Shopping in Marrakech

by Susan Simon

Let Susan Simon guide you through the winding alleys, hidden courtyards, and bustling markets to uncover the best of the treasures of Marrakech including luxurious caftans of velvet, ethnic jewelry... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1892145782
• ISBN13: 9781892145789
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Little Bookroom
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.7" x 5.9"

Customer Reviews

Market locations, hours, payment methods and notes abound in an astounding array of insights

SHOPPING MARRAKECH includes color photos throughout by Nally Bellati, includes style considerations by the author, and is packed with insights on how to navigate Marrakech's markets and alleys to locate treasures. Seven walks plotted on maps are accompanied by shopping tips and packed into a very small take-along tote perfect for destination travelers and those reaching Marrakech's shopping opportunities. Market locations, hours, payment methods and notes abound in an astounding array of insights.

Great Book, A new view of Marrakech...

I had been to Marrakech once and hated it. A friend was going on business and begged me to go, I gave in and was handed Susan's book on arrival and left to my own devices as my friend was in meetings for two days. Wow!, After a quick read through & inspired by the photos and writing style I tucked it under my arm and spent 3 glorious days in and around the Medina. Did two of the walks and the small walk along Rue Bab Agnaou. Several of the shopkeepers saw the book, we had a good laugh and of course tea, lots of tea. I would recommend this book to anyone going to Marrakech for the first time or returning there with hesitation as I did. Bravo !! to Ms. Simon - I can only hope she finds another city to be inspired for another shopping book. C.G.

Shopping in Marrakech

I have been planning a trip to Marrakech for years, the planning has mainly taken place in my mind, but this year I thought would be the year and I went out and actually bought a guide book to start shapping my days there. As soon as I got "Shopping in Marrakech" I could hardly put it down, I feel like I have discovered a treasure map! Reading it you truely feel "guided", usually I feel overwhelmed when reading ahead for a trip, but instead I feel excited and a sense of calm knowing that I will get to all the best shops the city has to offer.

Shopping in marrakech

I have been thinking of taking a trip to Morocco, and came upon Susan Simons' book in a bookshop the other day... I began leafing through it, and suddenly an hour had passed, and I had read this book from cover to cover. The text and the photos had actually tranported me to Morocco! The 7 walks, with the accompanied maps bring you step by step through a city that I've always imagined to be slightly intimidating. I like that each stop is like a little editorial with the author's personal opinions about its goods.. Not only did I feed transported, but with really good company, Susan Simon. If I wasn't sure if I would like visiting Morocco before, this jewel of a volume with its gorgeous colorful photos and lively conversation convinced me that Marrakech is the place to be!