Discovering Morocco through its souks - ANBA News Agency

The article describes how to experience Morocco’s souks, presenting them as a cultural core despite the country’s modern footprint in industry, retail and international air links. It highlights Marrakech in particular, where the medina’s market streets span more than 8,000 lanes and create a labyrinth-like experience. Souks are organized by themes, with vendors selling spices and food, household crafts, clothing, and jewelry, and bargaining is portrayed as essential to the street commerce between seller and buyer. The piece gives a price example in which a home décor item starts at MAD 300 (about USD 30) and may be negotiated down to MAD 150 (about USD 15). It also notes the role of guides in preventing getting lost and points visitors toward Jemaa el-Fna Square near El Koutoubia Mosque, which becomes most lively at night.