"Thrifting in Morocco" by Claire Fink

Thrifting is one of my favorite pastimes in the US. Before arriving in Morocco, I had no idea what to expect for buying second-hand clothes here. I was so excited when my language partner told me about thrifting in Sale. It’s a whole section of the souk where you can sift through piles of clothes to hunt for the perfect piece. I’ve never been to a Goodwill Bins store before, but I imagine thrifting in Sale would be a similar experience. Additionally, a new vintage store in Rabat called Thrift Club 93 was also really cute. This blog will take you through my experiences shopping at both locations!

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Thrifting in Sale is a blast. I went with one of the language partners, which I highly recommend to make it easier to communicate with the sellers. Some clothes are on hangers, and others are left in a big pile for you to sort through. I think it’s fun to rummage through these piles because it is so satisfying when you find something good!

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Here is another picture of the thrifting in Sale. Not pictured is the frequent occurrence of a seller standing on a table and opening a new bale of clothing, then holding up each article to almost auction it off to the surrounding people. This can be both fun and stressful, and I prefer to just sort through the hangers and piles on my own.

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I got an adorable hat from one of the sellers in Sale. It reminds me of something that a character in an early 2000s Disney or Nickelodeon show would wear, and I love it so much!

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There are so many second-hand clothes in Sale. It can be a little overwhelming sometimes, but I still think it’s so fun to explore the market and find something you love.

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Thrift Club 93 is a very cutesy and aesthetic store. The clothes are more expensive than those at the Sale souk, but they are more curated, so it’s easier to find something you will love! The prices are about equal to a thrift store in the US, where a skirt or a shirt could cost 50 to 60 dirhams, or the equivalent of 5 or 6 dollars.

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Thrift Club 93 has an amazing collection of kaftans and other traditional Moroccan clothes. My friend bought a beautiful takchita from here for her Eid outfit.

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This store has a large selection of cute and stylish shirts, but they are sometimes about the same price as buying a new one from a store in Morocco. However, it is still exponentially cheaper than vintage shopping in the US, and I can always girl math and justify buying something super unique that you wouldn’t be able to buy from the Arribat Center, which is the mall in Agdal near Amideast’s building.

Photo credit for all images: Fink, 2025.

Claire Fink is a student at Fordham University and studied abroad in the Spring 2025 on Amideast’s Area & Arabic Language Studies program.