A small apothecary in the souks.
There is nothing better than taking the fragrance of Marrakech home with you. For me, it’s a way to relive the happy experiences of my time there.
You can find plenty of places in the souks that sell argan oil, perfumes, shampoos, and body wash. The heady fragrance of orange blossom, oud, and jasmine oil entices you to buy something. It’s a constant reminder of your fragrant riad. However, not all argan oil for sale in the souks will be genuine. There are inferior quality products sold at high prices, so you need to be mindful.
Argan oil cooperatives are the best places for buying genuine products. However, if you don’t get an opportunity to visit them, where should you go?
Herboristerie Reda stocks everything, including Argan oil, and the quality of their products is very good. I have purchased many of their perfumed body oils. The products are genuine and reasonably priced.
The address is 48.Derb Sidi, Boulfdail.Marrakech 40000.
I spent a lot of time testing the oils to see which ones I liked, and I didn’t feel pressured into buying anything. The woman in the shop was called Hanane, and she was helpful and kind. She speaks several languages, and it was a lovely human experience meeting her.
They stock a large selection of products, including soap, fragrant body creams, perfumed oils, and products for use in a hammam. You can also purchase herbs and spices, including Saffron. They have herbal teas and medicinal ointments. It’s a little apothecary in the souks.
The shop front is used to advertise an annual Gourd Festival. It’s decorated in striking colours with gourds and garlands hanging in the entrance.
I have bought oils from other retailers in the souks, but it’s not long before the fragrance wears off. The oils from Herboristerie Reda last ages on the skin and smell amazing.
Herboristerie Reda is open from 9.00 am until 10.00pm every day.
This will be my go-to shop for fragrant gardenia and other essential oils from now on. It’s a treasure trove of magic potions in the medina.
The Sound Of The Souks 