variants
or less commonly suq
: a marketplace in northern Africa or the Middle East
also
: a stall in such a marketplace
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The Essential Flavors of Morocco culinary tour includes cooking classes, shopping at souks for spices, and other tasty experiences.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Marrakesh followed in third, offering an entirely different atmosphere with bustling souks, riads, and immersive cultural experiences.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
After a day in the deep blue, travelers can dine by Al Mouj Marina or replenish themselves with a fresh coconut and Zanzibari-Omani street food at the nearby Seeb souk for dishes flavored with cumin, lime, tamarind, and coconut.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Visiting a souk in the 1950s, seventeen-year-old Malika falls in love with Allal, the bisexual son of a relative.
—Miriam Gershow, Literary Hub, 1 Dec. 2025
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Marrakesh followed in third, offering an entirely different atmosphere with bustling souks, riads, and immersive cultural experiences.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
After a day in the deep blue, travelers can dine by Al Mouj Marina or replenish themselves with a fresh coconut and Zanzibari-Omani street food at the nearby Seeb souk for dishes flavored with cumin, lime, tamarind, and coconut.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Visiting a souk in the 1950s, seventeen-year-old Malika falls in love with Allal, the bisexual son of a relative.
—Miriam Gershow, Literary Hub, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Souk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/souk. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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