Full of vibrancy, colour, people and things, a continuous hubbub and hive of activity, souks are the open market places of Northern Africa and the Middle East. It also loosely refers to many small stalls full of colourful and interesting wares. The souk is an endless source of inspiration for colour and craftsmanship:
“…I wish I could tell you the wonder of the souks and marketplaces; the brilliant overflowing of spices, olives, fabrics; the piles of mint and thyme scenting the air…” Melissa Manlove, Letter from Morocco