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Place Jemaa el-Fna

(ساحة جامع الفناء)

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Marrakech

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"Snake charmers, henna artists by day - cool at night -..."(14 Tips)
"Don't forget to take a pic with the monkeys :p"(13 Tips)
"Fresh orange juice for 4 dirham during the day"(18 Tips)
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Stacy Bo BacyDecember 12, 2016
The main square and market place in Marrakesh's medina quarter (old city). Tons of fun things to see. Stay away from the henna ladies, snake charmers, and monkeys. Haggling is a game; enjoy it!
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Evan WeinmanDecember 24, 2014
Snake charmers, dancers, live music, open markets, and lots of food. This place has it all and it's a lot of fun. Be prepared to have a thicker skin as people will try to sell you everything.
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Noah WeissJanuary 26, 2016
Fresh orange juice for 4 dirham during the day, street performers and sculptures and outdoor eating by night. The heart of Marrakech for over a century.
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Jeffrey KaoOctober 17, 2015
Ignore the aggressive merchants and sit at the stalls where everybody speaks Arabic. Also try to avoid later at night and less crowded stalls where food has been stagnating.
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Aidu FJanuary 29, 2018
Get a seat on one of terraces facing the square for the best view of sunset&the beginning of the hustle and bustle soon to take place on the square below
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Nam Nắn NótJune 29, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Remember:Bargain& bargain.Stay away the women will try draw Hana style tatto on your hands,they will ask 500-700dirham without you allow.My friends suffered cheaty like this.She has to pay 100dhs
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Julia KörfferMay 14, 2017
Worth checking it out bit if you are easily getting annoyed by restaurant staff trying to get you into their place, skip the middle food stalls. We had good food at No. 30 and they were very friendly
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🌸Eunice 🌸September 29, 2018
It’s a very busy place full of life at night, food stalls, fresh fruit juices, herbs and spices,entertainers, it’s a place you should experience. Just enjoy 👌🏼📍
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Gorchitza4October 22, 2014
A large area, a lot of people of different nationalities.It seems that there is never fades life-day or night! open-air restaurants, barbecue,musical performances, magicians, fortune-tellers and so on
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Kate SiobhanJanuary 10, 2015
If u didn't come here for chaos you're in the wrong place. It's brilliant. The touts are good humored, do the same. Know the stall u want. We liked 31, 1, and 14. Happy hour at La Salama all night!
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Sara HussainSeptember 27, 2015
The real Moroccan Marrakech experience. Even if you're not comfortable eating there & worry a lot about hygiene, it's still a must see & explore! Usually very filled with tourists from all around!
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Fernando CovasOctober 13, 2018
Feels like the heart of the city, filled with tourists and locals alike. Watch out for the crowds. Don't try to take pictures or video of performers, as their people will ask you to pay for that.
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Francesco Paolo FumarolaDecember 4, 2017
Better to have only a look at the apparently delicious food and take your guts safe to a more conventional restaurant. This square's crazy and attractive anyway
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NoMade InMongoliaNovember 27, 2016
Very interesting place just to walk around. Beware of the strangers guiding you, walk the other way. Highly recommend eating the egg bread (with young guys making it) 8 MAD and fresh juice stalls.
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NoMade InMongoliaNovember 27, 2016
Very interesting place just to walk around. Beware of the strangers guiding you, walk the other way. Highly recommend eating the egg bread (with young guys) making it 8 MAD and fresh juice stalls.
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Harith Al JahwariMarch 24, 2018
The most wonderful place in Marrakech. Always crowded but the shopping here is really good.
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Suneel RamchandaniFebruary 7, 2016
As everyone has said, keep away from snake charmers luring you. One can admire while walking. The OJ that is spoken so much about it only helps if you know French. Bargain always before you buy!!
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Steph WApril 6, 2015
Snake charmers, henna artists by day - cool at night - incense, spices, food stalls are crazy busy, music, storytellers, drummers. Watch your bags. Henna ladies are very persistent!
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MayOctober 17, 2018
It can be so overwhelming- once in a lifetime experience but be ready to have everything and everyone in your face!
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Emre DinçerJanuary 1, 2018
Please ignore all the hustle and scams here. It is the main attraction of Marrakech but don't let hustlers to ruin it. The best time to go here is just before sunset.
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Lauren TracyApril 6, 2017
Chaotic but fun. Make sure to stay away from the snake charmers as they will aggressively ask you for money. I simply walked by one while recording a video and they chased after me demanding cash.
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Dennis A. Van PouckeOctober 5, 2018
Been here 5+ times
How many scams can you count per square meter?
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Saif HussainSeptember 6, 2018
A spectacle for all your senses. Enjoy the hustle and bustle but just keep the wallet firmly in your pocket as everything is designed to rip you off.
