Tips for Shopping at a Market in Marrakech
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Marrakech, Morocco is a lively and fascinating city, filled with ancient traditions. The essential Marrakech experience is shopping at the open-air marketplaces known as “souks”. These bustling market stalls are filled with vendors selling toys, spices, clothing, jewellery, and handicrafts.
During your stay at a Marrakech boutique hotel you should definitely visit one of these markets to take in the exciting chaotic atmosphere. They are a great place to find a unique souvenir to remember your Marrakech boutique hotel holiday by.
If you will be visiting the marketplace during your time at a Marrakech boutique hotel, here are some tips:
* Your Marrakech boutique hotel will likely provide you with a map of the souks so that you can find your way around. The dirt roads can be like a maze and it is easy to get lost!
* Remember that the first price that a vendor states for an item is always high. It is expected that you will bargain with the seller and arrive at a price somewhere in the middle that suits you both.
* If you have an item in mind, such as a silk scarf or a pair of leather sandals, find three stalls which offer the same item. Bargain with the first vendor and find his lowest price. Tell him you will think about it and then do the same at the other two stalls. Once you have negotiated with all three vendors, you will know who offers the cheapest price and you can buy your item from them.
* If you are not sure where to start when bargaining, ask other tourists staying at your Marrakech boutique hotel what they paid for a certain product to get an idea of the prices.
* Sometimes a shop keeper might be very persistent and follow you out of the stall. If they continue following you down the road and you become uncomfortable, find the police or a cafe where you can go inside.
Shopping at the markets in Marrakech can be a fun experience and you just might find the perfect treasure to remember your holiday by.
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One of the essential experiences of staying at Marrakech boutique hotels is shopping at the bustling, lively open-air marketplaces.
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By :
Gareth Hoyle
Submitted
2011-06-14 06:46:53 |
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