Rhaba KADIMA THE PLACE OF "WITCH" - holidays Morocco

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Located in the extension of the souk Smarine, instead Rhaba Kadima is one of the most famous squares of the Souks of Marrakech. Lively during the day with various Souks, it also features cozy cafes where you can relax off the crazy animated Souks.

A distinct souk that worth to visit when you are in Marrakech for holiday

Rhaba Kadima plays a central role in organizing the Souks. It is held from time immemorial, daily commodities markets. If the "slave market" to happily disappeared since the early twentieth century and the grain market its successor is now held outside the city, the place is always busy for several markets daily.

Activities in the SOUK

Early morning take place there the wool market, Souk Ghazal. At 16 pm, it's the turn of skinners to share it hides in the Souk El-Btana. Near the square, the Souk Rabia offers the amazing spectacle of the sale to the carpet auction according to an ancestral Berber system.

Rhaba Kadima has become the core supply magicians and healers who still hold an important place in Moroccan society. These wizards of ancient times there come here to stock up dust from the eyes of various species, lizards, snake skins, goose legs but also dried herbs, remedies and potions of all kinds. The magical essences of ancestral rituals of white magic or black magic abound not forgetting of course, the famous argan oil and other essential oils ... You will also see a selection of live animals, turtles, chameleons that will end in sacrifice or as an ingredient of a drug of Moroccan traditional medicine.

Rhaba Kadima is also busy at the discretion of the day by the constant carousel of artisans and small merchants. Essentially surrounded by shops of apothecaries or carpet sellers, it also offers some établissiments where it is nice relax. The best known and perhaps the most pleasant is the spice coffee with a small terrace, where around a good mint tea, you will dominate the hectic life and agitated this small authentic site very nice.

During your holidays in the Medina of Marrakech, do not miss the place Rhaba Kadima. There is an atmosphere of surprises and mysteries that is worth trying.