@48471ca1 it was a lot less stressful/unsafe feeling than I had read it would be. Just our guide advised us not to take pictures of the snake charmers or let anyone put a bracelet on you or they will say you owe them money. That was just in the main square though 

 @48471ca1 @07e2d0cd 
So glad you went with a guide!  I feel like you were protected from being taken advantage of. 

 @51fb1883 @48471ca1 I think we were still taken advantage of in the shops because you have to haggle to get what you consider to be a good price but we had no idea what things were worth. The whole group was cheerfully accepting of the fact that we probably got fleeced! 

 @07e2d0cd @51fb1883 
I’m the worst haggler in the world. I’m happy it was all in good spirit. 😁 

 @48471ca1 @51fb1883 We were just hopeless. I won’t even tell you what we spent on a ceramic bowl, a leather wallet, a metal bracelet and a small metal casket. Thinking about it now - oh god!!! 😹 

 @07e2d0cd @48471ca1 
Just think of the exotic stories you can tell about each item.  Tangible memories. 

 @51fb1883 @48471ca1 True. It didn’t help that we had to conduct business in French as the man in the main shop didn’t speak English. I don’t remember much French from schooldays. Luckily I did remember, “No, that’s too expensive” 😹 

 @07e2d0cd @48471ca1 
Good for you!  From the movies I've seen I think you're supposed to shake your head and walk away and hope the shopkeeper calls you back with a counter offer. 😂 

 @07e2d0cd @48471ca1 
I know I'd be horrible at it.  I can't negotiate to save my life.  Take solace in the fact that you are helping their economy. 

 @07e2d0cd 
A guide is always a good idea in unfamiliar travels. 
Snake charmers, no pics because?