Spice Shops

In the medina of Marrakech one of the most numerous places is the business of health food that will offer you the opportunity to buy every imaginable spice and some of the most characteristic cosmetic products. Anti wrinkle creams, kohl (black powder for eye makeup worn by women in Arab countries), ginseng, ointments for skin problems, henna, cantharides (the "Moroccan Viagra"), natural lip balm, fliu (menthol), Ghassul (clay for skin and hair), musk, henna, perfumes ... As for the spices: saffron, curry, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, felfa soudaniya (similar to cayenne pepper) paprika, or ginger.