点评:To call Jemaa El-Fnaa the beating heart of Marrakech is an understatement — it’s a full-blown assault on the senses in the best possible way. The sounds, the sights, the smells — it truly has everything going on!
We stayed in a riad just off the main square, and being able to see it from our rooftop was amazing. Watching how it changes throughout the day really showed just how alive this place is. In the morning, things are relatively calm, with a handful of vendors setting up and a more relaxed pace.
By mid-afternoon, though, the transformation begins — and by evening, the square becomes the largest open-air kitchen you’ve ever seen. Smoke fills the air, the lights come on, and rows of street kitchens pop up serving every kind of Moroccan dish imaginable. It’s busy, loud, and chaotic… but that’s all part of the charm.
A quick word of advice: be cautious about engaging with snake charmers or animal handlers unless you’re comfortable paying for photos or interactions — it’s part of the experience, but best to know upfront. And when the restaurant touts approach you in the evening, a friendly “No thank you” and a smile usually does the trick.
If you’re someone who gets easily overwhelmed by large crowds or noise, visit earlier in the day for a more laid-back experience. But if you’re chasing the full Marrakech energy, come back after sunset — that’s when Jemaa El-Fnaa truly comes alive.
Pro tip: For a calmer view of the evening chaos, head up to Balcon Café Glacier — you’ll need to buy a drink to enter, but the view over the square is absolutely worth it.
翻译:说杰马夫纳广场是马拉喀什的心脏,一点也不为过——它以最佳方式全方位地冲击着我们的感官。声音、景色、气味——这里真是应有尽有!
我们住在主广场附近的一座里亚德(riad),能够从屋顶俯瞰广场,真是太棒了。看着广场一天天的变化,真的感受到了它的活力。早上,这里相对平静,只有几家摊贩摆摊,节奏也更加轻松。
然而,到了下午三点左右,变化就开始了——到了晚上,广场就变成了你见过的最大的露天厨房。烟雾弥漫,灯光亮起,一排排的街边小店涌现,供应着各种你能想象到的摩洛哥菜肴。这里熙熙攘攘、喧闹嘈杂……但这正是它的魅力所在。
温馨提示:除非您愿意付费拍照或互动,否则与耍蛇人或动物管理员互动时务必谨慎——这本身也是体验的一部分,但最好提前了解。如果餐厅招揽顾客的客人在晚上上前,一句友好的“不用了,谢谢”并微笑通常就能解决问题。
如果您容易被人群或噪音所困扰,建议您早点来,享受更悠闲的体验。但如果您想体验马拉喀什的活力,请在日落之后再来——那时德吉玛广场 (Jemaa El-Fnaa) 才真正热闹起来。
小贴士:如果您想更安静地欣赏傍晚的喧嚣,可以前往 Balcon Café Glacier——虽然需要买杯饮料才能进去,但广场上的美景绝对值得。