As day gives way to night, this famous square is decked out in inviting, make-shift tables, where you can sample grilled meats and traditional dishes.
"I couldn't believe the flawless organisation of the night
restaurants in this fantastic square! Long tables are laid out in a
flash, while the coals glow red and kebabs flash before your eyes
accompanied by bread and tomato sauce. The sellers appeal to passers-by,
inviting them to sit at their tables. Under the lights and the fumes,
young and old find themselves sitting at the same benches partaking of
timeless, unchanging dishes
that include couscous with seven vegetables,
tagines, hot steaming
snails, all types of kebabs and Moroccan salads to name but a few. It's a
celebration of eastern flavours in a good-natured atmosphere all at
tiny price. You could come back every night to Aicha's no. 27 stand or
to Hassan's sandwiches at no. 78, before sinking back into the energetic
colours of Jemaa el Fna."
Jack Rogers, chef at a London restaurant.
