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On the edge of the Mellah
The Place des Ferblantiers connects the Muslim medina with the Mellah, Marrakech's old Jewish district. The name means "Ironworker's Square" so there are lots of shops around selling decorative iron goods like lamps, mirrors, bed frames, and the like. Some of the bars that line the square also have rooftop cafes so you can enjoy a tea while looking out over the medina. The square was renovated a few years ago and they've added benches, a fountain, and some palm trees. The shops are reasonably priced, but you still need to haggle to get a good deal. Iron working was once the traditional trade of
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