The central square in Morocco, Jemaa el-Fna is a teeming expanse of vendors, medicine men and people plying ancient entertainments such as acrobatics and snake charming.
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Storytelling in the square —
Storytellers, who tell tales from traditional Arabic literature such as "The Thousand and One Nights," have been a fixture in Jemaa el-Fna for centuries.
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Snake chamers —
Another familiar sight in Jemaa el-Fna are snake charmers, who play rhaita flutes to mesmerize their captive cobras.
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View from above —
Cafes line the square, some with rooftop seating that offers a panoramic perspective of life below.
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Orange juice vendors —
Jemaa el-Fna is a traditional haunt for food and drink vendors. Many carts sell freshly squeezed orange juice.
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Snails for sale —
Perhaps a throwback to France's colonial presence in Morocco, this Jemaa el-Fna vendor specializes in cooked snails.
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Sheep's head stew —
It doesn't sound appetizing, but a slow-cooked stew made from the head of a sheep is a favorite among Moroccans visiting Marrakech.
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Sunset over the square —
In the evening, the square is alive with musicians and traders. One, who calls himself "Denzil Washington," attracts tourists by calling to them in a faux cockney accent.
