{"id":77163,"date":"2024-07-31T10:58:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T08:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitanddo_1790.test\/?p=77163"},"modified":"2026-10-01T15:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:00:45","slug":"what-to-buy-in-tanger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/what-to-buy-in-tanger\/","title":{"rendered":"What to buy in Tangier"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product\"><div class=\"product\">\n<p>In Tangier, you shop at the <strong>medina<\/strong>, and within it lies the souk. Handicrafts, leather, spices, carpets and silver \u2013 almost everything <strong>without a fixed price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But before you exchange money, read this.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2>\u26a0\ufe0f The dirham cannot be taken out of Morocco<\/h2>\n<p><strong>This is the most important piece of advice, and hardly anyone gives it.<\/strong> The Moroccan dirham <strong>is not convertible<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It is not available for purchase in Spain.<\/strong> You won\u2019t find it at any bureaux de change before you travel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It is forbidden to take out more than 1,000 dirhams<\/strong> of the country, in coins or banknotes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>European banks do not exchange it.<\/strong> If you have any left over, it\u2019s worthless when you get back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What to do, especially if you\u2019re going on a day trip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exchange only a little<\/strong>, just what you expect to spend.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep the exchange receipt<\/strong>: you need it to exchange any remaining dirhams back.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exchange any money you have left before your return journey.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The reference:<\/strong> around <strong>10\u201311 dirhams to the euro<\/strong>. The banknotes are in denominations of 20, 50, 100 and 200.<\/p>\n<p><em>Many stalls accept euros, but the exchange rate they offer is usually less favourable. It\u2019s convenient for small purchases; for a rug, it isn\u2019t.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>What to bring back from Tangier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/compras-en-tanger-zoco-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Craft stalls in the Tangier souk\" class=\"wp-image-77159\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/compras-en-tanger-zoco-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/compras-en-tanger-zoco-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/compras-en-tanger-zoco-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/compras-en-tanger-zoco-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/compras-en-tanger-zoco-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/compras-en-tanger-zoco-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/compras-en-tanger-zoco.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The souk, inside the medina.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Leather and slippers<\/h3>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s the best thing about Morocco and the easiest to bring back.<\/strong> Bags, purses, belts, pouffes and colourful slippers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to check the quality:<\/strong> <strong>smell the leather<\/strong> \u2014naturally tanned leather smells of leather, not chemicals\u2014 and <strong>fold it<\/strong>: if it cracks, it\u2019s no good. <strong>And try on the slippers<\/strong>, because the sizes do not correspond to European sizes.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Berber carpets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-medina-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Carpet shop in the medina of Tangier\" class=\"wp-image-77160\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-medina-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-medina-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-medina-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-medina-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-medina-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-medina-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-medina.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most expensive purchase and the one that requires the most care.<\/strong> There are three types: <strong>hand-knotted wool<\/strong>, <strong>kilim<\/strong> \u2014plain weave, which is lighter and easier to carry\u2014 and colourful blankets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to look out for:<\/strong> calls for the <strong>unfold completely<\/strong> and <strong>take a look at the back<\/strong>: the denser and more even the knots, the better. The price depends on the size, the density and whether it is genuinely handmade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And to do this, consider shopping outside the souk<\/strong>, through a cooperative with a fixed price. You pay a bit more, but you get a guarantee of origin.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Spices and tea<\/h3>\n<p><strong>They are sold in bulk, in heaps.<\/strong> Cumin, turmeric, paprika, saffron and the mixture <strong>Ras el hanout<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy a small amount and have a sniff first:<\/strong> You can tell straight away when a blend is fresh. Cheap saffron is almost never real saffron.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And the classic one:<\/strong> green tea with mint, which you can buy next to the <strong>teapots and glass tumblers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Ceramics and metal<\/h3>\n<p>Hand-painted plates and bowls, <strong>openwork brass and copper lamps<\/strong> and embossed trays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before paying, check that the enamel is free from cracks.<\/strong> And bear in mind the weight: lamps and trays look lovely, but they take up space and are heavy.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Silver and Berber jewellery<\/h3>\n<p>Bracelets, rings, brooches and necklaces featuring coloured stones and symbols such as <strong>the Hand of Fatima<\/strong>. Also amber and beads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take note here:<\/strong> It isn\u2019t always solid silver. <strong>Ask about the metal\u2019s purity<\/strong> and be wary of anything that\u2019s too cheap.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Cosmetics: argan oil<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The quintessential Moroccan product<\/strong>, for skin and hair, alongside handmade soaps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Distinguish between food and cosmetics:<\/strong> The one used in cooking is toasted and smells of nuts; the cosmetic version is lighter in colour and almost odourless. If you\u2019re sold one as the other, something\u2019s not quite right.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Traditional textiles and clothing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Jellabas and kaftans<\/strong>, as well as scarves and shawls made of wool or cotton. Lightweight and easy to pack.<\/p>\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udeab About counterfeit goods<\/h2>\n<p><strong>There are plenty of them in the medina, particularly when it comes to clothes, sunglasses and handbags, and it\u2019s worth making that clear.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s not a good idea to buy them:<\/strong> counterfeits <strong>are seized at customs<\/strong> when returning to the European Union, and the traveller may end up with an administrative problem over a bag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And there is a practical reason:<\/strong> for the price of a knock-off, you get <strong>a handmade item of leather or pottery<\/strong>, which is a true memento of Tangier and doesn\u2019t give you any nasty surprises when you get back.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Where to buy<\/h2>\n\n<h3>The medina and its two souks<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s clear up something that always causes confusion:<\/strong> the souk <strong>it\u2019s inside<\/strong> in the medina; it\u2019s not a separate place. And there are two:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Grand Souk<\/strong> (Grand Socco), the square at the entrance to the old town. It\u2019s the best landmark to help you find your way around.