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Djemâa el-Fna squareDjemâa el-Fna, at the heart of the Marrakesh Medina. The night-time entertainment of this mythical square amazes the most blasé of travellers. The several traditional festivities, stalls, restaurants or famous water-sellers make the Djemâa el Fna a must to visit.

The Djemâa el Fna square is an inescapable place in Marrakesh. A real central route of the Marrakesh Medina, it enables to take in the proliferation of life and activities that characterise the imperial town. The charm of the Djemâa el Fna square comes from the multitude of street-artists, stalls of dried fruit or orange juice freshly-pressed before you, and the multitude of small restaurants that take over its centre from early evening, and contribute to the scent of its surroundings. In the morning, you can taste excellent pancakes at the Toubkal café, at midday, you can take in the sun on the terrace of the Café de France and in the evening, you can take advantage of the dozens of musical and artistic shows there. At nightfall, a colourful crowd converges towards Djemâa el Fna in order to benefit from the coolness of the evening while watching family shows.

Menara

The central lake and its adjoining pavilion exult the romanticism of the “Southern pearl”

Planted with olive-trees, some of which are more than 100 years old, the charm of the Menara garden lies in its central part. Its large central lake was dug in the 12th century at the time of Almohade. On one side, there is a harmonious Saadian style pavilion that was built at the end of the 19th century. Legend has it that the Menara garden was a place of love trysts for the sultans.

This is hardly surprising, as the tranquillity and comparative coolness of the Menara garden make it one of the most pleasant and romantic places for taking a stroll in Marrakesh. This romantic aspect is at its best, just before sundown …

Practical Information | MENARA

LA MENARA
Avenue de la Ménara
Hivernage
Marrakesh

Open every day from 8h30 to 18h
Free entrance

How to get there ? The Menara bassin is a bit out of town, some 4 kms west of Jemaâ el Fna. Keep on going strait on once passed the gate next to Mamounia Hotel. Alternatively, you can catch theBus n°11 from the Koutoubia.

PM Coupry | Marrakesh City Guide

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