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Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
CultureVisit: ~90 min
Main square of the Marrakesh medina and one of the most famous in the Arab world, declared Intangible Heritage by UNESCO for its oral tradition and its popular shows. By day you mainly see the bustle of the orange juice stalls, the snake charmers and the street vendors; as evening falls it fills with smoky food stalls, music and circles of storytellers. The maze of souks begins next to it.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square: 3 missions
- Have dinner at a food stall in the squareChoose one of the food stalls in the square and try a typical Moroccan dish, such as skewers or tagine. Check the price before sitting down.
- Have a freshly squeezed orange juiceGo up to one of the orange juice stalls in the square and order a glass squeezed on the spot. Notice the pyramids of oranges piled on the cart.
- See how the square changes as evening fallsStay in the square as night falls and watch how the food stalls are set up and the circles of music and storytelling form.
Near Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
Souk Semmarine237 m awayNomad340 m awayCafé des Épices383 m awayKoutoubia Mosque473 m awayLe Jardin Secret553 m awayTerrasse des Épices567 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Jemaa el-Fnaa Square?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Jemaa el-Fnaa Square?
Have dinner at a food stall in the square, Have a freshly squeezed orange juice and See how the square changes as evening falls.
What is there to see near Jemaa el-Fnaa Square?
Souk Semmarine (237 m), Nomad (340 m) and Café des Épices (383 m).
Source: Wanloria