Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Pl de la Kasbah; 11am-6pm)
Next to the Kasbah Museum, this is a beautiful shop with
some superb one-off pieces of clothing, bags, decor items and ceramics.
Ville Nouvelle
Bazar Tindouf
(72 Rue de la Liberté; 10am-7pm)
This shop opposite El-Minzah Hotel is bursting at the
seams with antiques, glassware, brassware, ceramics, lamps, jewellery, clothing and more
besides. It's definitely worth a browse.
ANTIQUES
Las Chicas
ARTS & CRAFTS, CLOTHING
( 0539 37 45 10; 52 Rue Kacem Guenoun, Porte de la Kasbah; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat)
Just outside
the kasbah, this is an eclectic mixture of a shop, stocking art pieces, homeware, cosmetics
and some exquisite designer clothes, alongside a cafe. Massage is also on offer.
La Casa Barata
(Ave Abou Kacem Sebti; 9am-8pm Thu & Sun)
Literally 'the cheap house', this large flea
market carries everything you can imagine, from vegetables to electronics to carpets. The
best opportunity to find real treasure, and an experience unto itself.
MARKET
Ensemble Artisanal
(cnr Rue Belgique & Rue M'sallah; 9am-1pm & 3-7pm Sat-Thu)
Undergoing renovations at the
time of our visit, this government-backed arts-and-crafts centre is a good place to see the
range of local crafts and watch the artisans at work. There's no haggling, as prices are
fixed, but they are also much higher than in the souqs.
ARTS & CRAFTS
El Tapisero
( 0539 94 56 81;
www.eltapisero.com
; 61 Blvd Yacoub el Mansour, Charf; 9.30am-1pm & 3-7pm
Mon-Thu, 9.30am-noon Fri & Sat)
Make like Madonna and order a handmade carpet at El Tap-
CARPETS
