Jemaa el-Fnaa

"The carnivalesque open square right at the center of the medina is Marrakesh's heartbeat and a UNESCO World Heritage site." Full review

"The vast labyrinth of narrow streets and derbs at the center of the medina is the souk—Marrakesh's marketplace and a wonder of arts, crafts, and workshops." Full review

"The city's cultural epicenter, thronged day and night with a carnival of local life."

"Everywhere you look in the Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakesh’s main square and open-air theatre, you’ll discover drama already in progress." Full review

"The highlight of the evening is the street art of "halka" in which words are interpreted in a special way, and tales, stories and songs are reinvented for curious onlookers and performance fans." Full review

"Bag a ringside seat to observe the oboe-playing snake charmers... acrobats turning back flips to riotous applause, and fire breathers spouting flames into the night sky." Full review

"When ordering at the stalls, employ afek (“please”) and shukran (“thank you”) when ordering. You can also add in la deed (“delicious”) if you want to earn a smile. " Full review

"While there are oodles of things made of metal to buy in this souk, Moroccan lanterns take center stage—from basic ones made from tin, to ornate beauties that take days to make." Full review

"The Jemma Al Fna in Marrakesh, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will set your senses on fire." Full review