Grocery Shopping in Morocco
I just got back from Essaouira’s souk, where the locals shop. I bought:
- 6 eggs.
- A whole chicken breast (meaning, uh, all the white meat on the bird). The butcher pulled it from his refrigeration unit–a box of water.
- A mango, 6 plums and 4 apples.
- Some carrots, an onion and a green pepper.
- Some couscous.
- A couple baguettes.
All for 75 dirhams, or just under CAN $10. A little cheaper than Urban Fare, methinks.

January 14th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
IGA Marketplace is now running ads that say “Simply less”. I’m sure this is in response to Urban Fare. But even IGA costs more than a souk!
January 14th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
I’m a Dan-D-Pack girl myself. A large bag of veggies for $5, same bag from the safeway $20.
January 15th, 2008 at 12:43 am
That’s some breakfast Darren. You must be planning a serious workout!