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CJJanuary 5, 2018
Lively. All kinds of stores and food stands. Street performance also
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Carl GriffinJanuary 5, 2016
Really comes to life at dusk when rows of open air food stalls open and loads of acrobats, snake charmers and jugglers entertain the crowds.
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PeterAugust 15, 2014
Great hangout for both locals and tourist. Pick your own food stall and don't get distracted by the many hustlers. The orange juice is a scam with lots of water and refined sugar.
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Heidi De BruyckerNovember 19, 2018
Well worth visiting, but do not eat at the food stalls it taste like💩and they charge way too much. Pretty agressive waiters who push you to their tables. Not a pleasant experience.
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Ece CFebruary 18, 2017
Crowded in the evening, a touristic place of Marrakech w affordable outdoor dining places w sitting areas, shops, dancers and snake charmers. Be prepared for the hassle.
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Renata FetznerMay 12, 2013
A square of colors, smells and sounds. Enjoy every second to observe the daily life of Moroccans. Be sure to try the orange juice. It's delicious!
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Fabien ButazziDecember 6, 2013
Stall #31: good sausages, tomato sauce questionable (for hygiene). The problem comes with the bill: triple check the prices coz they'll always try to charge you a lot more... 30% more in my case.
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EzioAugust 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
This is the best place of Marrakech. Love the atmospher and the nightlife. You can eat overhere, be charmed by snake encantador and the smeel of food get the place surreal. :-) #Spezio #blog
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Roxy AJanuary 17, 2018
Must see! Be careful of pick pockets and scams. For food, just pick a stand with several locals and sit quickly to stop getting hassled
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MuratMay 1, 2015
Open square for anything related to city; food, snake talkers, acrobats, horse carriages. Very crowded in the evening. People are a bit aggressive even for a tip. Be careful with your belongings.
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Luigi SaggeseApril 3, 2015
The most famous square in Marrakesh and confusing also. Gateway to the markets. Inevitable to be there🌿🌹🎣
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Robert HöhneMay 14, 2017
Sooooo many people here. This place is hopping. Try one of the food stands when it gets dark. Food is almost the same, regardless which number you chose.
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Ali Al-HamidahJanuary 23, 2019
Great Fresh juices , keep away from the performance and go to shop for “kaftan” and other products
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Darryl CollinsOctober 17, 2019
Absolutely incredible place full of sellers, hucksters, grifters, tourists, guides, mystics, dancers, astrologers, snake charmers and monkey handlers.
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National Geographic Traveller (UK)February 6, 2015
Marrakech’s bustling centrepiece. It’s easy to be overwhelmed, but embrace the craziness of it by eating at the pop-up market, engaging with the snake charmers and haggling with hawkers. Read more
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Majed AlashariOctober 18, 2024
The most iconic place in Marrakesh and must to visit where you can live the culture & food.
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Joram DeesOctober 31, 2011
Great mixed grill at stall 41. Had some nice food at stall 1 too. Walking through the pushy waiters isn't easy, but keep on smiling! :-) It's worth visiting and eating here in the evening.
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Adam SmithMay 1, 2013
Check this place out at night, its got an amazing atmosphere. The smoke from the food stalls rise over the thousands of people, story tellers, games, merchants and hustlers.
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HannaAugust 4, 2012
Stall #50 for orange juice! They will give you an extra portion when you finished, to go back next day!! Nice guys and worth it. They will prepare it in front of you when you ask
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vexerina CarolDecember 17, 2012
Prueba los caracoles de Ahmet. Puesto número 6. ¡Riquísimos!. Taste Ahmet snails. The ones from box nr 6. They are very good!! :-)
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Sanssouci CollectionMarch 9, 2012
Eating out at the food stands at night in the Djema el Fnaa, the pulsing heart of the city, amazing. Choose a stand that is crowded and you will be happy
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Xenia TemchenkoJanuary 25, 2017
You can find anything here - from fresh orange juice to sheep. Very noisy but amazing out-of-this-world experience.
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Nabil BazzariJuly 6, 2018
Nice old outdoor plaza with street shows (monkeys, snakes) + many shops etc. Must visit
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Mark ForscherFebruary 16, 2015
Worth seeing at night but be warned: people are very very very aggressive and persistent with tourists. Very different vibe during the day.
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Bijan YoungMay 1, 2016
The charmers expect money for pictures taken. Trying the foods does come with stomach warning sometimes. Amazing place but feels like a place you should be careful.
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broncoDecember 16, 2019
big plaza for late night food and souvenir shopping. There is one exchange shop facing the plaza which has better rate than others.
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Chris RobertsJune 17, 2023
Lots of scammers, animal cruelty, aggressive traders and mopeds driving at you constantly. You shouldn't feel like you must visit this place.
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