Souk des Teinturiers

Real letdown and out to rip you off

There isn’t much to see apart from few holes in the ground filled with pigeon excrement , the place is real stinky .. you can’t go by yourself and a guide ‘welcomes’ you and explain how it all works ...

A great way to experience the processes and hard work required in to go from hide to leather

Quite an experience. But be aware that even though it is free, the guide will expect to be paid You will be lead through a shop where you are expected to buy things as well.

Dyers market.

I happened upon the souk when looking for some place else though it was on my list of todo. I have to say while it was interesting to see i probably expected more. The mad did show me the dyes and all...

Have your wits......

This advice applies in most cases in the Medina, however, it seems more so in this souk, the spruikers, seem quite desperate, to get your attention, we find a smile and a polite no, mostly works, if n...

Dyer’s Souk

As you go south of Souk Chouari you will find the colourful Dyer’s Souk or Souk des Teinturiers. It is one of the most photo worthy areas of Marrakech Medina. You can see yards upon yards of dyed yar...