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In winter is over four in the afternoon when you can begin to see big coloums of smoke comming from Place Djemma F'na. Many food stall begin to serve food just behind the orange juice and dry fruits stalls that you can see all over the day. There you can see fried fish, meat, snails, vegetables ... you only have to look around and choose what it desires to you to eat that night. The stalls are not crowed so ... you will find it a very wonderful and unforgetable night. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalComparison: least expensiveAddress: Place Djemma F'naDirections: city centre. many buses stops at the entrace of the place
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Ok , Marrakesh is infected by tourists.
But eating at the Jemaa-el-fna square is a must
in the evening. An experience. It turns in into
this giant open air restaurant. Locals and
tourists eat side by side.
You can tell which one is the tourist stall , and
which one is were the locals eat. The locals like
eating for instance sheep heads. Something
most tourists find not so appealing.
We just went for our intuition....
I love Moroccan cuisine and I had a salad
some grilled sausages , a pastilla with chicken ,
coca-cola....bread....all for about 5 euro.
It tasted really good..
Ignore the pushy vendors and take your time
to look around. Shake hands , smile. :-)
Think about it. The bill will always be a little
more then you had in mind. They also charge
you some taxes , the olives , the extra bread...etc etc.
Still good value for money. Leave a Comment
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When in Marrakech, eating at the food stalls on Djemaa El Fna square is an absolute must!
Hundreds of stalls set up in the square each evening, offering a selection of tasty meals at ridiculously cheap prices. Competition is fierce and each stall will try to entice you to eat there with promises of the best food in town! The touts have clearly been working on their sales pitch - I was met with shouts of "Marks and Spencers quality food", "our food is sound as a pound/lovely jubbly" and "cheaper than Asda prices".
In truth, I was a little apprehensive about eating food from street vendors. Each stall displays its raw meat out in the open, with flies buzzing around. So, the first time I ventured down to Djemaa El Fna I decided I'd just eat my meal....and then see if I was ill the next morning! I'm happy to report that I ate at the food stalls at Djemaa El Fna on several occasions and never suffered any illness at all.
On my final night in Marrakech, during a visit to the city in February 2007, I ate at #93: Chez Bienvenue (each stall has a unique number and name).
Similar to the stalls that I had eaten at earlier on in my stay, the food on offer here consisted of whole chickens, beef, lamb and chicken kebabs, meat steaks, merguez sausages, shrimps, calamari, French fries, couscous, eggplant and salads. The set up was identical to that of countless other stalls on the square, with dozens of diners sat shoulder to shoulder on benches around the stall.
I sat next to two brothers from Birmingham, one of whom had just finished eating a plate of sheep brains prior to my arrival.
The hygienic standards at the food stalls in the Djemaa El Fna always looked a bit questionable to me. This was highlighted during the course of my meal at Chez Bienvenue, when a large pile of mince meat fell from the stall onto the concrete below. The owner picked it up and dusted it down, while the tourists looked knowingly at each other as to what he was about to do with it. Sure enough, the meat was placed back on the stall awaiting its consumption by an unsuspecting customer!
My meal at Chez Bienvenue consisted of:
- The ubiquitous complimentary piece of round bread and a plate of diced tomatoes and onions;
- Fried shrimps: a large plate of tasty shrimps served with a slice of lemon;
- Chicken kebabs: 6 skewers of tender, well cooked chicken
- A bottle of Coca Cola;
- A glass of sweet mint tea.
The total cost of my meal was just 75 Dhs (approx. 4.50 GBP).
As I've said in my other tips about the various food stalls at Djemaa El Fna, eating at these no frills stalls and mingling with the locals is probably my overriding memory of my stay in Marrakech and the best way to experience the city and its people!
Cheap, tasty shrimps and kebabs in an amazing setting! Highly recommended!! Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Djemaa El Fna
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djamaa el fna is the best choice for dinner at night if you like a good atmosphere.
the square has dozens of food stands serving good local dishes in an atmosphere that is out of this world.
a stay in marrakesh is not complete unless you have spend at least one evening here.
i love cous cous. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: right on djamaa el fna.
