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- snake charmers
- orange juice
- outdoor seating
- scenic views
- monkeys
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- Stacy Bo BacyDecember 12, 2016The 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!Upvote32DownvoteUpvoted Oct 29, 2024
- Evan WeinmanDecember 24, 2014Snake 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.Upvote36Downvote
- Noah WeissJanuary 26, 2016Fresh 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.Upvote9DownvoteUpvoted Dec 4, 2024
- Jeffrey KaoOctober 17, 2015Ignore 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.Upvote3Downvote
- Aidu FJanuary 29, 2018Get 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 belowUpvote1Downvote
- Julia KörfferMay 14, 2017Worth 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 friendlyUpvote1Downvote
- 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 100dhsUpvote1Downvote
- Gorchitza4October 22, 2014A 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 onUpvote1Downvote
- 🌸Eunice 🌸September 29, 2018It’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 👌🏼📍UpvoteDownvote
- Kate SiobhanJanuary 10, 2015If 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!Upvote1Downvote
- Sara HussainSeptember 27, 2015The 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!UpvoteDownvote
- Fernando CovasOctober 13, 2018Feels 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.Upvote1Downvote
- Francesco Paolo FumarolaDecember 4, 2017Better 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 anywayUpvoteDownvote
- NoMade InMongoliaNovember 27, 2016Very 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.UpvoteDownvote
- NoMade InMongoliaNovember 27, 2016Very 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.UpvoteDownvote
- Harith Al JahwariMarch 24, 2018The most wonderful place in Marrakech. Always crowded but the shopping here is really good.Upvote1Downvote
- Suneel RamchandaniFebruary 7, 2016As 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!!UpvoteDownvote
- Lauren TracyApril 6, 2017Chaotic 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.Upvote1Downvote
- Steph WApril 6, 2015Snake 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!UpvoteDownvote
- MayOctober 17, 2018It can be so overwhelming- once in a lifetime experience but be ready to have everything and everyone in your face!Upvote1Downvote
- Saif HussainSeptember 6, 2018A 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.Upvote1Downvote
- Emre DinçerJanuary 1, 2018Please 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.Upvote1Downvote
- How many scams can you count per square meter?Upvote4Downvote
- CJJanuary 5, 2018Lively. All kinds of stores and food stands. Street performance alsoUpvote1Downvote
- Carl GriffinJanuary 5, 2016Really comes to life at dusk when rows of open air food stalls open and loads of acrobats, snake charmers and jugglers entertain the crowds.UpvoteDownvote
- PeterAugust 15, 2014Great 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.UpvoteDownvote
- Heidi De BruyckerNovember 19, 2018Well 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.Upvote3Downvote
- Renata FetznerMay 12, 2013A 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!Upvote2Downvote
- Ece CFebruary 18, 2017Crowded 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.UpvoteDownvote
- 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 #blogUpvote1Downvote
- Roxy AJanuary 17, 2018Must see! Be careful of pick pockets and scams. For food, just pick a stand with several locals and sit quickly to stop getting hassledUpvoteDownvote
- Luigi SaggeseApril 3, 2015The most famous square in Marrakesh and confusing also. Gateway to the markets. Inevitable to be there🌿🌹🎣Upvote1Downvote
- Fabien ButazziDecember 6, 2013Stall #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.Upvote3Downvote
- MuratMay 1, 2015Open 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.Upvote1Downvote
- National Geographic Traveller (UK)February 6, 2015Marrakech’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 moreUpvoteDownvote
- Ali Al-HamidahJanuary 23, 2019Great Fresh juices , keep away from the performance and go to shop for “kaftan” and other productsUpvoteDownvote
- Darryl CollinsOctober 17, 2019Absolutely incredible place full of sellers, hucksters, grifters, tourists, guides, mystics, dancers, astrologers, snake charmers and monkey handlers.UpvoteDownvote
- Majed AlashariOctober 18, 2024The most iconic place in Marrakesh and must to visit where you can live the culture & food.UpvoteDownvote
- Robert HöhneMay 14, 2017Sooooo 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.UpvoteDownvote
- Joram DeesOctober 31, 2011Great 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.Upvote2Downvote
- Adam SmithMay 1, 2013Check 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.Upvote6Downvote
- HannaAugust 4, 2012Stall #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 askUpvote4Downvote
- vexerina CarolDecember 17, 2012Prueba los caracoles de Ahmet. Puesto número 6. ¡Riquísimos!. Taste Ahmet snails. The ones from box nr 6. They are very good!! :-)Upvote3Downvote
- Sanssouci CollectionMarch 9, 2012Eating 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 happyUpvote6Downvote
- Chris RobertsJune 17, 2023Lots of scammers, animal cruelty, aggressive traders and mopeds driving at you constantly. You shouldn't feel like you must visit this place.UpvoteDownvote
- Mark ForscherFebruary 16, 2015Worth seeing at night but be warned: people are very very very aggressive and persistent with tourists. Very different vibe during the day.Upvote2Downvote
- Xenia TemchenkoJanuary 25, 2017You can find anything here - from fresh orange juice to sheep. Very noisy but amazing out-of-this-world experience.UpvoteDownvote
- Nabil BazzariJuly 6, 2018Nice old outdoor plaza with street shows (monkeys, snakes) + many shops etc. Must visitUpvoteDownvote
- Bijan YoungMay 1, 2016The 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.UpvoteDownvote
- broncoDecember 16, 2019big plaza for late night food and souvenir shopping. There is one exchange shop facing the plaza which has better rate than others.UpvoteDownvote