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Mellah vs Jemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa and Mellah are both rated highly by writers. On balance, Jemaa el-Fnaa ranks significantly better than Mellah. Jemaa el-Fnaa scores 97 with praise from 8 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
Mellah
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Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's
"As in other Moroccan cities, the Mellah is the old Jewish quarter, once a small, walled-off city within the city."
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Frommer's
"The present Mellah, renamed Hay Essalam, is much smaller and almost entirely Muslim."
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Lonely Planet
"The mellah remains notable for tall mudbrick homes along single-file streets and cross-alley gossip through wrought-iron balconies."
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To see the living legacy of Mellah artisans and spice traders, check out the Place des Ferblantiers, the Grand Bijouterie and the Mellah Market .
Travel + Leisure
"In addition to the area’s historical importance, you’ll find a good variety of shops here. This is where I go to buy fabrics and beautiful trims and notions."
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Travel + Leisure
"You can admire the souks and the Alzama Synagogue in the central courtyard while enjoying a cup of Berber tea. "
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Jemaa el-Fnaa
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Central square at entrance to market, Marrakech, Morocco
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Fodor's
"The carnivalesque open square right at the center of the medina is Marrakesh's heartbeat and a UNESCO World Heritage site."
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"The vast labyrinth of narrow streets and derbs at the center of the medina is the souk—Marrakesh's marketplace and a wonder of arts, crafts, and workshops."
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Concierge
"The city's cultural epicenter, thronged day and night with a carnival of local life."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Everywhere you look in the Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakesh’s main square and open-air theatre, you’ll discover drama already in progress."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The highlight of the evening is the street art of "halka" in which words are interpreted in a special way, and tales, stories and songs are reinvented for curious onlookers and performance fans."
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