Guide to avoid pitfalls when shopping in Morocco

No matter where we go, we will buy some specialties here and go shopping. When we encounter something we love, we will naturally buy it. So what are the guides to avoid pitfalls when shopping in Morocco? The following is to avoid pitfalls when shopping in Morocco. You can take a look at the guide. Shopping in the old city market

1. In the markets in the old city, especially the markets in Marrakech/Fez, the prices of goods are relatively high. Regardless of China, Japan, the United States, Italy and Germany, the prices are always high - - Regardless of national boundaries, regardless of race, regardless of gender, age or child.

2. Knowledge points mentioned in all travel notes: Marrakech and Fez are home to the Souk, the largest and oldest medieval market in Morocco. The goods in the Souk are not priced, and the transaction depends entirely on the "bargaining" between the buyer and the seller. "Achieved.

Moroccan "Souk" is equivalent to Türkiye's "Bazaar". The markets of Yuanzu were all open-air. When the carriage, donkey cart or camel cart stopped, they started selling on the spot. The traders gathered together to form a market.

The market has been around for thousands of years, with thousands of shops criss-crossing the market, a dazzling array of goods, and throngs of tourists. Many classic movies use markets to create an exotic atmosphere, such as "Casablanca":

Although there are medieval ancient cities such as Pompeii around the world, there are probably not many that still retain the medieval lifestyle. Therefore, the market is also a place for INS influencers to check in.

3. Since the market does not clearly mark the prices, are tourists waiting to be "slaughtered"? The answer is: NO! Since the merchants set prices harshly, you have to "haggle" hard! No one Really buy the product at the first price.

4. Prices in Morocco are lower than those in first- and second-tier domestic cities. As long as you have bargaining skills, you can definitely enjoy shopping. Summary of shopping tips in the old city market

1. Where to buy: All cities in Morocco have old cities and markets in the old cities. The markets in Marrakech and Fes are the largest and have the most products, but they are also the most popular and commercial, so the prices are the highest and the best test of bargaining skills.

Other cities such as Rabat, Asilah, Chefchaouen, Casablanca, and Essaouira also have old cities, and the general product classification is similar. The prices in the market are lower than those in Marrakech and Fez, and it’s easier to bargain.

2. In Morocco, every market clerk is a gold medal salesman with an indestructible tongue. As soon as you ask the price, they will bargain with you until the end of time. Especially Marrakech and Fez, highlighted in bold.

3. How to buy: The first key to shopping is to know the price before asking! Don’t ask here and there without being sure whether you like it or not. Because once you negotiate the price, it consumes a lot of time and energy! Some store owners may also misunderstand you and cause trouble.

4. How to cut: If you are in Marrakech/Fez, counteroffer to 50% or lower. If you are in other old cities, counteroffer to 20%-30% depending on the actual situation. Remember! The first counter-offer amount is lower than your psychological price!

Why do you have to go to the "lowest and lower" at the beginning? Because this is a protracted battle, and there are not seven or eight The round never ends. The other party didn't stop, and even invited you to drink mint tea.

The second important point is: don’t show a strong desire. The more you want it, the more the other party will seize on the weakness and make it difficult for you to cut it down. You can also look for minor, innocuous problems, like this thing being a little old.

The third important point is: stand firm and never be merciful! There is only one purpose: to get the product at the best price! If you are a girl, you can also be cute and coquettish and pretend to be a poor student. If that doesn't work, try your best: (pretend to) leave!

Usually the shopkeeper will be happy to leave as soon as you leave, and in most cases he will call you to stop you. If the shop owner really lets you leave, then he may have bargained too hard and there is no chance of you getting any further.

5. But having said that, a lot of money can’t buy something you like. If you really find something you like, you should take action when it’s time to do it. Just treat it as a fate with a craftsman. Otherwise, there will be no store after passing through this village.

6. If you are not good at or even hate bargaining, then please move to Xincheng. The shopping malls have clearly marked prices, making shopping easier.