Henna Souk and pottery Travel Guide: Top Sights in Morocco, Tours &

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Henna Souk and pottery- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Morocco; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Henna Souk in Fes, Morocco, offers an immersive experience into the country's rich cultural and artisanal traditions. Nestled in the city's historic medina, the souk is known for its distinctive pottery, crafted in earthy tones, and natural cosmetics, especially henna. Vibrant colors fill the market as artisans display their works, inviting visitors to discover the traditional uses of these items in daily Moroccan life. The presence of a centuries-old plane tree adds to the souk's charm, while the historical office of the mohtassib, a former price controller, adds a layer of intrigue to the market's long-standing role in Fes's commerce. Visitors are greeted with both artistry and history in this lively marketplace.

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Reviews of Henna Souk and pottery

Yusuf Khan

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-19

Within the souk, there’s a store that sells cosmetics and spices that’s run by a cheery man with a beard. My wife and I bought different spices and scents and were treated with fair prices, no haggling required. The quality of the spices and scents were top notch.
Daniel Druker

2
Reviewed: 2024-02-20

Lots of stuff to look at here in a beautiful courtyard but beware the vendors will happily overcharge you by 200%. Most other places in the market starting prices were only about 30% above final prices. Here after we said la shukran (no thank you) and walked they chased us and came down by 2/3...
Crystal Koh

5
Reviewed: 2020-03-22

Nice market to stroll around, hearing music and seeing light shops etc.
Ebrahim Laher

5
Reviewed: 2019-04-24

The souk of the Fes Madinah is just mind boggling to say the least. The largest Madinah in the world with over 4000 streets. One area leads into the next and its sometimes difficult to say which part of the souk you are in. You can get almost anything here. Bargain... It's part of the fun.
Stephen

3
Reviewed: 2019-01-08

The souks of Fes are very beautiful and tiny compared to Marrakech. The people on the streets are a bit more friendly but the sellers and the ‘guides’ on the street are more annoying than anything else to be honest. The sellers welcome you with the biggest smile, but you can’t get them off you when you don’t want to buy anything. They just don’t understand why you don’t want to buy something. Prices they offer are way too high... 180 Dirhams (18 euros) for new style ceramic small plate? You definitely need to stand your ground and bargain like you never did before. Start with 25% off the price and work your way to max. 40% and prepare to walk away. Some buyers are really rude, just go to the next seller as there are so much sellers of the same items all over Fes. The guides and children are constantly trying to talk to you and rude as well. Try to look confident in your walking and don’t stop anywhere or go into a conversation with anyone. If you take all this rules and try to see the fun in all this you will have a good time!