5. LEARN TO HAGGLE
If you’re shopping in the markets or medinas, you will have to learn to haggle. I know some people have strong opinions about paying full price for the sake of “charity”, but selling is like their national sport and haggling is an integral part of their culture.
More likely than not, they will still get the better deal, but keep in mind if you are willing to spend the time, you can get items for at least 25-50% of the starting price.
Know what you’re willing to pay before you start the haggling process and walk out if you can’t get the price you want. They may call you back in multiple times.
Also, you may want to bargain with your cab drivers before you get in the cab. Most of our rides within the city cost 30 DH. If they demand more, our guide told us to hand them the money and walk away.
Luckily, that didn’t happen to us, because we always firmly set a price before the ride.
If you’re looking to buy a carpet or anything with a higher price tag, do your research before you head to Morocco. People get tricked into buying them as “an investment” to sell later all the time. Don’t fall for their sales tactics and the local guide’s added pressure to buy.
