Marché Central (Central Market), Rabat

Marché Central is located downtown and it is one of the most popular markets for food and local specialties among locals as well as tourists. The market was built in the 1920s on the site of an older market that was named Souk Tben. The place is huge and fascinating and all kinds of food, fruit, meat, fish and other local food specialties, as well as flowers, can be found here.

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Sight Name: Marché Central (Central Market)
Sight Location: Rabat, Morocco (See walking tours in Rabat)
Sight Type: Shopping
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