Morocco: The Djemaa el Fna Square in Marrakech

Marrakech's old medina was built around Djemaa el Fna and is often referred to as the heart of Marrakech.

As the sun sets, the real enthusiasm starts. At night, the air fills with aromatic smoke fumes lingering off the delicious delicacies sold in the streets and the sounds of Moroccan music. There are full groups performing in the evening.

The square turns into one of the world's busiest open air restaurants. The entire square is dark except for the gas lamps lighting up the food vendors cooking area and revealing the towers of greasy smoke sailing over the Djemaa.

Nearby the square there are numerous cafes where you can sit at a table and watch over the activities