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Article: The top way to shop in Morocco.
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- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- May 20, 2002
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Byline: NICOLE SWENGLEY
SHOPPING in Marrakech used to mean the H-factor - hustlers, haggling, hassle, hard-sell traders and interminable hot mint tea. Now there's a way to avoid medina rage.
Londonbased interior design company Le Souk has introduced escorted shopping trips with designer Ali Zbari. The advantages of shopping with a Moroccan expert are legion.
The H-factor is non-existent. You save time by going directly to the best craftsmen and there's no pressure to buy. If you see something that takes your fancy, Ali can negotiate on your behalf.
Cool morning ceramics After the souk's blur of colour, noise, heat and smells it was ...