Fair prices in the Marrakech souks, and how to haggle

Expect sellers to open at two to three times the price they accept. Fair final prices: leather babouches 80–150 MAD, a small brass lantern 50–300 MAD, a leather bag 350–900 MAD.

7 prices · last checked 2026-10 · how we check

Leather babouches (slippers)

80–150 MAD ≈ €7–14

Sellers open at 2–3 times what they accept; aim to settle at about half to two-thirds of the first price.

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Leather bag (cowhide shoulder bag)

350–900 MAD ≈ €32–83

Smell the leather and check the stitching. A medium bag is around 500 MAD.

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Small Berber rug (about 1 square metre)

300–2 700 MAD ≈ €28–250

Prices vary enormously with quality and wool. Compare several shops before agreeing, and never feel obliged after a glass of tea.

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Small metal or brass lantern

50–300 MAD ≈ €5–28

Small brass lanterns can be 50–100 MAD; heavier hand-cut ones 300 MAD or more.

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Saffron, per gram

30–70 MAD ≈ €2.8–6.5

Buy threads, not powder, and be wary of very cheap "saffron": it's often dyed flower petals.

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Unglazed cooking tagine

20–280 MAD ≈ €2–26

Plain unglazed tagines are for cooking; glazed, decorated ones (450–800 MAD) often aren't.

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Hand-painted ceramic plate

50–150 MAD ≈ €5–14

Small ceramics start around 20 MAD.

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Watch out

The tea and the obligation. A glass of tea is hospitality, not a contract. You can still say no.

"Last day of the Berber market." There is no special market today only. Take your time.

The friendly shortcut. Someone offers to show you the way, then leads you to a cousin's shop and asks for a fee. Say "la, shukran" (no, thank you) and keep walking.

Quick answers

How much should I haggle in Marrakech? Counter at about a third to a half of the first price and expect to settle at about half to two-thirds of it. Smile, take your time, and walk away if it doesn't feel right.

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More fair prices

Airport to the medinaTaxi 70–100 MAD by day, bus 30 MAD Taxis in the cityMedina to Gueliz 30–50 MAD Entry ticketsBahia 100 MAD, Majorelle 170 MAD HammamsLocal 10–40 MAD, spa scrub 250–500 Argan oil100 ml pure: 180–280 MAD Food and drinkOrange juice 4–10 MAD, tagine 40–70 Day tripsOurika 200–340 MAD, Agafay 300–800 TippingCafés: round up; guides 50–100 SIM, cash and ATMsATM fee 20–35 MAD; choose dirhams

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