Jemaa el-Fnaa

Just as I expected – lively, full of music, and filled with the amazing aromas of food. The square is alive until 1 a.m., with people gathering in circles around musicians playing their instruments. You can wander from group to group, soaking up the atmosphere. You have to pay for photos. There are market stalls and fresh juice stands everywhere. You can keep wandering and wandering, completely absorbed by the place.

Same place two different views. During the day and at night time! I was impressed 👌 During the day everyone is trying to sell at the night a different smell and everyone is trying to have you seated on their food stalls. And at the night you see more locals. They play games, sing, dance and eat. A mixture of feelings but definitely a place to go!

The square is huge and bustling with life, activities and tourists. Here, you can find everything- the colourful souks, snake charmers, smoothie stand street food, post restaurants, performers, peddlers, etc. It is the beating heart of marrakesh. It is full if character and culture. The people are actually friendly and i did not fund anyone asking for money for directions and no one tailed us persistently. I love the colours and smells of the souks. But what i didnt like is the motorcycles navigating tgeir way thru the souks. The smoke they produced was too much for my asthma. They go thru the narrowest of alleyways and disrupt peaceful walks around the souks. Theres too many of them to ignore. Surely, some parts should be traffic free?

Crazy and fun. The place is full of energy and everyone was friendly. It is a culture shock, but in a good way. When the mosque did the prayer call, there was an eerie silence of peace and calm. Wonderful place

Wonderful square, very lively. During the day there are people with monkeys and snakes. Make sure to not show interest, looking too closeby or having a monkey on your shoulder can be expensive, as the people demand payment. During the evening the food stalls are built. We were advised not to eat there as the hygene regulations are not followed.

Worth seeing. Deep experience, a lively place with people all over africa and other continents. Dances, shows, games, food, smell of incense, monkies, snakes. One can get a vertigo :)))

Chaotic in the best way possible but I never felt unsafe. There are a lot of vendors who will try to get your attention, call out to you, or invite you to look at what they’re selling. Just be mindful and keep walking if you’re not interested. I usually just ignored it and was left alone. Trying to be polite and saying “no thank you” only invites more conversation. They speak Arabic, French, English, and Spanish, so switching languages won’t get you out of it. There’s so much to do and see here. It’s full of life and energy, with tons of food stalls, juice stands, restaurants, and places to grab a drink. There’s music, street performers, and all kinds of entertainment everywhere you look. It’s also where I saw the most tourists in all the cities I visited. You’ll see animals that people offer to take pictures with, but just keep in mind they may or may not be treated well. Still, the overall experience is unforgettable. Jemaa el-Fnaa really feels like the heart of Marrakech.

Jemaa el- Fnaa is a must visit destination when in Marrakech. The largest market square in Africa 🌍 incl. snake charmers. Then to the north of the square head into the maze of passageways leading through the souls. Amazing storefronts (hundreds of them) selling clothes, leather goods, spices, pottery, jewellery, traditional Moroccan crafts ... Be prepared to get lost - and go with the flow. A unique experience - highly recommended!