What to see in Marrakech
Going shopping in the souk
Towards the north and east area of the Yamaa el Fna Square, there is a labyrinth of alleys where tourists and locals go shopping among stalls selling food, cloths, crafts and typical products. The souk is the shopping area par excellence in Marrakech and, although it may seem like a chaotic place, the truth is that its shops and street stalls are organised by guilds. All traditional trades have their space reserved in this bustling area of the city where it is essential to be a good haggler to get the most adjusted prices.
Dinner at Yamaa el Fna night market
The most important place in the middle of Marrakech is this central square from which energy is pumped to all corners of the city. Although Yamaa el Fna is alive at any time of the day, it is displayed in its maximum splendor when the sun goes down. Here there are normally snake charmers, musicians and impromptu shows and, above all, the wide range of food that gives you a very spicy taste at the end of the day.
Relax in a hammam
What is a luxury for many Westerners, is part of everyday life in Moroccan culture. Hammams are baths whose origins date back to Roman baths and are not only used as a place for washing and relaxation but as a meeting point among the locals. Today, in Marrakech, there are public hammams and others of a more touristic nature that, inspired by the traditional essence, offer massages and additional skin care treatments.