Tips you should know when shopping in Morocco

Morocco is a wonderful and diverse country, with generous and hospitable people. It is an ideal destination for shopping lovers, as it includes many markets that offer various types of local hand-made products. In order for your shopping experience there to be successful and hassle-free, the Safarway website offers you some tips and instructions that you should follow. Know it when you plan to shop there.

Do not rush to make a purchase decision

Just walk around and see the different displays, ask about their prices and take pictures of them to remember, then go on your way and come back another day. You may find something better or perhaps the same item at a more reasonable price in another market.

Keep low-value coins with you

Whenever the amounts in your possession are large in value and you do not have change, this is to your disadvantage. The merchant may notice that you have a large amount of money and ask for a higher price or refuse to negotiate prices, so always have change and coins of low value in your possession.

Beware of theft or speeding bike accidents

Moroccan markets are popular markets that you find in narrow roads and alleys, so the possibility of theft is very likely. Therefore, be careful not to leave your bag open and do not wear valuable items that attract attention to you so that you are not exposed to theft. Also, bicycles move quickly in these narrow alleys and may hit you, so be careful. Your safety and your money.

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Get rid of your confusion quickly

Any tourist who visits a strange place feels confused, let alone among thousands of displays of eye-catching colors and designs in large markets! Get over your confusion quickly and enjoy your tour.

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Ensure the quality of the product

You may like the shape and color of the product while its manufacture is very poor. The seller may take advantage of your eagerness and convince you that it is from a well-known brand while it is a counterfeit product in order to get more money from you. This happens frequently when buying shoes, belts and bags that Moroccan markets are famous for, so beware of Be tempted by the shape and the dazzling colors, and pay attention to the content and quality.

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Don't give in to temptations

A smart seller can convince you to buy anything, even if you don't need it. Do not let his sweet words and persuasive style attract you to buy a bad item or one you do not need. Just thank him with a polite smile and tell him that you do not need this item now.

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Gather information about Morocco before traveling

The traveler should ask friends and acquaintances and search through our website for information about Morocco, its landmarks, its markets, and the nature of its people. This will help him greatly on his trip and in dealing with the people of the country. Make the seller, dear traveler, feel as if you know everything about Morocco and its markets, even if this is your first visit to Morocco. His feeling of your ignorance of the place and what you are going to will make you lose your negotiation over the price and make you vulnerable to deception.

In conclusion, shopping is really fun, but to ensure this fun, do not let anyone take advantage of your being a stranger to the place, and do not make yourself and your things vulnerable to theft and road accidents.