World’s most mesmerizing marketplace: Djemaa el Fna in Marrakesh, Morocco

April 10, 2016
DUNIA Mag
Posted in Travel & Places

Djemaa el Fna (also known as Jemaa el Fnaa) is an open market place in Marrakesh, Morocco.

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Known as ‘heart of the city’, this famous square has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most mesmerizing marketplaces.

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Drawing tourists and locals into a world of street musicians, tribal drummers, Chleu (dancing boys), and traditional story-tellers; snake-charmers, henna tattoo artists, healers, magicians, tooth pullers and traditional medicine practitioners; horse-drawn-carriages, fruit juice sellers, water vendors and mobile food cooks, Djemaa el Fna presents a timeless and exciting mix of sounds, smells, colors and memorable experiences.

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Djemaa el Fna is contantly busy and bustling, and horse-driven carts are a common sight to behold.

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There is no end to the array of traditional and household wares on sale. This way, visitors can support locals by purchasing goods from them.

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Snake charmers command the daytime show and have become a huge touristic attraction.

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Different times of the day offer different activities.

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During evening hours, the square becomes more crowded as the mood changes to a more relaxed one.

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Chleuh dancing-boys entertain and local story-tellers tell tales in their traditional languages Berber or Arabic.

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As darkness falls, the square fills with dozens of food-stalls. The air sizzles with tantalizing sounds of food cooking and steam rising from food stalls.