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- Destinations
- Africa
- Morocco
- Marrakech
- Souks
Souks
Marrakech is home to a labyrinth of bustling
souks(workshops and markets) offering the city's most
fascinating wares. Whether shopping or exploring, they are a must
for any visitor. At the northern end of the souks, best accessed
from the Ben Youssef Mosque, has blacksmiths making wrought-iron
goods and the distinct odour of leather workshops. The stalls
emerge further south and are met by the Rahba Kedima, a market
famous for its bizarre offerings of animals and eccentric potions
for spells.
Information & Facts
Address
From Ben Youssef Mosque to Rahba Kedima
Language
Arabic is the official language, but eight other
languages are also spoken including Berber, French and Spanish.
English is generally understood in the tourist areas, but French is
the most widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is
divided into 100 centimes. ATMs are available in the larger towns,
but can be unreliable; currency can be exchanged at banks or
official bureaux de changes, which are also widespread in major
towns. Dirhams cannot be obtained or exchanged outside Morocco and
receipts must be retained as proof of legal currency exchange, as
well as in order to re-exchange money when departing. Major credit
cards are accepted in the larger shops, hotels and restaurants.
Travellers cheques can be used in tourist areas, but are not
prevalent; they are best taken in Euros or Pounds Stirling.