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While I was walking around with my guide, (who I'd hired for the morning),he stopped at this stall and indicated to the owner, a quantity of the hot roasted lamb, which was carved and wrapped in paper, with a twist of paper holding a mix of cumin and salt. My guide explained we'd share it soon.
He then pointed to another piece of meat, and offered it to me. I asked what it was (I had a pretty good idea! ;-) ) but he just said "it's very good, very special" I was instructed to dip the portion into the cumin/salt mix.
I guessed I was being offered a sheeps testicle!! which my guide confirmed later that it was!
Well, surprisingly it was very tasty!
We then walked to a carpet shop (I had no intention of buying a carpet) where we ate the delicious lamb accompanied by glasses of mint tea while the various carpets were unfurled in front of us.
After we'd eaten the lamb, we left- without buying a carpet!!
Roast lamb, hot , tender and delicious!
The cumin/salt mix was a very tasty accompaniment!
I'm now enjoying this at home as an alternative to mint sauce / rosemary and garlic etc! (brings back memories of my holiday!)
Sheeps testicles!! (an unexpected 'treat')- and a great conversation opener/stopper!!!
Was pleased to read/ view on TV, Anthony Bourdains experience of eating this delicacy!
I'm not sure of the cost, my guide paid. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalAddress: The Souk, MarrakeshDirections: Afraid I'm not sure where this stall was, but wish I could have found it again! it's somewhere in the Souk!!!
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When in Marrakech, eating at the food stalls on Djemaa El Fna square is an absolute must!
Hundreds of stalls set up in the square each evening, offering a selection of tasty meals at ridiculously cheap prices. Competition is fierce and each stall will try to entice you to eat there with promises of the best food in town! The touts have clearly been working on their sales pitch - I was met with shouts of "Marks and Spencers quality food", "our food is sound as a pound/lovely jubbly" and "cheaper than Asda prices".
In truth, I was a little apprehensive about eating food from street vendors. Each stall displays its raw meat out in the open, with flies buzzing around. So, the first time I ventured down to Djemaa El Fna I decided I'd just eat my meal....and then see if I was ill the next morning! I'm happy to report that I ate at the food stalls at Djemaa El Fna on several occasions and never suffered any illness at all.
One of the stalls that I visited during my trip in February 2007 was #42: Rachida (each stall has its own number and name).
On this occasion I was beckoned in by the waiter who insisted on showing me the range of food available at Rachida. He took me by the hand and led me along a line of raw meat (sausages, whole chickens, lamb and beef kebabs), fish, shrimps, calamari, couscous, eggplant and plates of salad. I told him that I'd have a look around and come back later, but he offered me a complimentary glass of mint tea (or "Moroccan Whisky" as he referred to it!) while I studied the menu - and I relented and agreed to eat there.
I took a seat on one of the empty benches (quite a rarity at Djemaa El Fna where you usually have to battle for elbow room with neighbouring diners!) and received my glass of mint tea along with a paper place mat, a piece of round bread and a tomato dip.
I ordered a plate of fried shrimps and a bottle of Fanta orange. After a few minutes, I received a plate half filled with fried shrimps...and half filled with calamari. I picked at the calmari, but ate very little of it. The shrimps, on the other hand, were very tasty and I soon emptied that half of my plate. The waiter saw that I wasn't eating the calamari and apologised for assuming that I wanted it. He then ordered one of the cooks to serve me another handful of shrimps, which arrived a few minutes later.
After polishing off my additional shrimps, Rachid brought me another glass of mint tea. I sat back and watched the spectacle around me - hundreds of food stalls selling cheap, tasty food, thousands of people (locals and tourists alike) mingling, the sound of drums being played and the smell of meat being cooked. Eating at the food stalls of Djemaa El Fna really is one of the things that you must do to *experience* Marrakech!
