Jemaa el Fna is the main square in the old part of Marrakech. This marketplace is buzzing with life, joy, and fun as it is always full of musicians, dancers, storytellers, and magicians. Considered to be the greatest shopping place in Marrakech, you will find here all sorts of exotic spices, colorful veils, and jewelry.

Located near Jemaa el Fna, Souk Semmarine is famous for colorful textiles. If you are after an authentic Moroccan bag, shoes, or clothes, then this is the place for you to wander around. Next to the Souk Semmarine you will find Souk Laksour.

Fnac Berbere claims to be the first library in Marrakech. It is renowned for selling all sorts of books and documentation regarding the life and culture of the Berber people. The book shop is located on Mouassine Street.

Souk des Teinturiers dazzles with dyed sheaves of wool and textiles. There are plenty of souvenir shops along the souk. It is considered one of the most colorful shopping places in Marrakech. Souk des Teinturiers is also known as dyer's souk.

Once a slave market, today Rahba Kedima is famous for its spices and handmade articles. The square also hosts lots of little shops selling everything from medicines to magic items. The vendors love to bargain, so feel free to negotiate on the price. Rahba Kedima is located in Medina, the Old City of Marrakech.

Marrakech markets are known for their colorful handmade carpets, so it's no surprise that much of the local population is involved in making them. Souk Zrabia, or Le Criée Berbère, is found on the left side of the Rahba Kedima. Here you will find handmade carpets, brightly painted at a reasonable price, and a lot of colorful shoes, quite a change from the pre-French Occupation slave markets.

Berber Shop is a small authentic shop located on the Riad Zitoun Jdid. You will find here colorful carpets, lamps, and jewelry, all made by women of the Aït ben Haddou tribe. The owner of the shop speaks English perfectly well.