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Parchment-style illustration of a bustling Moroccan souk with merchants, spices, and lively bargaining.

Voices of the Medina: 100 Moroccan Proverbs on Trade, Negotiation, and Street-Smart Wisdom

The medinas of Morocco are living labyrinths, narrow alleys lined with copper-smiths, spice merchants, storytellers, and wandering traders whose voices weave the soundtrack of everyday city life. In these bustling marketplaces, wisdom is not kept in books alone; it lives in the rhythm of negotiation, the courtesy of greetings, and the unspoken codes shared by craftsmen and customers alike. In
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