Marrakech - Casa W's favorite shops

It's easy to get lost in Marrakech's souks...

Souk or bazaar or medina. The historic center of the city of Marrakech is Morocco's largest souk and a wonderful experience that will challenge all your senses.

Marrakech's souk is a maze of streets, alleys and narrow passages with thousands of small shops and stalls that will test your senses.

Here you will allegedly find (no one knows the exact number) more than 7,000 different shops, stalls, workshops, eateries, etc., located in a network of small streets and alleys. So large and confusing that even the local guides sometimes get lost.

Scents, sounds, colors and impressions make it feel like time has been turned back more or less a century when you stroll around the chaos. But that's also part of the charm...

Casa W's favorite shops in the souk

The carpet dealer Al Matjar ( www.almatjarmarrakech.com ), who is located in the middle of the souk (Souk Semmarine 24-26), has some lovely pillows, rugs, poufs etc. in the Scandinavian bohemian style that we like. I have bought a few different Casa W products from him after I fell in love with a few lovely things from him when I first visited Marrakech.

A favorite area in the souk is Place de Epices , which, in addition to the cafés Nomad (@nomadmarrakech) and Café de Epices @cafedeepices), offers a cozy atmosphere and everything from baskets, wicker bags and spices to carpets and clothes. I usually swing by the shop Marrakech Mon Amour (@marrakechmonamour), which, among other things, sells the most beautiful t-shirts in the best quality.

I also love strolling around the streets away from Place de Epices to experience the local atmosphere without too much of the hustle and bustle of the 'main streets'.

The Old Town - an adventure trip

A short walk from the souk is the old town and a visit to Mustapha Blaoui (@mustaphablaoui) is a MUST. The entrance is an old door without a sign, so keep an eye out for the carpenter on the other side of the street to find the right place. You enter a mecca of carpets, pillows and beautiful antiques. Don't miss the many floors hidden behind the first room. Sneak through the kitchen to find the other floors.

Max & Jan (@Maxandjan) - is a cool - but expensive - concept store that is also worth a visit. The store has everything from swimwear to clothes and jewelry and is located in a beautiful courtyard.

The area around Yves Saint Laurent's garden - Jardin Majorelle

An absolute must is to visit Rue Majorelle 33 (@33ruemajorelle), which is not cheap, but has sooooo many wonderful things.

In the same area, the ceramics chain Chabi Chic (@chabichicmorocco) also has a smaller store. Casa W does not yet sell their delicious products, but it may come at some point.

BE The souk (@bethesouk), owned by the people behind Riad BE Marrakech (@bemarrakech), is another great place to go hunting for ceramics or textiles.