles through this link). Accordingly, there are many famous souks in Marrakech where tourists can shop and find products that are to the tastes of everyone. Here are some interesting Souks where you can enjoy an experience shopping in Marrakech.

⦁    The Chouani souk (souk of basket makers)

⦁    The Haddadine souk (ironworkers’ souk)

⦁    The Seffarine souk (copper souk)

⦁    The Fekherine souk (potter’s souk)

⦁    The Sebbagine souk (dyer souk)

⦁    The Zarrabi souk (carpet souk)

⦁    The Smata souk (slipper souk)

⦁    The Cherratine Souk (Leather Souk)

⦁    The Bab el Khemis souk

Furthermore, In the core of the Marrakech Medina, a spot that offers an exceptional encounter, an encouragement to travel, to find the conventional Moroccan ensemble and its extras, extremely old Ryad named “History of Caftan” which consolidates an exhibition hall with a visually impaired idea. That place is a position of trade and sharing, which plans to upgrade and advance The Moroccan dress legacy. It is additionally a tribute to the hereditary expertise of the extraordinary names of conventional Moroccan high fashion and a grandstand for Moroccan planners and youthful gifts.

Major malls for shopping in Marrakech City

A very special place for shopping in Morocco

Fnideq is a border town characterized by a vast trade in products from Europe and Asia for the Moroccan domestic market. That makes a very interesting place for shopping in Morocco. The products are partly due to irregular trade with Ceuta and involve a work opportunity for a large number of city residents, besides being an interesting spot for shopping in Morocco. Manufactured goods arrive at the port of Ceuta from the rest of Spain or from abroad and are distributed in the Tarajal de Ceuta commercial area to porters who bring them to Morocco. This retail trade is maintained by Morocco’s refusal to establish a trade customs office that would legalize trade. This atypical trade and the low commercial margin of distributors allow very competitive prices.

Fnideq is not a place to buy Moroccan crafts. If you want to do while you are shopping in Morocco, check out our craft buying section in northern Morocco. For the European tourist, this is not too interesting since it is aimed at the Moroccan market, with attractive import products for Moroccans.

⦁    Textile products, the prices of clothing are very competitive, as well as those of lingerie, international fashion and Arab fashion in general including sportswear and shoes. Shopping in Morocco will make you observe fabrics for dressing and tapestry, design, decoration, highly decorated and local.

⦁    Perfumes and cosmetics, made in Morocco, highlighting Argan Oil, lipsticks, make-up, perfumes, etc.

⦁    Imitation watches from major international brands.

⦁    Electronics and telephony

⦁    Women’s jewelry and accessories such as scarves, belts, necklaces, etc.

⦁    Locally made haberdashery products such as yarns, embroidered strips, pompoms, etc.

⦁    Home accessories: mirrors, lamps, paintings, and kitchen utensils.

⦁    Food. If you are moving to Spain, this may be a good idea before embarking on Ceuta to buy seasonal fruits and vegetables in the central market. As well as nuts or pastries typical in the various pastries, especially at the Zahra confectionery at the exit of Tangier.

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