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Home » Travel » Morocco » Marrakech » Exploring the Marrakech, Morocco Souks

Exploring the Marrakech, Morocco Souks

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Our last stop in Morocco was Marrakech. Marrakech was hectic. The streets were crowded and the vendors were more persistent than other places in Morocco.

Exploring the souks in Marrakech Morocco

Travel Guide :: Exploring the souks in Marrakech Morocco

Mopeds are a huge problem in Marrakech. They release toxic clouds of exhaust as they whiz by you, missing you by a few inches. While walking in the medina, you really have to be constantly vigilant for mopeds. We would return to our riad at the end of the day with our hair smelling like exhaust. I can only hope the government realizes this and takes measures to limit moped traffic in the old medina. I’ll take donkey travel any day!

Travel Guide :: Exploring the souks in Marrakech Morocco

Other than the mopeds, Marrakech was vibrant and beautiful. The Jemaa el-Fnaa is the center of all activity and so fun to wander at night. Here you can find the snake charmers, musicians and story-tellers that Morocco is famous for. There are also numerous open air restaurants selling cheap tagines and kebabs. I read somewhere that in order to keep the food safe for tourists, the government buys back old meat at the end of the night and exchanges it for fresh meat. In addition, it’s probably much safer to watch your food being cooked – who knows what the hidden kitchens of the restaurants we ate in are like?

Marrakech Morocco :: Djemaa el Fnaa

Bab Agnaou is a famous ancient gate in Marrakech. It is one of 19 old gates that give entrance to the kasbah. Check out the huge storks perched on the top!

Marrakech Morocco :: Bab Agnaou Gate & StorksAt the gate, a man was selling milk to local people from huge jugs. It doesn’t get much fresher than that.Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: Carte Postale and Fresh Milk_DSC0048 Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: The Sights

You can find anything for sale in Marrakech, including a toy train featuring a former president chasing down a well known terrorist! People must actually buy this stuff…Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: The Sights

Pat and I found Cafe des Epices a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. The three terrace cafe sells amazing food and excellent coffee that can be enjoyed while having a birds eye view of the Place des Epices. They served the best harira soup of our trip!Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: Cafe des epices

Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: Cafe des epicesVisiting Marrakech Morocco :: Place des epicesVisiting Marrakech Morocco :: Place des epicesVisiting Marrakech Morocco :: Shopping in the SoukI stumbled on an area of the souk where craftsmen sell hand carved wooden tools. For just a couple of bucks, we picked up a few wooden spoons, a juicer and a honey dipper.Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: Handcarved Wooden Kitchen Utensils Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: Handcarved Wooden Kitchen Utensils Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: To Do in Marrakech

Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: Gallery Dar BellarjVisiting Marrakech Morocco :: Gallery Dar BellarjWe stumbled upon a beautiful art exhibit by Stephane Braud at the gallery Dar Bellarj. I definitely recommend checking out this beautiful gallery space to see if they are offering a (free) exhibition if you are in Marrakech.   Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: Our favorites

Marrakech is the place to stock up on spices before you head home. There were also many home remedies to choose from, with something to cure pretty much anything that ails you.        Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: The spice souk

Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: The spice souk

We also found the black soap that is used for hammams (turkish baths). Not much to look at, but so nice for the skin!Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: Black Soap

We checked out Marrakech’s most famous mosque, Koutoubia. The inside is only open to Muslims. The minaret (main tower) is so striking, especially when contrasted with the busy streets that surround it!Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: Koutoubia Mosque

Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: Koutoubia Mosque

Visiting Marrakech Morocco :: Koutoubia Mosque

For our last night in town, we splashed out for a nice dinner at Maison MK.

Maison MK Marrakech, Morocco

Maison MK specialized in ‘barefoot 5 star’ experience. They have food that is more modern French than Moroccan-inspired, and it was incredible! They have a set dinner menu that is 650 dirhams ($80 USD) per person for a five course meal. The food was exceptional, the service was flawless and the head chef, Omar, even came out to say hi to each table at the end of the meal. I definitely recommend booking ahead to secure a table.

Maison MK Marrakech, Morocco

Maison MK Marrakech, MoroccoMaison MK Marrakech, Morocco

To Do & See in Marrakech:

Cafe Des Epices
Place Rahba Lakdima
Place des Epices
Marrakech, Morocco
+212.524.391.770
http://www.cafedesepices.net

Dar Bellarj Gallery
7-9, Toualate Zauouiate Lahdar
Marrakech-Medina, Morocco
Tel: +212(0)524 44 45 55
[email protected]

Bab Agnaou Gate
Avenue Hassan II,
Marrakech 40000, Morocco

Koutoubia Mosque & Minaret
Avenue Mohammed V
Marrakech, Morocco

Maison MK Restaurant & Riad
14 Derb Sebaai
Bab Lksour
Marrakech 40000, Morocco
212.5243.76173
http://www.maisonmk.com

Our Morocco Adventure:

Our Morocco Adventure Map

Other stories from our Moroccan adventure:

A Day by the Sea in Asilah, Morocco
Magical Blue-Hued Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen – Our Favorites
Northern Morocco Road Trip
Visiting the Fez Tanneries
Moulay Yacoub Spa in Fez
Buying Carpets in Morocco
A Close Shave in Marrakech
Taking a Pause at La Pause

Night of Luxury at Riad Farnatchi Marrakech
La Pause Desert Oasis, Marrakech

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January 8, 2014  â€¢  Filed Under: Marrakech, Morocco, Travel No Comments

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