Address and access
Address: Northern medina, Marrakech — main entrance from Jemaa el-Fna (arch on the north side of the square)
From Jemaa el-Fna square, cross the arch to the north — you enter directly into Souk Semmarine, the main artery of the souks.
How to get there:
- On foot from Jemaa el-Fna: immediate entrance to the north
- From Ben Youssef Madrasa: exit to the south — you're in the souks within 5 min
- The souks are in the heart of the medina: accessible on foot from everywhere
Opening hours
Generally: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Variations:
- Friday morning: some craftsmen close for Friday prayer (11am–1pm)
- Sunday: a few shops closed, reduced activity
- Full activity: Monday–Thursday, 10am–6pm
Prices
Entirely free access — the souks are a public space.
How to find your way
The maze of souks is difficult to navigate without landmarks. Tips:
- Download Maps.me (offline) before entering — Google Maps works poorly in the covered alleys
- The main arteries always lead toward Jemaa el-Fna or Bab Doukkala
- Landmark: the spice souk is halfway between Jemaa el-Fna and the Madrasa
