Viewpoint & rooftop · Jemaa el-Fna
Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier
The classic terrace over Jemaa el-Fna at sunset: buy a drink, find a spot at the rail, watch the square light up.
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Evening
- Jemaa el-Fna
- 5 min on foot
Why go
On the south side of the square, the terrace looks straight across the food stalls to the Koutoubia. A drink is the price of the view.
Tips
- Arrive 45 minutes before sunset to get a place at the rail.
- Photo tip: The smoke of the food stalls and the Koutoubia at blue hour, from the front rail.
Practical
Jemaa el-Fna, Medina, Marrakech
5 min on foot from Jemaa el-Fna
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