The total cost of my meal (shrimps, calamari, bread, tomato dip, bottle of Fanta orange and 2 glasses of refreshing mint tea) was just 40 Dhs (approx. 2.50 GBP)!!
Eating at the food stalls of Djemaa El Fna is one of the best ways to really experience Marrakech and to meet its people! Many of the food stalls offer similar food, but each has its own character - be sure to drop by #42 Rachida to try the delicious fried shrimps! Highly recommended!! Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Djemaa El Fna
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As I'd wandered around the foodstalls of Djemma el Fnaa, I'd spotted stalls with displays of sheeps heads, complete with teeth!
After my experience of eating a sheeps testicle! (see Lamb take away tip) I was ready to be adventurous, but I would draw the line at eating sheeps eyes!!
After much walking around these stalls, trying to work out how the dishes were served- (the menus were in Arabic) I'd seen saucers of meat pieces, served with a gravy topping, and vats of stews, I felt confident enough to join the locals at one stall. (Following the oft repeated travellers addage- eat where the locals eat for good food!)
Well it was a dining experience!
I pointed to a tagine, which appeared to be meat and preserved lemons. I was handed a large piece of bread and a filled bowl . It was very tasty, if a bit greasy!
As soon as I'd finished, my bowl was taken from me and refilled!
One of the stallholders indicated a piece of meat to my server, which he added to my dish. I wasn't sure if I'd been given a 'special' bit, On finding a piece with lots of tubes, I tried to ask which part of the animal this was.My anatomy lessons failed me!.I'm a Nurse, not a Vet!
I think the man thought I wasn't happy with this piece, and flicked it into a bin!
I enjoyed this dining experience, it was a bit different! I was left to enjoy the meal by myself in the company of local couples, families and single men.
Cheap too! I paid 16dh (£1) for 2 large portions of a hot tagine and bread!
The lamb tagine was the only dish I tried. It was hot and tasty, but a bit greasy.
I was partly expecting an upset stomach afterwards, but I was fine. I think all the mint tea I was consuming counteracted any digestive problems! Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Djemma el Fnaa, MarrakeshDirections: I can't remember the number of this stall, there are quite a few of these stalls in Djemma el Fnaa. Probably best to look for a busy stall (quick turnover etc)
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If you can't decipher the menu boards, (Most are in Arabic and/or French) The food is displayed, so just point to what you fancy!
This display is at Aichas Number 1, but other stalls have similar displays, all painstakingly arranged each evening!
(Please see my Djemma el Fnaa Things to do tips - p5 for more information)
I enjoyed freshly cooked brochettes, tagines, cous cous, harissa soup, potato cakes, and the sauces with bread to dip in. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Djemma el Fnaa, Marrakesh.
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ok, so you'll find so many restaurants on the main square that it will be hard to choose one. Eating on the main square can actually bring you stomach problems and more serious stuff. I never got a thing!!! All my friends usually go to fancy restaurants and they all get sick and I don't. I'm vegetarian and food quality concerns me much.
I already went to Marrakesh many times and I always go to the some place where also the majority of maroccos also go cos she's very well known for having good food. Its the Main Square Restaurant Number 1 from Aicha. She's very nice, also some worker like Moname, Hassan, Rachid etc are great! try this one.
Try the vegetarian couscous, tomato salad, potato cookies, fried eggplant....
Meat has not a very good reputation in Morocco and I'm not talking as a vegetarian now! believe me... you can get really sick indeed eating meat.
Water from the tap in marrakesh never did any harm also... Leave a Comment
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Try the fresh pressed juices. They have different juices and they are delicious and very cheap.
- 3-15 MAD. A good banana juice should cost 12-15 MAD because the banana is not so cheap as you think although Morocco lies in Africa. (12 MAD /kg). To the blended bananas they add some milk.
For about 7 MAD you will have banana milk (called banana juice). Ask first how many bananas they put into the blender. Leave a Comment Theme: Street Vendor
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