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Attraction · Marrakesh · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Jemaa El-Fna in Marrakesh

Jemaa El-Fna is an attraction in Marrakesh, Marrakech-Safi. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 9 of the 10 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 370 m you'll find a public toilet, a water point and a bench.

Jemaa El-Fna in Marrakesh
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Photo: Dániel Csörföly · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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The story

Audio tour · Jemaa El-Fna

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You're standing on Jemaa el-Fnaa, the great square in the old city of Marrakesh. It's still the heart of town, for locals and visitors alike. Have a look around, because what you see depends on the time of day. In daylight there are orange juice stalls, snake charmers and water sellers in traditional dress, with leather water bags and brass cups. Later in the day come the storytellers, magicians and sellers of traditional medicines. Musicians and acrobats draw crowds here too. And when darkness falls, dozens of food stalls pop up and the square is at its busiest.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
24/7
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

Jemaa El-Fna in Marrakesh
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Photo: Dániel Csörföly · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Facilities near Jemaa El-Fna

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Well-known points of interest nearby

10 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 9 of the 10 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Photo: Viault · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
El Badi Palace
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El Badi Palace · 900 m

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Photo: Draceane · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Marrakech Museum
MuseumStory

Marrakech Museum · 710 m

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Photo: Yastay · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Ben Youssef Madrasa
AttractionStory

Ben Youssef Madrasa · 740 m

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Photo: Lundeux · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Almoravid Qubba
RuinsStory

Almoravid Qubba · 660 m

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Photo: R Prazeres · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

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Also within walking distance

The 1 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Jemaa El-Fna open?

24/7 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Jemaa El-Fna wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 90 m and a water point at 130 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Jemaa El-Fna, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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