While in Marrakech, I stuck to my top 10 guide as everyone seemed to have this book on them but it was definitely necessary as I wasn't sure of major attractions here. One of the main things listed to see if of course the Djemaa El Fna which translates to Assembly of the Dead. It is almost like the town centre as it is the main square where all of the things happen. In the day time this square is not the best place to be as there is no shade with it being a wide open square with the Moroccan sun hitting down on it.

The square is where a lot of locals come as well as a lot of tourists. In the daytime the main things you will come across here are the orange juice stalls which is one of the unusual things about Marrakech they charge about 5 Dirham's a glass which is if you're lucky 50p but it is freshly squeezed and in the heat there is nothing more refreshing. However, they are very competitive as there are a few so watch for them getting quite annoyed, also watch with the many flies around the oranges. Some stalls will charge less but it is a matter of pennies.

The other things you might see in the square during the day are water sellers in their brightly coloured clothing or monkey trainers. I unfortunately never came across a monkey trainer which is something I wanted to witness. One thing you should watch out for here which I came across was the rudeness of the 'water sellers', some are just dressed in the clothing but this is not their profession and they take it upon themselves to harass tourists like myself looking a bit lost. They came over making a loud noise then rattled their bells in my face and were like photo? I said no, so they snatched my camera from my hand and took one anyway without my agreeing. They were then like Euro50 come on, Euro30 I was adamant that I would not be giving them 50 Euros! So, then they started getting abusive and their soon lack of English came clear when they suddenly new how to use obscenities to me and I gave them 10 Dirham's in the end and ran off as they were causing such a scene, so beware of types like these.

Also in the square in the daylight you can come across storytellers, dancers, snake charmers and so forth but again I never got to see any of these and I was in the square a lot but maybe it is because I was there during Ramadan and with this being Muslim fasting, a lot slept and kept out of the way in the daytime until it was sunset.
As soon as the sun sets in Marrakech the square starts to become a busy evening market as the stalls come out and are set up and the souks all light up. The square is like the main bit before entering the souks which are a maze of markets which are easy to get lost in so be careful.

The Djemaa El Fna was once a place where the heads of executed criminals would be displayed on spikes back in the early days. Now the square has the main Koutoubia Mosque nearby which is another landmark.

Another annoyance in the square was the Henna tattooists they grabbed my hand and almost try to start drawing on your hand right away without your permission and they have a strong hold.

One thing I liked about the square was at night when hungry there are many places to eat as this is what the majority of stalls specialise in, traditional Moroccan cuisine. I found a busy stall where many were at and sat down they asked what we wanted with a choice of meats and salads and cook it right in front of you so the smells all mix into the air making anyone hungry. I got a salad with cous cous, meat on skewers, breads, dips it was all very nice and it was only about 120 Dirham's for everything even though I was full at the end which is roughly £10 including drinks. I couldn't eat traditional every night but while here you definitely have to dine out at the market even if you want fancy you have to sit out in the warm Moroccan evenings and really experience what is on offer.

Other things around the square are the souks selling everything from robes, to shoes, to jewellery and other souvenirs, haggling is your best bet for a good offer. Also the caliches which are the horse drawn carriages are about 90 Dirham's for an hours ride around the city at any time of day. These are a nice way to see around the city walls and the people who control them are friendly enough.

The Djemma El Fna is a highlight of Marrakech if you are bored in the evenings you will always find something going on here. Get some great photos of the night market. A taxi ride from most hotels is only about 15 Dirham's sometimes 10 for desperate taxis and 20 for the majority unless you haggle based on hotels within a 2 miles radius of the square. Taxi's don't drop off right on the square as there are no roads here you will either be best dropped of at the Koutoubia Mosque or the side street with the cafe's leading up to it.

If you are interested in visiting Ryanair.com and Easyjet.com do great fares to Marrakech and the weather is still warm about now. The culture is very different to ours but it is a great place to get away and really see a new way of living.