Tetouan Shopping Tips by jamiesno

Street Vendors!

What to buy: Here is a perfect example of bargainning. Several people in our group bought drums for $10 Euros. The same drums you see in the pictures. I told the guy I wasn't paying that much, but he then explained how everyone else paid $10 and I had to pay the same price. After ignoring him for a couple of minutes, needn't worry he was following me, he told me I could have them for $7. I done good right? Wrong a friend of mine immediately after that got them for $5 Euros!!!!

Theme: Local Craft

Art Gallery

My apologies for not remembering the name again but there is a family owned art gallery that has a connection to the Government whereby they can ship your merchandise for free. It is designed to help promote the local art work.

What to buy: In this gallery the handmade carpets where amazing. All from natural fibres with no coloring added to them. They were very high quality and appeared they could not be burnt or cut by a knife based on demonstrations. Each carpet could take anywhere from 6 months to a year to make.

What to pay: Again in Morocco, don't pay the asking price, I recommending aiming for 1/4 or less. Hey it's worth trying, but never ever pay more than you are comfortable with, no one likes that feeling.

Directions: Medina Center.

Theme: Local Craft

Street Markets

When you are walking through the streets of Tetouan there are markets everywhere in the center of the medina. Everything from fish, to handicrafts to goat's cheese which is in the picture and very tasty. My North American standards it may take some courage to buy from these markets as cleanliness appears to be an issue.

What to buy: I tasted the goat's cheese and it was great. If you are planning on making a good Paella upon return it is a great place to buy the spice saffron at great prices. This is where the spice comes from and this is where the prices are best!

What to pay: Never pay the asking price, in Morocco everything is negotiable. Sort of reminded me of Mexico in that regard.

Theme: Food and Drink