Do i need to check out the seller online before i go.
Buying a carpet in marrakech.
I spent nearly an hour viewing more than 30 rugs.
Our friends are showing us the fine points of buying a carpet in morocco.
Don t be pushed or feel obliged to buy if in the end the carpet is not quite what you want.
Hours are 10 18 daily.
We will likely need to get the rug sent home via courier.
Number one rule always shop around before buying anything.
I would like to buy a wedding blanket and an ourain rug today or tomorrow as we are in marrakech for two m ore days then heading home.
You can just turn up or you can schedule a time to visit call at 05 24 38 18 45 in morocco.
The shop address of vintage carpets is 29 zaouiat lahdar kaat benahid 40030 marrakech it s very close to the ben youssef mosque.
Don t rush take your time buying a carpet should be an enjoyable experience where you should be in control and not the other way round.
The song at the end sung by our guide and salesmen needs.
There are so many beautiful rugs in this country it is hard to make a decision when it comes time to make the purchase.
Before leaving home you can also research the multitude of sites and blogs online if you intend to buy anything of real value.
One of the items on my shopping list was a carpet for my daughter s apartment.
Buying a carpet at a discount is one of the great experiences.
We started our shopping day by visiting a well known long standing antiques and carpet store chateau des souks located at 44 souk semmarine.
We did end up buying a carpet and we were so glad we did.
In my experience the best place to buy carpets largest selection is the carpet souk in marakech.
The door to the shop is fire engine red so you can t miss it.
Obviously berber carpets will vary in price depending on quality size thickness and colours.
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Aux merveilles de marrakech is a hidden gem in the souks of marrakech and the place to buy a good quality authentic marrocan carpet or kilim.
I set my target price for a beautiful high quality handmade 4x6 moroccan carpet at 500 something i knew would be a challenge to find.
There s wonderful shopping in markets all over morocco but fake synthetic chinese machine made carpets have finally found the marrakech souks.
