“Shopping in Marakkech is dizzying to say the least and downright hallucinatory to say the most.”

How to choose among the thousands of shops, stores, and souk stalls? And how to even find them in this labyrinthine city, where street names and addresses seldom appear on the city map? Let Susan Simon guide you through the winding alleys, hidden courtyards, and bustling markets to uncover the best of the treasures of Marrakech: luxurious caftans of velvet or “Moroccan cashmere”; bejeweled shoes and slippers; ethnic jewelry with semi-precious stones or antique coins; handmade decorative objects for the home; beautifully embroidered linens and undergarments; colorful ceramics; sequined antique shawls; gold-encrusted glassware; and an Alladin’s treasure trove of dazzling discoveries.

The author offers dozens of ideas of how to incorporate your exotic finds into every wardrobe and home, and, as a caterer and cookbook author, Susan Simon can’t resist pointing out her favorite spots, for everything from mint tea and pastries to fragrant tagines—many hidden behind innocuous entrances and set in ancient, verdant riads (traditional Moroccan courtyard homes) or on terraces overlooking the breathtaking city.

Marrakech, both inside and outside the walls, is smaller than it appears to be on a map and is easy to navigate on foot. The guide is divided into seven separate walks—and little bonus walks—that take you through the main shopping areas, using the author’s precise directions and visual landmarks. The walks are carefully plotted on maps, and accompanied by precise directions. More than one hundred shops are profiled, with accompanying photos.