Which souvenirs are truly Moroccan rather than generic tourist products?
Leather, copper, iron and wicker are made in Marrakech, thuya in Essaouira, silver in the South. How to recognize a truly Moroccan souvenir.
Where do you go to see the souks without walking in circles?
Semmarine north, then back: the simplest way to walk the Marrakech souks without getting lost, and what to do if it goes wrong.
How to haggle in the souks, and how far should you go?
First figure, counteroffer, arguments that lower the price, places where you don’t haggle: haggling in the Marrakech souks, step by step.
Where to buy a rug in Marrakech without getting ripped off?
Learn the price at the Ensemble Artisanal, buy in the souk or a cooperative: our method for buying a Berber rug in Marrakech at a fair price.
Which souks should you visit in Marrakech?
Which souks in Marrakech are worth a visit, which are worth it only if you buy, and the one we frankly advise against.
The Marrakech souks, without going in circles or getting ripped off
Spices, leather, lanterns, babouches: the Marrakech souks are organized by trade. Where to enter, what to bring back, what to pay, how to haggle.
Riad or Hotel in Marrakech? Which One to Pick for Your Trip
Riad or hotel in Marrakech: the honest match-up, criterion by criterion. The riad wins 70% of the time, but not for everyone. We explain.
What Is a Riad in Marrakech, Really? What You Need to Understand Before Booking
A riad in Marrakech: what is it really? Architecture, experience, cost, who it works for. We explain before you book.
Sleeping in the Marrakech Medina at Night, What It’s Really Like, Safety Included
Sleeping in the Marrakech medina at night: sounds, light, safety, women alone, the call to prayer. What it's really like, no cliches.
The Medina or Gueliz in Marrakech. Which to Choose Based on Your Trip?
Medina or Guéliz for staying in Marrakech: an honest match-up, criterion by criterion. The right answer depends on your profile, we explain it.
Where to Stay in Marrakech for the First Time. What You Really Need to Know Before Booking
First trip to Marrakech: how to choose your accommodation without getting fooled. Riad or hotel, medina or Guéliz, what we actually look at.
How to dress in Marrakech, what no one tells you frankly
The dress code in Marrakech: what you really need to understand
For women: what works, where, and why
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