The commercial and cultural center of the city, Jemaa el-Fnaa represents a UNESCO-designated Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The square hosts daily performances by storytellers, actors, and musicians. Merchants come and go throughout the day, selling fresh orange juice, traditional foods, herbal medicines, traditional water bags made from leather, and brass drinking cups. Put Jemaa el-Fnaa at the forefront of your travel plans using our Marrakech itinerary planning website.
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Horrific animal abuse and disabled people everywhere. A heartbreaking sight. Monkeys on chains or cramped in tiny crates when they aren’t being forced to take photos. Sad looking donkeys strapped..... more
Horrific animal abuse and disabled people everywhere. A heartbreaking sight. Monkeys on chains or cramped in tiny crates when they aren’t being forced to take photos. Sad looking donkeys strapped..... more »
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The markets are a must in Morocco however it comes with warnings. The people on and off the stalls will try and sell you anything and everything. They will not leave you alone. Its advisable to be...
The markets are a must in Morocco however it comes with warnings. The people on and off the stalls will try and sell you anything and everything. They will not leave you alone. Its advisable to be... more »
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It looks overwhelming at first, but it's easy to navigate. Restaurants with terraces, and shops line the square, and in the evenings, food vendors set up selling fruit juices, all kinds of traditional dishes, and pretty much anything else you can think of. There's entertainment in the form of games, musicians, snake charmers, and monkeys, the later 2 of which I don't endorse. But overall it's a great place to spend the evening and people watch.
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Big touristic Square with lots of local products and artists. There are numbered sections with fish, meat and fruit where you can eat very fresh and delicious food very cheap. Be aware that looking like a tourist people are all over you to get them into their food place or buy products. Always friendly but can be too much sometimes.
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