Leather, metal, wood, textile, spices: each souk long brought together a single trade.
Historical context
The Saharan caravan routes brought gold, salt, enslaved people, manuscripts. Marrakech transformed, sold and shipped.
Why it matters today
Many artisans hold on. Buying at workshop-shops helps the transmission of skills.
What to notice on site
Look for active workshops. The gesture, the noise, the smell — what cameras don't show.
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Souks of Marrakech
A maze of artisans: leather, carpets, lanterns, spices.
Leather goods
Babouches, bags, poufs, belts, in every colour.
Carpets & textiles
Berber carpets, kilims, handira blankets.
Lanterns & metalwork
Chiseled brass lanterns, trays, teapots.
Spices & argan
Ras el-hanout, cumin, saffron, argan oil and cosmetics.
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