Buying A Carpet In Marrakech

There are so many beautiful rugs in this country it is hard to make a decision when it comes time to make the purchase.

Buying a carpet in marrakech.

The door to the shop is fire engine red so you can t miss it. 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. In my experience the best place to buy carpets largest selection is the carpet souk in marakech. Our friends are showing us the fine points of buying a carpet in morocco.

One of the items on my shopping list was a carpet for my daughter s apartment. You can just turn up or you can schedule a time to visit call at 05 24 38 18 45 in morocco. Prices will vary depending on a number of factors type age condition design size etc and therefore it is difficult to advise what you should expect to spend. I spent nearly an hour viewing more than 30 rugs.

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. Do i need to check out the seller online before i go. Number one rule always shop around before buying anything. It s the best way of taking home a genuine piece of marrakech this was the ultimate rug shopping experience in a very relaxed and patient atmosphere.

Buying a carpet at a discount is one of the great experiences. Hours are 10 18 daily. We started our shopping day by visiting a well known long standing antiques and carpet store chateau des souks located at 44 souk semmarine. Before leaving home you can also research the multitude of sites and blogs online if you intend to buy anything of real value.

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. The shop is run by a family since 1912 and is located in a beautiful old riad building 5 mins walk from jemaa el fna square. Obviously berber carpets will vary in price depending on quality size thickness and colours. There s wonderful shopping in markets all over morocco but fake synthetic chinese machine made carpets have finally found the marrakech souks.

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. Don t be pushed or feel obliged to buy if in the end the carpet is not quite what you want. We did end up buying a carpet and we were so glad we did. The song at the end sung by our guide and salesmen needs.