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Moonlight2011   13

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Hello ,

Im going to Moroco next month for holidays, and will stop in Casablanca(one day), than head to marakech and Agadir...

Im algerian and my fiance is american..so i will be able to understand morccan people..:-)

I want buy a very Nice Caftan for me and my mom, and some stuff(souvenirs...for house..)..i would be happy if one of u guys that are familiar with places and shops and also Prices.. could guide me.

Also we will be traveling by train from Casa to marrakech..do u know how much it cost??

Thanks all in advacnce..:D

Cheers

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I dont know much about the markets in Casablanca and Marrakech, but in Agadir there's a famous '' souk'' called Souk L'hed ( translation: Sunday Market) it is opened throughout the week except Monday. You will find some nice Moroccan arts and crafts in Marrakech. Also close to Agadir there's my city Taroudant, it's a small old city i have some pictures of it below. It's famous for its '' artisanat'' and its products are sold throughout Morocco, leather stuff, sandals, bags, lamps, caftans... I am not advertising for the city, but just because it has what you're looking for and it's about 45 mins from Agadir.

Caftans prices vary, it depends on the fabric and the type of work, try to check out as many shops as you can to have an idea about what you want and the prices.

I forgot how much i paid for the trip from Casablanca to Marrakech on the train, i bought a first class ticket and it was between 100 and 150 moroccan dirhams, i have just checked the train service website but it didnt give me the prices: http://www.oncf.ma/Fr/Horraires2.aspx?md=201&rb=491

I wish you a great and fun trip in Morocco. :)

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well im from RABAT, i dont know how are the prices in casablanca, but FIRST u have to make em feel like you are a moroccan, either way you'll pay twice the price,...soo if someone asks u if u're from here tell them yes..i dont know but..the prices depends on what you're looking for...

but it goes from 300 dhs and up...

u can go to "bab merrakech" there u'll find a lot of good stuff for souvenirs and stuff...

good luck... :thumbs:

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The train from Casablanca to Marrakech will cost about $20-25 - don't bother paying for first class - it's pretty much all the same. In Marrakech you can shop in the medina it's your basic wares - stay away from the outer edges they will charge you much more. You can also go to Gueleiz if you want some nicer quality things. There are a lot of boutiques selling really nice items. If I were buying nice gifts - I'd go there. I can't tell you much about Casa because I'm not too familiar - but Marrakech - anything you want to know let me know!!

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Hello ,

Im going to Moroco next month for holidays, and will stop in Casablanca(one day), than head to marakech and Agadir...

Im algerian and my fiance is american..so i will be able to understand morccan people..:-)

I want buy a very Nice Caftan for me and my mom, and some stuff(souvenirs...for house..)..i would be happy if one of u guys that are familiar with places and shops and also Prices.. could guide me.

Also we will be traveling by train from Casa to marrakech..do u know how much it cost??

Thanks all in advacnce..:D

Cheers

I am from Marrakech, I used to work as salesman in a bazzar, I know MOST of businesses and craftsmen. If you want ask for SAMMARINE SOUK by JAMAA LAFNA , Then ask for ABDALLAH LAFROUGUI's in FANDAQ AL MIZAN, once you make it there, find Khalid that works for Lafrougui tell him that you were sent by his friend Mohamed from USA and just tell him what you are looking for and he will be your best help. I know everybody there and I know their tricks and I dont trust alot of them .

bonne chance.

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If you want a tour as well, I know a fantastic, fun, stylish, FEMALE city guide who is the best I have met so far. Usually I stay away from guides because I feel like even after they are paid and tipped, they STILL are just out to get a commission. This woman is fantastic and doesn't do that-- the first person I have met who doesn't! She also knows prices, is a native Mrrakchia, and is pretty stylish. You'd have to pay her for her time but, as I said, she's the best at giving out information in a fun and informative way that isn't just going on and on spewing names and dates that go in one ear and out the other. Let me know; I can PM you her info.

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hassan_debbie   4

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My advice. Walk around and find the ones you like, then show them to your fiance and disappear. He will get them at a much better price alone than if you are with him. We have done it this way since my first visit in 2003. They won't haggle as low with an American as with a native.

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My advice. Walk around and find the ones you like, then show them to your fiance and disappear. He will get them at a much better price alone than if you are with him. We have done it this way since my first visit in 2003. They won't haggle as low with an American as with a native.

Debra

We were doing the same thing mostly when we wanted to buy something expensive. Once My brother-in-law and sister-in law came to visit us here in Palestine, and my brother-in-law saw a backgammon, Syrian Stylish board, in Beitleham and as it is a tourist city, the shop owner asked for 150$ when he saw three Americans with me, but we did not buy it. I returned back alone after few days and bought it for 30$.

Give it try to save money :) May be it will work in Moroco

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You can find everything you need at the Souks in Marrakech. There are caftans, clothes, every souvenir you could want there:)

Hello ,

Im going to Moroco next month for holidays, and will stop in Casablanca(one day), than head to marakech and Agadir...

Im algerian and my fiance is american..so i will be able to understand morccan people..:-)

I want buy a very Nice Caftan for me and my mom, and some stuff(souvenirs...for house..)..i would be happy if one of u guys that are familiar with places and shops and also Prices.. could guide me.

Also we will be traveling by train from Casa to marrakech..do u know how much it cost??

Thanks all in advacnce..:D

Cheers

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Moonlight2011 welcome to Morocco :)

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Must b real slow in MENA...OP posted this in June 2011....I was about to link the ONCF Railway schedule and farees before I noticed it would be 7 months to late...hahaha :lol:

oh my goodness i did not see the year 2011 :blush:

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