8 Must-Visit Open-Air Markets in Morocco.

Strolling through the open-air markets in the heart of the Medina in Marrakech, Morocco, feels like diving into the world of One Thousand and One Nights. The 18 markets of this red city are organized together, forming a labyrinth of alleys, with stalls and workshops filled with carpets, jars, spices, and jewelry. Souk Attarine: Spices In Souk Attarine— a favorite of Marrakech chefs— paper bags are filled with powders and seeds of various colors: cumin, cinnamon, paprika, saffron, ras el hanout— everyone can find something to their taste! Souk Fekharine: Pottery Plates, tajine dishes, candlesticks, bowls, salad bowls, or ashtrays— there are plenty of opportunities to bargain and take home a lovely souvenir. Each piece of pottery, hand-decorated by artisans, is unique. Herbal Market: Herbs Curing everything from colds to heartaches. Handcrafted natural skincare products based on olive oil or Moroccan argan oil nourish the skin. Zrabi Market: Carpets The finest works in the country are displayed and sold here. Every afternoon at 4 PM (except Fridays), La Criée Berbère rolls out colorful thick carpets for everyone to admire before the bidding begins. You won't want to miss this unique moment! Souk Dhabia: Jewelry In this Aladdin's cave, you will find necklaces, pendants, rings, bracelets, and more. Modern or antique, small trinkets or valuable items, understated or dazzling, Berber jewelry has it all. Souk Sebbaghine: Dyes You see dyers dipping fabrics into large vats by hand. Once they work their magic, the colorful fabrics are spread out to dry in the sun. Souk Smata: Shoemaking Hundreds of babouche slippers adorn the walls of the stalls in this alley. There are various sizes, shapes, and colors to choose from, so everyone can find the right style. Souk Seffarine: Copperware In Souk Seffarine, the craft of coppersmithing is passed down from father to son: the technique is precise, requiring great physical strength and patience. Nowadays, coppersmiths mainly focus on repairs, and you can see them hammering metal to reshape it.