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  Branching off from Souk Semmarine in the Medina you’ll find Souk el Attarine, the vibrant souk of spices. The streets here are lined with paper bags filled with cone-shaped mounds of fragrant cumin, precious saffron and the popular North African spice blend ras el hanout. You’ll also find a wide array of herbs, essential oils and teas packed in jars lining floor-to-ceiling shelves. This souk also has many shops selling metalwork, from the copper and brass lanterns seen all around the Medina to decorative silver trays, candlesticks and balance scales. You’ll also find exquisite tea sets made of silver, brass and coloured glass.

Souk Semmarine   Souk Semmarine is the busy central souk of the Marrakech Medina. Pass through the distinctive stone archway into wide, covered streets where shops sell everything from textiles and antique furniture to hand-painted ceramics. Spend hours exploring colourful handicrafts, snacking on street food and wandering off into the surrounding souks. Many of the shops here sell traditional clothing and textiles made of high-quality fabrics, such as kaftans and babouches slippers. This is also a great place to purchase a tagine, the traditional clay cooking pot used to prepare the popular dish of the same name, with many sizes and unique designs available. Location:  Souk Semmarine, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco Open:  Daily from 9 am to 9 pm