Medina Souks

The souks of the medina, in Marrakech

The souks of the medina form an immense labyrinth of covered markets, in the heart of Marrakech. The Marrakech audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this colourful and fragrant maze, where the artisans and merchants of the city bustle.

The labyrinth of the artisans

The souks of Marrakech extend in an immense maze of covered lanes, to the north of Jemaa el-Fna Square. Traditionally organised by trade, they gather the stalls of the artisans and the merchants: souk of the dyers with multicoloured skeins of wool, souk of the coppersmiths resounding with the hammering of copper, souk of the babouches, of the spices, of the leather, of the leatherwork and of the jewellery. There you wander between the stalls overflowing with colours and scents, in a lively atmosphere. The souks are a fascinating dive into the craftsmanship and the daily life of Marrakech.

What to see

Here you wander between the stalls of the dyers, coppersmiths, merchants of babouches, spices, leather and jewellery, in a colourful and fragrant maze to the north of Jemaa el-Fna Square. The souks are a dive into the craftsmanship of Marrakech. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The souks of the medina are explored on foot, to the north of Jemaa el-Fna Square, in Marrakech. They are public markets freely accessible; the stalls have their own hours. It is best to lose yourself along the covered lanes; bargaining is part of the tradition.

What can you find in the souks of Marrakech?

The stalls of the artisans organised by trade: dyers, coppersmiths, babouches, spices, leather, leatherwork and jewellery, in a maze of covered lanes.

Where are the souks of Marrakech?

To the north of Jemaa el-Fna Square, in the medina of Marrakech, in Morocco.