{"id":7600,"date":"2025-12-05T11:39:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T11:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/?p=7600"},"modified":"2025-12-05T11:39:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T11:39:11","slug":"damascus-secret-markets-discover-hidden-shopping-gems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/7600\/damascus-secret-markets-discover-hidden-shopping-gems\/","title":{"rendered":"Damascus\u2019 Secret Markets: Discover Hidden Shopping Gems"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button button-compact\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"Damascus Handicrafts\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"SPEAK\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Check out some of the best and oldest Damascus Handicrafts\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\">             Check out some of the best and oldest Damascus Handicrafts        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p>Think you know Damascus? Think again. Beyond the famous streets, there are secret markets full of colors, smells, and surprises that make wandering the old city a real adventure.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-medhat-pasha-market\">1. <strong>Medhat Pasha Market<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbfDjiJl5gl\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Known as the \u201cLong Market,\u201d it stretches from Bab al-Jabiyah to Bab Sharqi. Covered sections house shops selling copperware, fabrics, and traditional clothing, with historic buildings adding extra charm.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-al-bzouria-market\">2. <strong>Al-Bzouria Market<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHt36fWq5SS\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Famous for spices, herbs, perfumes, and dried fruits. Its aroma and colors feel straight out of an Arabian Nights tale.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-al-hariqa-market\">3. <strong>Al-Hariqa Market<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2.png 770w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2-250x167.png 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_7325-1739662590.jpeg?resize=770%2C513&amp;quality=80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source of the image<\/a><\/p>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Named after a fire in 1925, this bustling market is home to over 4,000 merchants, mainly selling clothing and fabrics, with straight intersecting streets giving it a classic Damascus layout.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-al-harir-market\">4. <strong>Al-Harir<\/strong> <strong>Market<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cu7Alo1NEBT\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>A historic silk market dating back to Roman times. Walking here is like stepping through layers of history, from Roman to Ottoman.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-al-serujiyah-market\">5.<strong> Al-Serujiyah Market<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1.png 510w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1-250x179.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/776448791979085476\/visual-search\/?x=16&amp;y=16&amp;w=532&amp;h=391&amp;cropSource=6&amp;surfaceType=flashlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Once known for horse saddles and leather goods, today it offers leather products, crafts, and traditional weapons, keeping its authentic charm alive.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-al-sagha-market\">6. <strong>Al-Sagha Market<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cj8Gx7Cs_ue\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>The elegant goldsmith market, famed for jewelry, gold, and pearls. It\u2019s one of Damascus\u2019 most refined historic markets.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-al-manakhliya-market\">7. <strong>Al-Manakhliya Market<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFClWxgouM5\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Originally for sieves and tools, now home to hardware and building supplies, while still keeping its Damascus vibe.<br><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-al-senaneyah-market\">8. <strong>Al-Senaneyah Market<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CgXUPD3rmWi\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>One of the first covered markets, offering traditional crafts like broom-making and incense, alongside historic mosques for a unique atmosphere.<br><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-al-khayateen-market\">9. <strong>Al-Khayateen<\/strong> <strong>Market<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/13-66.jpg\" alt=\"\u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u062e\u064a\u0627\u0637\u064a\u0646\" class=\"wp-image-7595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/13-66.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/13-66-600x382.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/13-66-250x159.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>A textile haven with threads, velvet, and brocade, blending tradition with modern tastes.<br><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-al-nahhasin-market\"><strong>10. Al-Nahhasin Market<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cu9q9bgsK0I\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Copper hammering fills the air here, showcasing Damascus\u2019 legendary craftsmanship in antiques and engravings.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/en\/3674\/al-tanabel-market-effortless-cooking-damascus-style\/\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Al Tanabel Market In Damascus: Your Destination For Effortless Cooking!\">                 <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__header\"                 style=\"background-color: #84459a;\">                 <h3>                     More Like This                 <\/h3>             <\/div>             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__content\"                 style=\"background-color: #84459a1a;\">                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__image\">                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdimashq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/\u0633\u0648\u0642-250x167.jpg\" alt=\"Al Tanabel Market In Damascus: Your Destination For Effortless Cooking!\" \/>                     <\/div>                                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__text\">                                                     <h2>Al Tanabel Market In Damascus: Your Destination For Effortless Cooking!<\/h2>                                                                             <p>In the heart of Old Damascus, where the charm of history fills the air, you\u2019ll stumble upon Al Tanabel Market. Just hearing the name is enough to make you curious\u2014and maybe even laugh! But don\u2019t get it wrong\u2014this market isn\u2019t about laziness.<\/p>                                             <\/div>                             <\/div>         <\/div>                 <\/a>     <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think you know Damascus? Think again. Beyond the famous streets, there are secret markets full of colors, smells, and surprises that make wandering the old city a real adventure. 1. Medhat Pasha Market Known as the \u201cLong Market,\u201d it stretches from Bab al-Jabiyah to Bab Sharqi. 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