What to Buy in Marrakech? Here are Some Ideas

Marrakech is an incredibly vibrant city in Morocco. One of the items at the top of people’s lists of things to do in Marrakech is visiting the labyrinth lanes of the Medina with the amazing souks and doing a lot of shopping!

Be ready to bargain your way through the souks to get back home with the best souvenirs from Marrakech. Keep reading to know what to buy in Marrakech and the price range for each item – so you can have an idea of how much you will need to negotiate!

A very special item to buy in Marrakech is argan, a plant grown in Morocco’s southern regions. There are two types of argan: cosmetic and culinary, so you need to be careful when purchasing it as cosmetic argan has an unpleasantly bitter taste.

Argan

Marrakech is a great place in Morocco to buy traditional musical instruments. You can purchase drums, rababs, qanuns, taarijas, and ouds. They all make fantastic souvenirs!

Musical Instruments

Another great souvenir from Marrakech is leather products. Leather is used to make any number of items, from bags to boots. You will find many different qualities of leather made with different types of skin, including camel and goat.

Leather

If you are wondering what else to buy in Marrakech, you cannot miss handmade ceramics! Plates, tajine dishes, bowls, and candleholders in bright colors and different styles are everywhere in Marrakech markets.

Ceramics

Fragrant aromas and bright colors are what characterize Moroccan spices. Saffron, turmeric, cumin, and ras al hanout are among the best spices you can buy in Marrakech souks.

Spices

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