The commercial and cultural center of the city, Jemaa el-Fna represents a UNESCO-designated Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The square hosts daily performances by storytellers, actors, and musicians. Merchants come and go throughout the day, selling fresh orange juice, traditional foods, herbal medicines, traditional water bags made from leather, and brass drinking cups. Put Jemaa el-Fna at the forefront of your travel plans using our Marrakech itinerary planning website.
Create an itinerary including Jemaa el-Fna
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors
Tours to Jemaa el-Fna
Jemaa el-Fna reviews
-
The Jemaa el-Fnaa is the epicenter of Marrakech. Whenever you are in the medina and lost, just ask where the Jemaa is. We visited over Christmas/New Year's and things were pleasantly calm. Food... more »
-
Long ago this square used to be the execution point of the city. Hence it is still called Djemma el-F’nâ, which literally means the Assembly of the Dead. These days with the music, astrologers... more »
-
This square is very beautiful and listed under UNESCO. Many tourists visit it because it’s extraordinary charm, unique and must see. Authentic street vendors, magicians, craftsmen, henna tattoos, very nice to sit on one of the terraces above the square. Some vendors may charge for any taken photo especially snake charmers and monkey owners.
-
Visiting Jemaa EL-Fna is like spending some moments in a fairy tale. It is not only a famous and unique sightseeing, it's more than that, it's an idea, a dream, the spirit of a millennium city and the imprint of its historical richness. Spend rare moments strolling between food stalls , tasting traditional local dishes or attending theatrical events performed by local artists , it's worth it .
Plan your trip to Marrakech
Get a personalized trip
A complete day by day itinerary
based on your preferencesCustomize it
Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedulesBook it
Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% offManage it
Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.
Popular things to do in Marrakech
Hidden gems in Marrakech
Museums in Marrakech
Side trips from Marrakech
Shopping in Marrakech
Nearby attractions in Marrakech
Trips to Jemaa el-Fna by other users
18 days in Africa
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Marrakech
Cairo
Arusha
15 days in Morocco
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Marrakech
Imlil
Ouarzazate
7 days in Morocco
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Marrakech
Rabat
Casablanca
17 days in Morocco
BY A USER FROM BELGIUM
Tangier
Tetouan
Chefchaouen
17 days in Morocco
BY A USER FROM BELGIUM
Tangier
Chefchaouen
Rabat
16 days in Morocco
BY A USER FROM BELGIUM
Asilah
Chefchaouen
Fes