Square
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Marrakech
- Type of placeSquare
- WhereMarrakech
- From the centre850 m
- From Koutoubia Mosque~6 min walk
About Jemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa is a square in Marrakech, 850 m from the city centre.
It is 470 m from Koutoubia Mosque, about 6 minutes on foot. Nearby you will also find Majorelle Garden (2.2 km), Ben Youssef Madrasa (730 m) and El Badi Palace (900 m).
For a meal or a mint tea, Snack La Place (70 m), Café Argana (70 m) and Le Samovar (90 m) are close by. To stay in the area: Oukaimden (90 m), Hotel Cecil (110 m) and Hotel CTM (120 m).
Around Jemaa el-Fnaa, in pictures
The best-known sights within walking distance or a short ride.
Koutoubia MosqueMosque 
Majorelle GardenGarden or park 
Ben Youssef MadrasaHistoric site 
El Badi PalaceKasbah & palace 
Bab AgnaouCity gate 
Bahia PalaceKasbah & palace 
Saadian TombsHistoric site
Where to eat nearby
- Restaurant
Snack La Place
70 m away
- Restaurant
Café Argana
70 m away
- Café
Le Samovar
90 m away
- Café
Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier
100 m away
- Restaurant
Al Baraka Restaurant
120 m away
- Restaurant
Taj'inDarna
120 m away
- Restaurant
Chez Ben Driss
130 m away
- Café
7 Saints
140 m away
Where to stay nearby
- Hotel
Oukaimden
90 m away
- Hotel
Hotel Cecil
110 m away
- Hotel
Hotel CTM
120 m away
- Riad
Riad Marraplace
140 m away
- Hotel
Hotel Ali
170 m away
- Riad
Riad Marana
170 m away
- Riad
Riad de l'Orientale
180 m away
- Guesthouse
Purple Camel Hostel
180 m away
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Questions about Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Where is Jemaa el-Fnaa?
- Jemaa el-Fnaa is a square in Marrakech, 850 m from the city centre. It is 470 m from Koutoubia Mosque, about 6 minutes on foot.
- What is there to see near Jemaa el-Fnaa?
- Koutoubia Mosque (470 m), Majorelle Garden (2.2 km), Ben Youssef Madrasa (730 m) and El Badi Palace (900 m).
- Where can I eat near Jemaa el-Fnaa?
- Snack La Place (70 m), Café Argana (70 m) and Le Samovar (90 m).
- Where can I stay near Jemaa el-Fnaa?
- Oukaimden (90 m), Hotel Cecil (110 m) and Hotel CTM (120 m).