Shopping in Marrakech (Paperback)

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"Marrakesh is an alluring place for the shopper in search of colourful fabrics, bejewelled shoes, vivid ceramics and other ethnic trinkets. Simon has visited the city regularly since her first trip in the Seventies, and from the thousands of possible locations, has chosen an eclectic and alluring selection of shops....with some surprising and original choices." --Sunday Telegraph (London)

"The Moroccan city of Marrakech has plenty to see—the old fortified city, ancient mosques, and beautiful waterfalls. But don’t be shocked if you spend most of your time shopping. This is, after all, the city with the largest flea market in Morocco and the busiest public square in the world. To help you get your bearings, we consulted Susan Simon’s Shopping in Marrakech." --NYLON magazine

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How to choose among the thousands of shops, stores, and souk stalls? And how to even find them in this labyrinthine city, where street names and addresses seldom appear on the city map? Let Susan Simon guide you through the winding alleys, hidden courtyards, and bustling markets to uncover the best of the treasures of Marrakech: luxurious caftans; bejeweled shoes and slippers; ethnic jewelry; handmade decorative objects for the home; beautifully embroidered linens; colorful ceramics; sequined antique shawls; gold-encrusted glassware. The stylish author and the photographer (who has appeared on the world’s best-dressed list) both have dozens of ideas of how to incorporate your exotic finds into every wardrobe and home.

The guide is divided into seven separate walks–and little bonus walks–that take you through the main shopping areas, using the author’s precise directions and visual landmarks. And, as a caterer and cookbook author, Simon can’t resist pointing out her favorite spots for everything from mint tea and pastries to fragrant tagines–many hidden behind innocuous entrances and set in ancient, verdant riads (traditional Moroccan courtyard homes) or on terraces overlooking the breathtaking city.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Little Bookroom (May 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892145782
• ISBN-13: 978-1892145789
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #153,350 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shopping in Marrakech, June 29, 2009

By	T. Holladay (usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Shopping in marrakech, June 29, 2009

By	floras (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, A new view of Marrakech..., October 24, 2009

By	C. Guy - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.