Very busy square. It was somewhere we wanted to go, but I think I would've enjoyed it more if it weren't for all the harrassers. I also don't think the motorbikes should be allowed in here - we had to constantly be on the lookout for them and try and avoid them in the narrow streets.

Visited the Medina & Djemaa El Fna Square as part of a tour group . We went early morning before it was too busy . We had a local guide and our Tour Manager with us . Personally we preferred the Medina in Fez . The Medina here allows motorcyclists, donkeys, carts , bicyclists, so it became difficult to walk around. One of our group had a very bad cut on his leg from a rusty cart . So just be very careful. The local people weren’t pushy, rude or over zealous in trying to sell you items . We just found Fez seemed calmer , although it was a much larger area. Several of our group visited the Square in the evening . We had seen the snake charmers & medicine men during the day so gave it a miss .

You can find anything here and wander for hours. Smells like a mix of sewage and two-stroke engine fumes. Pure chaos. 10/10, loved it. PS: Please don't support those with the monkeys, poor things are chained up in costumes. Taking photos will get you harassed for money.

Unbelievable chaos. It begins the minute you walk in. Horse pee smells from the horse carts. The continual flutes and drums. Poor snakes and monkeys. What ever you do, don't stop to look or you will be hounded for money. There is someone in every nook and cranny ready to take your money. The maize of stalls are indescribable. If you aren't dodging scooters, bike and donkey carts you are all but pulled into a stall. All the stalls sell basically the same stuff. You can ( and will) get lost in the maize of stalls. Google maps for this is very accurate. Offline maps won't work for walking. You just pause to look at something, your harassed cruelly to negotiate. So I'd low ball what you don't want. Only pay what you feel it's worth. At night, the square has multiple street restaurants, which again is a pain to walk through as you become victim of stiff competition with owners in your face ( literally) to win your business. Again, they want to rip you off. Start of reasonable, then without your permission, add things and charge ridiculous amounts for it ( especially stall 55) I absolutely hated this experience, but oddly found it stimulating. Go figure. Oh, and if you catch a cab, ensure you are clear on the price first, and when you end up in a cab, just close your eyes. It's a heart stopping experience .

Life is too short, so if you're healthy and have the time, you should visit Marrakesh.. The city is amazing, totally mad in the nicest way, and straight out of a movie set. Seeing is believing.. but not for everyone. The above statements aside, I recommend Marrakesh to everyone. The people who live here are amazing, happy, and kind. Sure you'll get someone who will happily rip you off, but that's the same in every city around the world. Give Marrakesh and the people who live here the time and respect they deserve, and you'll have an amazing experience. Totally recommend Phil smith 2023

You have to do this experience it’s incredible. Even if you don’t buy anything, you should look during the day versus the night. It’s a different marketplace. I recommend that you go deep into the souk to purchase your items. Don’t buy as you see things entering because you see things repeatedly; however, the wholesalers are at the very back where the best prices are. You should always bargain. They give you a price, but you cut that price in half and meet them in the middle, never giving them what they ask for, except maybe where the wholesalers are. They work hard making the items, so do what you must do based on your wallet. If you don’t want to buy anything, ignore them, be kind, say thank you, no thank you, and move on. You can find lots of authentic stuff and a whole bunch of knockoffs, so buyers beware. That’s why I recommend you shop where the artisans are, meaning the people making the items. Purchase heaviest items on your way out. Be careful of the motorcycles cause they’ll ring you over. You don't need a guy either since they'll bring you to friends that have fixed prices for you. Explore on your own and have a great time.

The place was very crowded and very lively. We were there around 4pm and sunset was around 5pm. You could definitely finish the entire plaza in 1-2 hours. Its recommended to exchange your dollars around this plaza since the exchange rate was a better deal than other places. Also, keep in mind do NOT take pictures of the people playing with monkeys, if they saw you taking a picture they would ask for payment. We also got confronted by shop keepers when we tried to take their pictures. Apparently, people here believe in dark magic and there was one type of dark magic that trap people's face inside a photo and curse people so that's why the locals hate it when you try to take their photos. Watch out for your pockets near the plaza, this is where most of pickpockets happen but other than that, you are quite safe. We also went to a tea place near the center of the plaza, you go to the roof top and you could view the entire plaza.

The Medina in Marrakech is one for the bucket list, it covers a huge area, at its heart is the Djemaa El Fna. Full of hustle & bustle and selling genuine antiques to tourist crap and many things in-between. The sights and smells are a wonder to behold. The Riyad where we stayed was in the middle of the Medina.

Enjoyed wandering through here. Try to take a half day or even a whole day to get lost and wander, eat, shop, talk to people. I found this place to be the best for shopping and souvenirs as prices were competitive in comparison to Fez and Casablanca. Yes, you can go to specific places/towns/merchants directly in Morocco and buy from them as well. People are so friendly. If you get lost, ask people for the "big square" every few minutes till you get there and then you can probably find your way back home. Yes, there is bargaining. Enjoy it. It is not meant to be aggressive or rude. Have fun with it like everyone said

Marrakesh was amazing and I would definitely go again. Perhaps brush up on French before I do. The vegetarian food was delicious. I was there with a small group on an art experience. I felt safe on my own. Tips: Go to the airport very early as there are multiple checkpoints. We were lined up out the front doors. Considering how busy it was, it was surprising how quickly we were processed. If packing oils into checked luggage, seal them in plastic bags - not straight in amongst your clothes.