Weekly Markets Tour from Marrakech

Sightseeing  :  Morocco  :  Central Morocco  :  Marrakech  :  Half-day Tours

The tour explores the weekly gathering of Berber people at their markets. It offers the chance to enjoy the landscapes outside of Marrakech and learn about the lifestyle of Berber people: How they live, the way they barter their products for other goods, and allows you to feel like a local in an ancient but little known culture. The tour starts from the main square in Marrakech. After a short briefing, a private air-conditinoned van takes us on a beautiful trip to a nearby Berber market. Historical and cultural snapshots along the way will make it easy for you to understand what is happening in the market (why there are very few women, why some Berber people have blonde hair and blue or green eyes). Once at the Market we explore its different sections like the vegetables' market, the butchers' market in addition to the crafts' sections where blacksmiths, potters, carpenters are working. Lunch will be in a Berber tent alongside locals.The whole trip is about 3.5 to 4 hours.