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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