Traveling and Haggling in Morocco

Do you avoid cutthroat department-store sales even in a recession? Are flea markets your idea of a bad day in the park? Does the only auction you're interested in come with a paddle and Christie's Specialist that does most of your bidding legwork? You may avoid haggling in everyday life, but while on summer vacation, going shopping often means going to the much-dreaded bargaining table.

You'll likely face the inevitable at an antique shop, carpet dealer or jeweler with merchandise you know you can't get back home. But instead of just throwing out a number or paying what they ask, there's a more qualified approach to the art of haggling discovered in the world's most torrential bargaining waters: Marrakech, Morocco. That's where the city's top carpet souks negotiate their way to a deal that will make you a better vacation bargainer.

When visiting Morocco, hone your haggling skills. You'll need them when buying handmade wares.

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