Culture
2023-11-08
Jemaa El Fna square in Marrakech
- Culture
- 2023-11-07
Over a million people visit the Jamaa-el-Fna Square in Marrakech, south of Morocco, every year. Once a public execution site, its name is "place of the dead". Since then, it has been restored as a celebration site. Il a été reconnu comme site patrimonial mondial par l'UNESCO en 2001. Unique et coloré, il est vraiment à faire. Il s'agit du cœur vibrant de la Perle du Sud.
Jemaa el Fna, a pulsating square
Place Jemaa-el-Fna, which is close to the souks, represents the center of Marrakech's tourism. A beating, vibrating heart that illuminates the surroundings with all of its facets. A constant show is put on by street vendors, acrobats, singers, dancers, and musicians. On this esplanade, life teems and bubbles as tourists from all over the world cross paths and bump into one another.
Every sense is working. The sound of exotic music or the flutes of snake charmers will astound you. We hear the voices of street performers who freely share their talents, such as storytellers, comedians, fortune tellers, and others. The background chatter of retailers luring customers is audible. Jemaa-el-Fna Square's delightful (or unbearable) cacophony is made up of this mixture.
The shimmering, variegated colors of dried fruits, fabrics, spices, and traditional costumes excite the eye. The sights and sounds will overwhelm you wherever you look. There's also good provision for the sense of smell. The multi-scented spices, the aromatic tajines cooked over a wood fire, the smells of the restaurants lining the square... Fragrances and scents mix and blend.
A magical and enchanting place in the heart of Marrakech
Naturally, taste buds play a role as well. Simmered foods, fruit juices, and other treats can be indulged in, albeit occasionally at considerable personal risk. The restaurants in the area provide a thousand and one options, with the worst pitted against the best.
There are a plethora of options to choose from, including the classic soup harira, spiced snails, fried squid, tajines and couscous, pastillas, and pastries like tutti quanti and gazelle horns that will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. But don't worry, if you're only going to be here for a few days, you'll have plenty of time to try everything, assuming the abundance of strange flavors doesn't upset your stomach too much.
Touch is also remembered. Textures, patterns, and colors of fabrics - and their merchants - reach out to you. They draw passersby's hands irresistibly who are looking for the perfect unique keepsake gift.
It is also possible to feel the amazing sensation of a snake resting on your shoulders, albeit slightly uncomfortable. But the charmer won't let you go until he's received your contribution in order for you to be photographed—it's not every day that your loved ones will see you with a slithering little beast around your neck!
Jemaa el Fna square by night
The atmosphere is even more different in the evening. The heart of Marrakech starts beating erratically as we accelerate. Jemaa-el-Fna proclaims its untamed, wild self. People, sound, light, and animation abound.
The entire space is occupied by the square. It is enigmatic, captivating, and captivating, but it can also be terrifying. Beware of agoraphobia! The view is spectacular from café and restaurant terraces. You should experience this fleeting moment between parentheses at sunset, away from the throng of people below.
Experience, sense, and relish Jemaa-el-Fna Square. However, it is not the sole gem in the crown of the Pearl of the South, which is also referred to as the "red city" due to the hue of its walls. You will be captivated by the Marrakech palm grove and its 100,000 trees, the Majorelle garden and its eponymous blue, the Koutoubia mosque and its intricate architectural design, and the medina with its historic district. As you unearth these treasures and all the others, the power of the place will never cease to astound you.
