Imlil
This small shop carries an impressive variety of trekking and climbing equipment, including hard-to-find butane canisters for camping stoves and a small…
Must-see shopping in Morocco
Tetouan
This government-sponsored emporium is a hive of activity, with carpet weavers, leatherworkers, jewellers and woodworkers all plying their trades. Prices…
Essaouira
At his bijoux store, Stefano from Naples handcrafts one-of-a-kind pieces of jewellery from silver and natural stones, including pearl, topaz and turquoise.
Medina
Look for this recommended djellaba tailor just downhill from Cafe Smile. Machine work takes about five days.
High Atlas Mountains
This cooperative was formed in 2005 by plucky young women who secured EU funding to start cultivating organic walnuts, collecting mountain wildflower…
Skoura
At this small space, Skoura residents sell items made with palm fronds, sustainably harvested without harming the trees. For travellers who’ve admired one…
High Atlas Mountains
Honey that’s considered rare elsewhere abounds in the hills around Demnate, and this shop across from the O'Libya petrol station on the road towards…
Mouassine & Central Souqs
Local artist Khantour Hamid displays and sells his work in the charmingly decrepit Funduq Sarsar. His vibrant oil-on-canvas abstract scenes are full of…
Essaouira
You’ll find all manner of potions, powders and pyramids of freshly ground spices in this aromatic souq, including ras el hanout (top of the shop: a…
Tiznit
With its long history of silversmiths, the jewellery souq has some of southern Morocco's best work. It’s a pleasant place to wander, with blue-doored…
Ouarzazate
Opposite the kasbah, this sprawling complex of state-run showrooms (only of few of which seem to be open at any given time) features elaborately woven…
Casablanca
On the waterfront in Aïn Diab, this Norman Foster–designed shopping mall is a good place to stock up on provisions, with a supermarket, a pharmacy and…
Meknes
Mr Ezzouak's little damascene metalwork shop is the northernmost of several in this strip, interspersed with more functional metal crafts such as bike…
Marrakesh
This nonprofit female collective not only trains women with disabilities in embroidery craft, but it also sells fine homewares that combine traditional…
Medina
If you're looking for good reads and don't want to leave the medina for the ALC/ALIF Bookstore in the Ville Nouvelle, this small shop is the next-best…
Sefrou
Like all state-sponsored Ensembles Artisanaux, this complex features small shops selling a selection of mostly wood and jewellery, plus some rugs. Prices…
Ville Nouvelle
This large, modern mall is a good spot for anything you might have forgotten to pack, as well as fashion with Moroccan flair: blingy accessories at Bigdil…
Cooperative Artisanale des Femmes de Marrakesh
Mouassine & Central Souqs
A showcase for Marrakesh’s women mâalems (master artisans), this cooperative sells original handcrafted designs including leather wallets, jazzy silk…
Casablanca
In the traditionally no-shop zone between Casa Port train station and the Hassan II Mosque, this new mall is part of the regeneration of the port area,…
Essaouira
Essaouira has long been a centre of jewellery making and trade; this bijoux collection of shops sells everything from heavy Berber jewellery to glittering…
Agadir
A touristy but well-located blue-and-white bazaar with everything from pottery to football tops and pool toys. In the centre are some surprisingly…
Marrakesh
This French-owned shop stands out from the souq stalls around it, with quality Moroccan homewares including thuja-wood jewellery boxes, posh Heritage…
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
Delve into this treasure trove of brass antiques left over from French Protectorate times – lamps, kettles, jugs, trays, candlesticks and all sorts of…
Medina
This 18th-century traders inn is one of several restored fanadiq. This one happens to be reserved primarily for women artisans, including a tarboosh (fez)…
Dadès Valley
The rose-infused lotions and potions at this small shop are certified organic, with roses purchased directly from local farmers. You'll find everything…
Marrakesh
Sweet-tooth treats ahoy. The traditional Moroccan delicacies here are all about sesame, almond and sticky syrup, and make a great gift for gourmet friends…
Rabat
You can buy Italian painter and ceramicist Marilyn Bottero’s vibrant work at her small shop on the Rue des Consuls.
Tiznit
If you're after more modern-looking silver jewellery, the artisans assembled at this neo-souq ply their shiny wares in brightly lit display cases. There's…
Taroudant
This large market, held outside Bab El Khemis north of the kasbah, brings in people from the whole region. It's worth a visit for local flavour, and to…
High Atlas Mountains
The weekly Sunday souq, south of the bus station, is an opportunity to taste-test local olives, olive oils and almonds and browse Demnate’s local woodwork…
Marrakesh
This tiny jewellers' souq is a legacy of the Jewish artisans. Gold is still sold by weight, and some shops specialise in locally made fine filigree work,…
Sidi Ifni
The shop of Miel Afoulki, a honey cooperative, sells some extraordinary local flavours, including orange and euphorbia. Hours are flexible, but someone…
Meknes
In front of the covered market, pottery dealers present literal piles of wares. It's a no-pressure place to browse for functional pottery such as simple…
Tafraoute
Stocks Berber and Tuareg carpets, jewellery and souvenirs from the Atlas, Rif and Sahara. Shopkeep Saïd is a shrewd salesman: we dare you to leave his…
Erfoud
Watch fossilised marble being cut into prehistoric-looking tables and sinks at this showroom; they also sell some portable items such as bookends and…
Sidi Ifni
This women’s cooperative produces oil and cosmetic products from the versatile argan tree. Opening hours are flexible, but visitors are made to feel…
Meknes
This is the place to go if you want to get an idea of what to look for and how much to spend. Quality is high and prices are fixed.
Al Hoceima
Stock up on produce, spices, dates and other snacks at Al Hoceima's bustling street market. Fish is freshest in the mornings.
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
This tiny hole-in-the-wall shop sells well-made flat baskets of all sizes, mats for the terrace, table mats and hats.
Tafraoute
A lively weekly souq takes place near Hôtel Salama. Small dealers sometimes sell Berber carpets here.
