Where to eat on Jemaa el-Fna
You have three ways to eat here. The first is the rows of food stalls that set up on the square in the evening. The second is a restaurant or cafe on the edge of the square with a terrace and a view over it. The third is a guided food walk, which takes care of the choosing for you.
This page covers all three. For the stalls in the evening, see the square at night. If you want a guide to choose and explain the dishes, look at the food tour guide. Prices below are guide values for 2026, and no fixed price list exists for the square. If you want to compare, ask at more than one counter.
Our pick: eat with a guide
Our take: a local guide shows you the stalls and handles the ordering.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Food tours and tastings on the square
Guided food walks and tastings in the medina, with live prices and availability.
Restaurants and rooftop cafes
Terraces over the square are a common choice for the first look at it.
Restaurant Argana
The restaurant sits on Place Jamaa El Fna and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. It has a panoramic terrace with a view of the square and takes reservations. Check the menu prices when you book or sit down.
Other rooftop cafes
Besides the Argana, other cafes and restaurants on the edge of the square offer terraces. A view is not guaranteed from every table, and a free seat on the terrace cannot be promised, especially around sunset. Ask for the terrace when you arrive.
Before you sit down
Look at the menu and the prices before you order. It is the same habit that works at the stalls.
Food stalls: prices and how to order
The stalls are the heart of the square after dark.
| Item | Guide price 2026 | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Main dish at a stall | MAD 40 to 80 | No fixed price list for the square |
| Orange juice, normal glass | MAD 4 to 5 | Sold from the morning onward |
| Orange juice, large glass | MAD 8 to 10 | Ask the price before you take the glass |
| Side dishes brought to the table | – | Do not assume they are free |
For most visitors, the simplest plan is to ask the price and what comes with it before you sit down, and to confirm that any side dishes are included. Prices are a guide, not a rate set by an authority.
When the stalls set up
Setup starts between about 5 p.m. and sunset. The busiest time is roughly 9 to 11 p.m., and a few stalls stay open after midnight. There is no single closing time.
Numbered stalls
Stalls carry visible numbers. The numbering is not a running count, and the number of active stalls changes from day to day. Estimates range from about 50 to more than 100 stalls in operation.
Ramadan
During Ramadan the choice of food in the daytime is smaller, and evenings are busier after iftar. Do not rely on fixed stall hours then; see the best time to visit.
A guided food walk as an example
An example for 2026.
What is included
The 3-hour walk with an English-speaking local guide goes through the square and the surrounding souks. It includes olives and Moroccan pastries, harira with dates and chebakia, sfenj or msemen with mint tea, and dinner on the square: tangia or a vegetarian tagine.
What it costs
The price is €39 from age 12 and €31 for children aged 6 to 11. Extra food and the guide's tip are not included.
Food tour guide →For a cooking class in the city, see the food tour and cooking class guide.
Plan the rest of your visit
More pages for the evening and the day.
Jemaa el-Fna restaurants: frequently asked questions
How much does a meal at a Jemaa el-Fna food stall cost?
A main dish is in the range of MAD 40 to 80 in 2026. There is no fixed price list for the square, so ask the price and what comes with it before you order.
Are the side dishes at the stalls free?
Do not assume so. Ask before you eat from dishes that are put on the table without being ordered.
How much is orange juice on the square?
A normal glass costs MAD 4 to 5 and a large glass at MAD 8 to 10 in 2026. These are guide prices, not a regulated rate.
What time do the food stalls open and close?
Setup starts between about 5 p.m. and sunset, the busiest time is around 9 to 11 p.m., and a few stalls stay open after midnight. There is no single opening or closing time.
Is there a restaurant with a terrace over the square?
The Argana restaurant has a panoramic terrace and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. A view from every table and a free terrace seat cannot be promised.
Is this the official site of the square or its restaurants?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not run by the city, a tourist board, a restaurant or a tour company.