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The souks of the medina
Craft by quarter
The market streets of the medina: leather, lanterns, carpets, spices and dyed wool.
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Our take
- Agree the price first
- Mornings
- Address
- Medina, Marrakech
- Website
- visitmarrakech.com
About The souks of the medina
The souks north of Jemaa el-Fna are the city’s great market, where, the Regional Tourism Council notes, shopping shows off traditional craftsmanship alongside contemporary design. Look at the national museum of weaving and carpets at Dar Si Saïd before you buy a rug.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The souks of the medina before you go.
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What’s nearby
Distances from The souks of the medina are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Ben Youssef Madrasa500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Koutoubia650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Bahia Palace900 mWalk 11 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Saadian Tombs1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Jardin Majorelle2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Menara gardens3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 17 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Marrakech Menara Airport4.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 23 min
The station and the square
- Jemaa el-Fna250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Marrakech station2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 16 min
Location
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