The name Poissons Charradi identifies a local fish market and specialty shop within the Marrakech Medina. It is characterized by the display of fresh seafood, which is notable in a city located significantly inland from the Moroccan coast.
Cats of the Medina
This walking tour takes you through the cozy communal ovens, neighborhood butcher shops, and artisan workshops of the Medina to show how locals care for Marrakech's beloved street cats.
Listen to this tour in the Mira app →Walk it in street view
1. Poissons charradi
2. La BOUCHERIE / concept store
A bright blue door framed by weathered stone marks the entrance to this space. Behind the storefront windows, the scent of cured meats and local spices draws in residents from across the neighborhood. The activity inside is constant, with…
3. Snack Riad Zitoun
Snack Riad Zitoun sits along a bustling passage in the Medina, marked by its simple outdoor seating area that often spills onto the sidewalk. In a neighborhood defined by its narrow, winding alleys, this spot has become a quiet hub for…
4. Artbeldi Pottery Workshop Workshop Poterie
The Artbeldi Pottery Workshop sits along the Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, a space where artisans practice the ancient techniques of hand-building and wheel-throwing. Within this small, climate-controlled studio, the steady hum of the spinning…
5. Boucherie badr
Boucherie Badr is a small, tiled butcher shop tucked into the narrow corridors of the Medina. The shop front is marked by a simple stainless steel counter where cuts of meat are prepared for local families throughout the day.
6. Rahba Kedima
Rahba Kedima is an open square filled with spice stalls and mounds of colorful powders. It is here that the local cat population finds a reliable source of food among the merchants who work in the surrounding shops. Many of the shopkeepers…
7. Artisanat de Cuir azbezt N79
Artisanat de Cuir azbezt N79 is a small, traditional leather workshop located at seventy-nine Sidi Ishak Azbezt. Owned by the artisan Sayd Tahiri Youssef, the workshop specializes in handcrafted leather goods, including babouche slippers,…
8. Foundouk Tadlaoui
Foundouk Tadlaoui is a traditional courtyard building in the Medina defined by its high, weathered stone walls and an open central space where heavy wooden doors lead to various artisan workshops. The upper levels, originally designed for…
9. Ferran Meryem
In the historic quarters of the Marrakesh Medina, a ferran is a traditional communal bread oven. These structures are tucked into the dense network of alleyways, often recognizable by the stack of wood piled outside or the chimney…