When buying leather goods, particularly bags and slippers, check the lining as paper is often used instead of leather. I know this from personal experience.

Over the last twenty years it is harder to find real bargains and the shopkeepers have wised up to European prices and will often ask outrageous amounts for their goods. Be prepared to spend a lot of time to barter the price down to a third of the asking.

This is worth doing for the experience even though you will still probably find the equivalent item in a fixed price shop cheaper.

Still, an amazing city to visit. Wander round and get lost in the souks to soak up the atmosphere.

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Shopping in the souks is an experience that no one ever forgets. But it is a shopping experience quite unlike any other. In order to get the best from the souks, haggling and shopping around is a must as the sellers significantly inflate their initial price for an item you want. There are no hard and fast rules just walk away from a price you are not happy with, but at the same time keep a smile on your face! Remember no trader will ever sell at a loss! Also take a compass to find your way out again - it is so easy to get lost!

Just off the Djamma el Fna

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The botanical garden is absolutely mesmerising, as you stroll along the walkways you pass several plants and trees that are waiting to be photographed. In the middle of the garden is a fantastic ornate cobalt blue building. Also housed inside the garden is the Islamic Art Museum. But don't forget to take around 15 Dhirams with you for the entrance fee, you'll also notice that the hustle and bustle of the city suddenly disappears.

Jardin Majorelle Marrakech Maroc
Tel : (00212) 044 30 18 52

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Don’t worry about getting lost in the souk: the bigger paths may lead you to somewhere recognisable or more interesting than you had planned – there is no point taking a map, just ask someone. People are very happy to help and the area is very safe.

If you do want a map, the Rough Guide to Marrakech is by far the best around.

Don’t hurry or worry, expect the culture shock and accept the offers of mint tea sans sugar.

Marrakech

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Dar Itrane is an ecolodge that gives the opportunity to experience the Berber Culture of the Moroccan High Atlas, only 4 hours away from Marrakech.
Built in adobe, wood and natural materials according to traditional building techniques, it’s a small environment-friendly structure set in the wonderful area of the M’Goun Range, the villages of the Bougmez Valley, and offers a high level of comfort, which is awesome in such an area.

After a long walk, it’s really pleasant to relax in the traditionnal taddelakt hammam. And from the roof terraces at night, you can see thousands of stars… Dar Itrane also has a wide library focusing on the Berber Culture.

It’s a good base to go and explore the close traditional villages of the valley, meet the locals or go trekking to the Azourki or the M’Goun Summit, for example.

The team at Dar Itrane is really friendly; they always cook delicious Moroccan dishes and are happy to introduce you to their way of living in the High Atlas.

www.daritrane.com
booking: sejour@origins-lodge.com
phone number : +212 23 459 312

You can reach the Bougmez Valley using local transportation (collective taxis) from Bad Doukkala in Marrakech. Take a taxi to Azilal first, and then change to Tabant/Bougmez Valley.

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