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Visit the famous camel market.
One of the most famous sights in Guelmim is the camel market. The market takes place every Saturday, starting early in the morning. Outside the market gates, most vendors sell sheep and goats, while camels are only seen in the central area of the market.
You might not buy a camel, but you can watch the fun activities at the market and ask to take photos with the camels. You can also walk up the small hill to the main market, where you can buy a colorful kaftan (a traditional Moroccan cloak) for just £5 and enjoy locally grown fruits.
Sahrawi Tea Ceremony
The Sahrawis are very proud of their tea. The tea is brewed over charcoal or wood fire, not gas, to give it a unique flavor. They use a lot of sugar in their tea and pour it into very small cups. The process of pouring the tea into the cup is very careful and meticulous, and is repeated several times to create foam.
The rich, sweet flavor of Sahrawi tea is incredibly refreshing and can quench your thirst. According to local custom, you must drink at least three cups of tea to gain time to get acquainted with your host.
Buy a milfah robe
Milfah is a traditional women's robe in Guelmim. It's a long piece of cloth that you wrap around your body and over your head. Milfah robes come in vibrant colors: desert colors—brown, orange, red, and crimson—as well as oasis colors—green and blue. The robes are made from very fine linen and are hand-dyed.
You can spend plenty of time at local shops, chatting happily with the vendors. They will advise you on the price and quality of the milfah robes.
Visit the nomadic museum in Tighmert
This museum houses a wealth of traditional nomadic artifacts and artwork, such as saddles, wooden plows, cooking pots, and intricately carved and painted ceremonial masks. You can also get a glimpse into a dark period when slaves were traded, with iron shackles and chains lining the museum walls.
Visiting the museum will give you an insightful look into the nomadic life of the local people. The museum is about 15km from the center of Guelmim and you can get there by taxi.
Enjoy chicken and fries (with harissa sauce).
Chicken and chips are available in many places around the world, but they are especially delicious at the shops around the main square in Guelmim. Local chicken is grilled and the potatoes are fried hot and fresh, all contributing to unforgettable flavors. It's even better if you enjoy these dishes with traditional harissa sauce at the outdoor stalls on a cool evening in Guelmim.
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