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Jemaa el Fna

Central square at entrance to market, Marrakech, Morocco
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As featured in 3 days in Marrakech and 1 other guide
Ranked #7 of 59 attractions in Marrakech
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Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Neighborhoods, Performances
Activities: Shopping
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: 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... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Jersey, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013 NEW

We loved and hated Jemaa el Fna equally its an amazing hectic atmospheric place but the constant hassling drove us crazy. We felt like we couldnt stop to look at anything as if you show any interest at all you soon regret it. We would love to have eaten at one of the stalls but even that proved to be... More

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Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom
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20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

This place needs to be seen to be believed. Noisy, chaotic and totally overwhelming to all the senses. Not as much hassle from the locals trying to sell you stuff as you would expect (compared to our experiences in India for example) - apart from in the food stall area at night. So a must see attraction with a couple... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Brilliant nice atmosphere, went to the great balcony and paid 20 dirhams for a drink to see the view which was worht it. all the markets were there and was able to hagle.

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

I really was looking forward to the famous Jemaa Al Fna,but found it to be too much hassle to enjoy. Be prepared, brace yourself to be poked, prodded and intimidated (yes ) into parting with your money!! Do not go there taking photographs of the locals or monkeys, snakes, without paying for the photo as you will be shouted at... More

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Fleet, Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

A must see especially after dark when the whole place comes alive. We ate a few times - would recommend 75, 14 and 111. Look out for tea sellers and sample delicious cinnamon tea. The spicy snails are worth trying - I was a bit unsure about these having never eaten snails before but I enjoyed these. You do get... More

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Sheffield
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16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Go for the sights and sounds. Chaotic. Watch activities and be prepared to pay, but don't be hassled into paying more - you will be asked for more money. Bargain like mad for any item.

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Abergavenny
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Street theatre and street food at its best. This quite rightly is an amazing experience but not for the faint hearted! Be prepared for large collections of snakes, monkeys on leads, henna tatooists, herbalists, various animals for sale in cages, birds of prey and lots of food stalls! Plus street sellers and children hawking anything and everything to make a... More

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Magdeburg, Germany
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20 attraction reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Despite all the hoopla about Jamaa Al Fna I found the place to be annoying full of tourist traps and touts. Everyone seems to want to throw something at you or force you take a picture. Especially the so called water carriers and the monkey trainers. Animal trainers had poor animals that made me feel quite sorry for them (the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Passable at night, but awful by day. Bad energy - hated seeing monkeys on chains being made to do backflips ...and the people behaving like monkeys for a tourist dollar. The only bad experience in Morocco. Guess it has to be seen though!

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San Francisco, California
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Go at night! Are you in a dream? A James Bond movie? A circus? The action is every where; the place is charged! Old and new, tourist and local, young and old. It's an incredibly interesting melange not to be missed to put together all your Morocco experiences.

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