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Shopping opportunities in Marrakech range from bartering over Berber carpets in the bowels of the souk to forking over serious bucks for exquisite tailor-made Moroccan kaftans. Bargain hard in the souks for everything from silver jewelry, leather shoes and designer knockoff handbags. Prices are less negotiable in the upmarket boutiques of the Ville Nouvelle.
Au Fil d'Or Hidden amidst the retail chaos of the medina, this shop sells top quality Moroccan leather shoes from the tanneries of Fez and Marrakech and handmade shirts and jackets for men and women. Medina; 10 Souq Semarine; 011-212-24-44-59-19
Kif Kif by Stef Funky jewelry and modern Moroccan home accessories can be found inside this colorful medina shop with outposts in Essaouira and Casablanca. Medina; 8 Rue de Ksours, Bab Laksour; 011-212-61-08-20-41; www.kifkifbystef.com
L'Orientaliste Don’t let the small shop front fool you – downstairs is a basement packed with unusual objets d’art that include both modern and antique Moroccan works. Gueliz; 11 Rue de la Liberte; 011-212-24-43-40-74
Le Tresor de Nomades Would-be-nomads’ treasures and Moroccan handicrafts of all varieties (from ceramics and jewelry to candelabras and camel leather lanterns) are piled for the perusing inside this warehouse-like shop in the medina. Overseas shipping is available. Medina; 142-144 Bab Doukkala; 011-212-24-38-52-40
Scenes de Lin Want to turn your own home into an Arabian Nights-esque escape? You can custom order everything from luxurious Moroccan linens and curtains to tablecloths and pillow shams at this contemporary home décor shop in the Ville Nouvelle. Gueliz; 70 Rue de la Liberte; 011-212-24-43-61-08
Warda la Mouche For modern Moroccan threads with traditional flair (think metallic-hued babouche shoes and caftans in psychedelic prints) hit this stylish boutique near Djemaa el-Fna. Medina; 127 Rue Kennaria; 011-212-67-34-73-74