Marrakech Photo Essay – The Dyer’s Souk
There are many souks within the walls of the world-famous Marrakech medina. One of the most colourful and interesting alleyways that you can get lost in is the dyer’s souk. This part of bazaar is draped with material and yarn hanging from the wooden rafters that block out the harsh sun. Moroccan sellers bustle and hustle tempting tourists in to the souk to share in their knowledge of the dying process (and of course buy some of their wares!):
A bright and cheerful sign points the way in the heart of the traditional bazaar of Marrakech
The sun is blocked out by the blue yarn hanging from the ceiling of the souk. Sellers scurry back and forth trying to tempt tourists in for a sale.
The dyers use both natural and synthetic dye to colour the cloth.
The colour of the dye may be deceiving! The gold dye creates a deep purple hue.
If the medina of Marrakech was to be summed up in three words they would be ‘sell,sell,sell’!
We left the souk with empty hands but camera cards bursting with colour.
One hundred shades of blue curtain our exit.
I recommend finding this souk should you find yourselves pounding the streets of Marrakech’s traditional bazaar, just be ready to handle the haggle!
Other photo blogs from my recent trip to Marrakech:
With Thanks to the Hat Seller of Marrakech
Street Servings: Food in Marrakech
THE THING WITH FEATHERS 
Delightful photographs of the dyer’s souk. So colourful and intense. I particularly like the close-ups of details.
Thank you! It was a pretty intense place too – glad some of that came across.
Fascinating images of an ancient craft – well captured!
Thank you