Souks are a type of traditional market found in the Middle East and North Africa, where vendors sell a variety of goods such as textiles, spices, and handicrafts. While souk is the most commonly used term to describe these markets, there are several synonyms that are also used. Bazaar is a term often used to describe markets in India and Pakistan, while the word medina is used to describe a traditional market in Morocco. The marketplaces of Turkey are called bazaars or pazars. In Iran, the term bazaar is also used to describe their traditional markets. Regardless of the local term, visiting a souk or its synonym is a rich experience that is a feast for all the senses.