Most of the tour guides would introduce you to the most popular attractions, taking you on a tour to the imposing palaces, important religious sites, museums and, of course, some shopping places. However if you are looking forward to seeing a more uncommon Marrakech, this tour is just the thing you are looking for. Take this tour and discover the local traditions of a unique and unusual Marrakech.
1) Farnatchis
Farnatchis are old-style Moroccan public ovens. It became a kind of tradition to treat visitors to homemade bread baked in farnatchis. Every respectable neighborhood in Morocco claims to have one of these. Do not hesitate to visit Marrakech's farnatchis located between le Foundouk and Riad Farnatchi, east of Ali ben Youssef Medersa, or just let the aroma of fresh baked bread guide you towards the place.
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2) High Tech Souk
Located near the Almoravid Koubba, High Tech Souk is widely considered one of the most bizarre and strange souks of all. It is probably the hilarious contrast of small insignificant shops tucked into mud-brick walls exhibiting all of the latest inventions of the high-tech industry, from flat-screen TVs to digital cameras and computers.
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3) Mouassine Fountain
Mouassine Fountain is located near Rue Mouassine. It is a classic example of a Marrakech fountain with carved wood details. The inscription on the fountain invites the passengers to "drink and look" ("Shrob ou shouf"). Every neighbourhood in Marrakech used to have its own fountain. About 80 of them were spread all over the city at the beginning of the 20th century.
4) Souk des Teinturiers
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.
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5) Fondouks
Originally storehouses and workshops of local merchants, the Fondouks are nowadays very popular among tourists. Only 140 of them are left today in Medina. These beautiful medieval courtyards and inns offer the best treatment one can wish for. They also have a quite interesting architecture.
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6) Hammam Bab Doukkala
Hammam represents a Middle Eastern variant of a steam bath. Locals go to a hammam at least once a week. Hammam Bab Doukkala is among the oldest in Marrakech. This cute community steam bath dates back to the 17th century. It is located on the Bab Doukkala street in the Medina.
7) La Maison Arabe
Located near the Bab Doukkala Mosque, La Maison Arabe is a famous hotel in Marrakech. It owes its reputation, not merely to the fine service or free cooking workshops, but especially to its great hammams (steam baths). The building itself has a typical Morrocan architecture and is surrounded by alluring gardens, so you will have plenty of space to wander around.
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