Tamraght Souk: Everything You Need to Know

Last Updated on 27th January 2026 by Jessie

The one-stop shop for all the best local produce: here’s all the details you need before visiting the Tamraght souk.

Most Moroccan towns of a reasonable size will hold a weekly community market (souk). This is where growers, collectors and artisans gather to sell their goods. In the stretch of villages between Aourir and Taghazout, the Tamraght souk is the best. Bustling with fruit and veg stands and an abundant array of fresh produce, if you’re staying in or around Tamraght, I recommend a visit to the community souk.

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When is the Tamraght Souk

The Tamraght souk is held every Tuesday. Vendors begin setting up around 9 or 10am, and will stick around until about sunset – or once they’ve sold their goods.

I recommend heading there around midday to get your pick of the freshest fruit and veg. Or the first pick at the piles of second-hand clothing. But if you’re preoccupied in the surf all day, don’t stress. There will still be plenty to choose from in the afternoon.

The Tamraght souk is bustling, but it’s not chaotic. You don’t need to worry too much about beating the crowds.

Where is the Tamraght Souk

The weekly market is held in upper Tamraght, just behind the big mosque (Mosquée Tamraght on Google Maps). If you’re staying in Tamraght, I would recommend walking, as the streets get pretty congested and there isn’t much parking around. Also, don’t be lazy.

From Taghazout:

If coming from Taghazout, you can catch a collective taxi for 5dh (€0.50), which will drop you at the bottom of town on the main street. From there, it’s about a ten-minute walk up the hill. Or you could take a private taxi for 50-100dh (€5-10). They will drop you close to the souk.

See all Transport Routes between Taghazout and Tamraght.

From Aourir:

It’s about a 45-minute walk from the centre of Aourir to the Tamraght souk. To save your legs, you could catch a collective taxi to the bottom of the hill for 5dh (€0.50) or take a private taxi for 50-100dh (€5-10).

Bus lines L31 and L32 pass through Aourir on their route to Taghazout every 20 minutes or so. The bus stops just in front of Restaurant Tanit in Aourir and will drop you in front of Villa Azur in Tamraght. The fare costs 7.5dh (€0.75).

What to Find at the Tamraght Souk

With the influx of tourists to Tamraght in recent years, the souk is popping off. More and more vendors are setting up shop, which means a greater selection of goods for you to take a squiz at.

Unlike the swanky farmer’s markets we have back home, in which you bafflingly end up spending $100 on artisanal mushrooms, croissants and truffle oil, the Tamraght souk is cheap as chips. It’s first and foremost for the locals, thus everything remains well within their weekly budget.

The produce on offer is the best of the best. If you’re sticking around in Tamraght for a week or so, I recommend holding out until Tuesday to do a big grocery shop. Here are all the wonderful things you can expect to find at the Tamraght souk:

Fruit and Veg: There are several vendors selling a vast selection of fruit and veg. Grab a basket and take your pick. Everything is far fresher and shinier than that of what you find in the local produce stores. There’s often also a far greater variety, such as different herbs, pumpkins, pomegranate and strawberries.

Most things (except maybe avocados and herbs) are calculated by weight. There are no prices listed; the vendor will pull out his calculator and work his maths wizardry. It’s always far less than expected, and I’ve never felt like I’ve been ripped off.

Nuts, Spices, Dried Fruit and Legumes: There are one or two stalls where you’ll find tables covered in bags full of every imaginable spice, nuts, dates, beans and legumes. The go-to spot if you’re cooking a tagine. Ask the vendor for your desired amoun,t and he will bag it up.

Eggs: There’s one man with a table piled precariously with eggs. Sorted between size and colour (different breeds?), they are priced accordingly. Usually around the 1dh per egg mark, give or take. Grab an empty carton and take your pick.

Honey and Amlou: There is one man selling all manner of bee products out of the back of his van. He stocks local honey, bee pollen and honeycomb. Plus a range of argan oil and amlou (almond, argan oil and honey blend). If you haven’t tried it, hop to it.

Olives: Best spot in town for picking up some olives. There’s a stall with a selection of different varieties and marinade options.

Woodfired Bread: Just beside the mosque, you will find a small building selling Tafarnout bread. The hot, fresh bread costs just 1dh each (€0.10) and is the best you’ll find in the whole of Tamraght. Fortunately, this shop runs beyond the weekly souk and is open most days.

Jewellery and Vintage Treasures: There are a few different stalls with hundreds of different antique jewellery pieces carefully laid out on a mat. You can find lots of authentic Amazigh (Berber) jewels, alongside cheaper, contemporary pieces.

There are often also vintage bags and leather hats, old cameras, and a random array of other second-hand items. Think children’s toys or candleholders. Well worth a little peruse.

Artisanal Homewares: You can find a small selection of Moroccan rugs, pottery and artwork. Some great, reasonably-priced finds. But if you’re serious about investing in a Moroccan rug, check out my guide to Rug Shopping in Essaouira.

Second-Hand Clothing: There are a few tents set up on the south end of the market, in which you’ll find tables laden with piles of second-hand clothes. This is the Moroccan equivalent of a thrift shop. I’ve found many a beloved vintage treasure in the village souks.

The tables are sorted by item: children’s clothing, jackets, jeans, shoes, etc. All items in each section usually have a set price, typically 10-30dh (€1-3). Though heavier items like winter coats can go for a bit more.

See my guide to Second-Hand Clothes Shopping in Morocco.

New Clothes: You’ll also find tents selling low-priced, new clothing. Obviously, these are oriented towards Moroccan style-preferences, and tend to be the basic necessities like socks, underwear and children’s clothes.

General House Goods: You can find all the basics you need for the general functioning of a Moroccan home. There are teapots and tagines, buckets and cleaning products, stationery and school supplies. If you’re staying in Morocco long-term, you’ll probably need a thing or two from these stalls.

If that’s not enough to whet your appetite, I suggest checking out Souk El Had in Agadir. It’s the biggest undercover market in Africa and is open every day except Mondays.

Tips for Tamraght Souk

• Bring small change: As with most places in Tamraght, all stalls are cash only. And vendors tend to get a bit peeved if you try to pay for a bag of tomatoes with a 200dh note.
• BYO bags: After a few stops at the mini markets in Tamraght, you soon accumlate a bounty of coloured bags. Reduce, reuse, recycle, etc.
• Be respectful: Remember that this isn’t a tourist attraction. Dress modestly and don’t take unsolicited pics of people. See tips on Respecting Moroccan Culture.

If you’re travelling south, be sure to check out Mirleft Souk on Mondays and Sidi Ifni Souk on Sundays.

For more Tamraght tips, see:

• Where to Eat in Tamraght
• Best Surf Camps in Tamraght
• What to Do in Tamraght
• Surfing in Tamraght
• Paradise Valley Guide

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