British writer and architect Philip Brebner, who has been buying and selling rare rugs in the souks of Turkey and Marrakech for over 20 years, reveals his top tips for bagging a bargain in the souks of the Middle East and North Africa. His advice includes striking up a conversation with the shopkeeper before negotiating a price, only asking for the price of an item if you're interested in buying it, and threatening to walk away from the sale to get the lowest price possible. He also advises keeping your cool and asking the shopkeeper casual questions to smooth the way to a lower price.