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Little Souk<\/strong> (Petit Socco), now inside the medina, a quieter spot surrounded by caf\u00e9s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>And a tip on pricing:<\/strong> the posts <strong>from inside the medina<\/strong> They tend to have narrower margins than those on the main streets, because there is more competition. The further you get from the entrance, the better the price.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Outside the medina, at a fixed price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-Avenida-Mohamed-VI--1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Mohammed VI Avenue in the modern part of Tangier\" class=\"wp-image-77133\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-Avenida-Mohamed-VI--1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-Avenida-Mohamed-VI--600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-Avenida-Mohamed-VI--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-Avenida-Mohamed-VI--768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-Avenida-Mohamed-VI--1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-Avenida-Mohamed-VI--18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-Avenida-Mohamed-VI-.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you don\u2019t fancy haggling<\/strong>, the new city has specific options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ibn Batouta Shopping Centre.<\/strong> Fashion, electronics and restaurants, all with fixed prices and labels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place de France<\/strong> and the surrounding area. Shops and boutiques selling local produce; quieter than the medina.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rue de la Libert\u00e9.<\/strong> Fashion boutiques, jewellery shops and homeware shops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beni Makada Market.<\/strong> A neighbourhood market selling fresh produce and household goods. It\u2019s the most authentic and the least touristy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>You pay a little more<\/strong>, but for valuable items \u2014 such as carpets and jewellery \u2014 the guarantee of origin is worth it.<\/p>\n\n<h2>How to haggle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-artesania-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Moroccan handicrafts at a stall in Tangier\" class=\"wp-image-77161\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-artesania-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-artesania-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-artesania-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-artesania-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-artesania-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-artesania-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/que-comprar-en-Tanger-artesania.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s expected of you, so it\u2019s not rude.<\/strong> The method:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Ask for the price<\/strong> without showing too much interest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer about half<\/strong> and rises gradually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agree on a price somewhere in between.<\/strong> Calmly and in a friendly manner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you\u2019re not convinced, just go.<\/strong> It\u2019s perfectly fine, and sometimes they\u2019ll ring you back with a different price.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Two tips that work:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Compare prices at several shops before buying anything.<\/strong> Save your big shopping trips for when you know the going rates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go first thing in the morning or at the end of the day<\/strong>, when people are most keen to close a deal. By mid-afternoon, the souk is packed and nobody haggles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Practical tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make sure you have small notes<\/strong> and the money distributed; only what is fair is visible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check each item before paying:<\/strong> There are no refunds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If someone offers to show you the way<\/strong> In the medina, make it clear beforehand if you\u2019re expecting a tip.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save the bulkier items for last<\/strong> and think about how you\u2019re going to carry it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The card can be used in shopping centres<\/strong>, not at the stalls. At the souk, in cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>A day trip from Tarifa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-6-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"View of Tangier\" class=\"wp-image-72463\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-6-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-6-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-6-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-6-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-6-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/tanger-6.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are a local tour operator based in M\u00e1laga with over 50 years\u2019 experience organising trips around Andalusia. <strong>The trip involves a ferry crossing from Tarifa<\/strong> and includes a local guide for the medina:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is included:<\/strong> return ferry journey, sightseeing tour with a stop outside the <strong>Caves of Hercules<\/strong> \u2014where you can go for a camel ride\u2014, a guided tour of the medina and <strong>shopping in the souk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And here\u2019s the dirham warning again:<\/strong> on a day trip <strong>exchange very little or pay in euros<\/strong>, because you won\u2019t have time to spend whatever you exchange in excess or to convert it at your leisure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t forget your passport:<\/strong> A border is crossed. More about the city at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-tanger-in-3-days\/\">What to see in Tangier in 3 days<\/a>, and of the country in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/marruecos\/\">The Morocco Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For the palate: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/sweets-arabes-artisan-crafts-from-morocco\/\">Moroccan artisan sweets<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/drinks-typical-of-morocco\/\">traditional drinks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3>What to buy in Tangier?<\/h3>\n<p>Leather and slippers, Berber rugs, spices and green tea with mint, hand-painted pottery, brass lamps, Berber silver and argan oil. Leather and textiles are the easiest to transport; rugs and lamps are the heaviest and take up the most space.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Can I take my leftover dirhams home with me?<\/h3>\n<p>No more than 1,000 dirhams, and in practice they are of no use: the dirham is not convertible outside Morocco and European banks do not exchange it. It is best to exchange only what you intend to spend, keep the exchange receipt and re-exchange any surplus before leaving the country.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Can you pay in euros at the souk in Tangier?<\/h3>\n<p>In many places, yes, but the exchange rate they apply is usually worse than the official rate. It\u2019s convenient for small purchases; for more valuable items, it\u2019s best to pay in dirhams. Traditional markets only accept cash: cards are accepted in shopping centres and shops in the new town.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Is it legal to buy counterfeit branded goods in Morocco?<\/h3>\n<p>They are sold openly in the medina, but on returning to the European Union, counterfeit goods may be seized at customs and cause administrative problems for the traveller. For a similar price, you can buy authentic handicrafts \u2014 leather, ceramics, textiles \u2014 which also make for a genuine souvenir of your trip.<\/p>\n\n<h3>How do you haggle in the souk?<\/h3>\n<p>Ask the price, offer around half that amount, and gradually increase your offer until you reach a middle ground, always remaining calm and polite. Walking away without buying is perfectly acceptable. 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But before you exchange money, read this. \u26a0\ufe0f The dirham cannot be taken out of Morocco This is the most important piece of advice, and hardly anyone gives it. 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