The most central and largest of Marrakesh’s bustling souks, Souk Semmarine is the best place to start your exploration of the famous souks, or bazaars. This souk has been used by traders and merchants for 1000 years, and was responsible for marking the start of the souk era.

As you walk past its magnificent iron trellis, you will be overwhelmed by the rush of sights, sounds and smells that greet you. Unlike the other souks which specialise in one type of merchandise, Souk Semmarine offers a vast array of wares, ranging from textiles to souvenir stalls to intricately crafted Moroccan lamps. The most amazing thing about this souk is how it captures, within its jumble of stalls, merchants and visitors, Morocco’s strong ties to its rich traditions and heritage. The items sold at the stalls today have been sold for centuries, traditional everyday items that are still widely used today. At Souk Semmarine, Morocco’s culture comes alive in a blaze of warm colour, exotic smells and mishmash of voices.

This magical and mystical place is guaranteed to keep you thoroughly entertained and demanding for more!