Interesting in the day, got a bit lost in the back streets at night and was very scared, luckily came out OK.
Jemaa el Fna, Marrakech
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Jemaa el Fna
Central square at entrance to market, Marrakech, Morocco
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Ranked #7 of 59 attractions in Marrakech
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Neighbourhoods, Performances
Activities: Shopping
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
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This is the entrance to the outdoor market and food court of the city center. Spend some time here and head off to other destinations if you aren´t...
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This is the entrance to the outdoor market and food court of the city center. Spend some time here and head off to other destinations if you aren´t looking to shop.
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during daytime you can see snake charmers, at night it turns into a nice place to eat out. we can recommend food stand no. 25! friendly people, no stomach troubles, nice food. :)
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A mad house on steroids!! No words can truly describe the frenetic and hyperactivity of this square in the evening. Snake charmers, acrobats, story tellers and colourful water carriers to name but a few. Couple of hints - if you want to take photos of all the characters expect to pay them 20durhams and dont give them any more. Do...
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Vienna, Virginia
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Everything from snake charmers to fortune tellers and stands of every kind. It is always busy especially at night.
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Vancouver, Canada
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It's a focus for everything: directions, entertainment, entry into souks, the place to get grilled food... who could miss seeing this?
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Leicester, United Kingdom
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Action packed square that closes to traffic in the evening; lovely safe atmosphere with many roof top restaurants overlooking all the fun of the stalls.
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Hereford, United Kingdom
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We went to the Djema twice while in Marrakech. Once during the day when it seems a large, sprawling market square. And then in the evening when the place is just dazzlingly bright and noisy. It can be a bit intimidating but if you remain polite with the hordes of people trying to sell you something and the packed streets...
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Nuneaton
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My partner and I recently visited Marrakech and came here most days - what an experience!
Our first visit was on the day we arrived and we were a little taken aback by the spectacles in the street; monkeys (in clothes & nappies), snakes (cobras & pythons), henna artists, dancers & musicians.... completely nuts! This was fabulous to observe however...
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Pleasanton, California
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I have no idea how many people are there every night but it seemed like thousands. Fortunately it is a big square and everyone was enjoying themselves without any problems. Do eat at one of the stalls there.
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Kent, England
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You have to see this place - both by day and by night. The famous arrival of the food vendors at dusk is great - the food less so. The drummers and singers are exciting and the snake charmers strangely disturbing. Be prepared to pay for everything you look at
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