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 by belgianchocolate
If you want to go really local , have a look at this souk.
We had to look for the entrance at first and were
a bit shy to go in. This souk has more then one
entrance by the way.
This souk is where the local housewives do
their shopping. I never saw a butcher with the
meat so fresh....it was running around under the
counter. You could take it home dead or alive.
I didn't went in too deep. I was feeling a bit
sick from the first steps. The intence smell of
fish....the chickens , the dirty floor.
(I'm sorry , I have a really sensible scent)
If you look sharp at the left down corner of
the picture you can see a sheeps head -
the blood has to come out. They are cooked in
one piece. You can order them cooked on
the 'Jemaa-el-fna' square. Leave a Comment Address: Av. Houmman el Fetouaki
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After the dinner and entertainment we moved from the Dining Tent to the outdoor arena for the highlight of the evening, the Berber Horsemen in traditional dress displaying their superb horsemanship. There were a group of 10 or more horsemen who entertained us for 20 minutes with various riding exhibits.
Undoubtably the highlight of the evening was the Berber charge with horses at full gallop as they came towards the crowd; only metres from the fence firing their rifles into the air, with instant shock to their guests. The crowd loved the show and were rewarded with a repeat charge.
The horsemen were supported by various other entertainers, including a Belly Dancer, Stunt Riders, Musicians, Camel Rides for children and adults and the Fireworks finale. Leave a Comment
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The Mellah neighbourhood was built in the 16th century, during Saadian rule, specifically for the Jews of Marrakech who were moved from the Mouassine area in the Medina. Such was the importance of the Jewish community of Marrakech, that this name was adopted by other cities in Morocco for their Jewish neighbourhoods. Although still possibly a couple of thousand strong, the Jewish community has dwindled down from the number it once was following migrations from the Iberian peninsula in the 15th century, despite tolerance and pride of Judaism in Morocco to this day. Nevertheless, walking through the streets of Mellah, Jewish names of doctors, barbers and shop keepers are proudly displayed and the community seems to live in peace. Though with the migrations out of Morocco, the neighbourhood has gradually been repopulated with Moslem families. The only remaining active synagogue can be visited. It is located in the heart of the neighbourhood not too far from Palais de la Bahia. Address: le Mellah
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My wife had knowledge that Moroccan hand made carpets were of exceptional quality and would love the chance to buy one. However she was very aware that it would be very easy to purchase a carpet of inferior quality. It was a worry and chances were we would travel Morocco and return home without a carpet.
Our morning tour with a local guide took us to a carpet warehouse, a business only dealing in genuine, highest quality Moroccan carpets. It was a huge store, we were all seated with either mint tea or coke and the "Show Began". The Showman gave a 10 minute introduction equal to an Oscar Performance, very informative and entertaining with beautiful rugs appearing from nowhere and explaining the knot quantity per square metre, commencing at 140,000 and peaking at 420,000, all hand made by Berber people.
Our tour manager had informed us to halve the asking price and that would be a good price. It worked and after haggling for 10 minutes in Euros I worked down to half price, but he would not accept. I changed to US $ and he immediately accepted. A better deal for me as the Australian $ had a better exchange rate to US $ than Euro. A beautiful 5 metre hall runner. Shipping to Australia was $250 extra, however I took as luggage in my main case and purchased a cabin suitcase (oversized) and moved most of my clothes over. Never queried on the 6 international flights we took before arriving home. Leave a Comment Address: Medina, Marrakech.Directions: Shop: DAR EJJARINE Carpet Store
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The carpet warehouse is a Government Co-operative retailing genuine quality carpets. We walked up the staircase to the 3rd floor looking for toilets and entered a room where carpets were being manufactured. We were informed this area was for demonstration purposes.
Six months after returning home we are very pleased with our hall runner, it receives plenty of traffic and remains unchanged from the day we purchased it.
We are very pleased with our purchase. Leave a Comment Address: Medina, Marrakech.
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 Berber Rugs in the Souq by tafurojoLeave a Comment Directions: Medina of Marrakesh
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 by Krystynn
If you're taking a pic of them... be prepared to fork out 10 dirhams (or US$1)... their asking price. It's NOT for free, mind you! I didn't realize I had to fork out 10 dirhams until one of them ran after me and asked me to 'pay up!' and he initially wanted to charge me 20 dirhams for taking a pic of him (the creep!)... I had to BARGAIN like crazy before he'd let me off.
Anyway, there are lots of interesting activities to catch here at the Square by mid-afternoon... Again, it's not for free. Woe to you if you even THINK of running off without paying the snake handlers! They'll THROW the snakes at you if you don't pay them. Not kidding...
Have fun watching the fire eaters... the musicians beating their gembrit... the drums in an incessant rhythm.... the Gnawa dancers of Sudanese origin, black as coal and agile as gazelles.... and admire these water venders....
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 by pjallittle
Seems that everywhere you go, there's a sale. These little group sales merchants settle into a spot that they favour, right on the streets, no taxes, no rent, and the sky is their only overhead.
They are not terribly successful, spending far too much time bartering and negotiating. They seem to enjoy that as much or more than moving their products.
Invariably, the next day, someone will have the same article for less, that's the agony and the ecstasy of this type of shopping.
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