Jemaa el-Fnaa

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.

It’s a square in old city of Marrakesh, known as Medina. The area is hustling with shopping activities. Lots and lots of clothing and souvenirs buying shops. It’s an foodie paradise too. With live counters of grill cooking. And fresh fruit juice outlets with dry fruit and dates shop. It’s a place where people collect, chat, eat, meet and greet. Located closely to Koutabia mosque and Bahia palace. One should be aware of belongings, small kids and elderly people. It can become bit overwhelming with loads of people around. For all your activities, this point in Marrakesh is like centre point and then you move around.

Experience only at night, Food, mass gatherings, Games, Animal Circus, alot more. Full vibes with full crowd, be cautious if you shoot with your camera they will come and collect from you I got scanned with 20 MAD. But that could be good start or an experience, people are warm welcoming, near by soucks, Madina, Chariots....

A wonderful place, where all folk arts converge. I felt like I was in another world. There's a wonderful kind of love, and people smiling despite their exhaustion and the cold weather. It's truly a place worth visiting. The place is very safe and offers peace of mind. Thank you, Marrakech.

How to put this! Some hate this place, some love this place. We would say, we partly loved it, but there are many reasons to hate this place. Unfortunately, we were there almost everyday, in our long stay in the Marakesch. If you are a night crawler, love to be out, dont mind the crowed and ear blasting noise, and this is the place. Fill with different kind of food, but all stores sells the same, cheating charming snake chargers, cheeky scaling monkey keepers, try to take every penny put of your pockets for just no reasons, children running around asking for a dirhams, for no reason for their existence to beg, but for their own amusement as the tourist throw few dirhams, as these children kind of used to this kind of penny collection. Henna artist littreally pulls you out to make their art appeared in you, almost seem they will make you almost global sensation. Don't waste money on it. Chinese product over rules this place almost most misplaced as the voices are far beyond the original valued brand. Buying and spending money in here is sucha waste, except to eat something in the evening in the food stall or buy some freshly squeezed fruit drinks. But be vary and watch them are they doing it fresh or is it premade.

Very busy place, especially in the evening. This place has a magical atmosphere full of African temperament. Everywhere full of sounds and oriental smells. I felt safe here, but I recommend being careful with personal belongings because of pickpockets. On the square it is possible to change money in the exchange office.

New Year’s Eve at Jemaa el-Fnaa is an unforgettable experience. The square comes alive with an electric atmosphere - music, street performers, food stalls and crowds celebrating together late into the night. The energy is vibrant and authentic, with a real sense of excitement in the air. Surrounded by lights, sounds, and the spirit of Marrakech, it’s a unique and memorable way to welcome the New Year. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.

I like this place; the market is very crowded and lively. At night, they set up food stalls in the center. You should be careful when taking pictures of locals with people on the street; they might charge you for street games.