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	Saudi Aramco World : The Magic Circles of Djemaa el-Fna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Djemaa is related to the Arabic jami', or mosque, and indeed the Saadian dynasty had once planned to build a great mosque here, on what is still the old city's last remaining expanse of open land.
		There is no better way of making sense of the Djemaa el-Fna, of stopping its kaleidoscopic swirl and seeing instead the parade of human faces, than to remain in the square uninterruptedly from dawn until late at night.
		The Djemaa el-Fna's 'Isawi are led by Idris Hawishaan, who was taught to handle cobras, pythons and diamond-back rattlers as a child in his home village near Meknes.
	www.saudiaramcoworld.com /issue/199304/the.magic.circles.of.djemaa.el-fna.htm (3227 words)

	Monroe's Talkabout the World - Update 6/4/99
		'Djemaa el-fna' is where the Moroccan Sultans of days gone by beheaded criminals and their enemies before displaying the remains on the front gate to the square for public viewing by the local villagers.
		Today, the 'Djemaa el-fna' is home to snake-charmers, fortune-tellers, mystics, crazies, and touts that encourage heavy betting on nightly boxing matches between thirteen year old Berber Muslim kids.
		The Djemaa el-fna square in Marrakech, Morocco during the early afternoon.
	www.mastgeneralstore.com /monroe/f060499b.php3 (416 words)

	Djemaa el Fna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		An overview of the Djemaa el Fna in the morning
		Djemaa el Fna (Arabic: جامع الفناء jâmiʻ al-fanâʼ) is a square and market place in Marrakesh's medina (old city).
		Juan Goytisolo, lives in Marrakesh and has had an important role in the categorization of Djemaa el Fna as a Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Djemaa_el_Fna (410 words)

	Lucky Marrakech
		The focal point of Marrakech is Djemaa el-Fna, a vast square in the old town and backdrop for an amazing theatrical spectacle.
		The drama is most intense at dusk when lanterns blaze on rows of open air food stalls filling the area with mouthwatering aromas.
		The suqs of Marrakech have a special intensity, and their labyrinth extends from the Djemaa el-Fna to the Ali ben Youssef mosque.
	www.faremax.com /articles/africa/marrakech.aspx (793 words)

	Welcome to the Marrakech Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In fact, Djemaa El Fna remains one of Marrakech's popular sites of interest to tourists-snake charmers can be seen and the Chleuh-boys that dance together, put on a splendid show when the sun goes down.
		The Suugs is much like Djemaa El Fna, where vendors sell their wares and people everywhere seem to do nothing more than celebrate the splendors of life.
		Likewise, El Bahia Palace possesses an interesting history-built by slave Abu Ahmed, the Bahia Palace was erected in the nineteenth century.
	www.marrakech-guide.co.uk /index.htm (653 words)

	Photo of APOTHECARY souk, Marrakech (Marrakech), MOROCCO
		At the heart of Marrakesh is a large square, Djemaa El Fna - the "magnet" of Marrakech.
		By day Djemaa El Fna is an open air market surrounded by shops, cafes and the discreet entrance to Marrakech's amazing labyrinth of souks.
		The atmosphere is friendly and intoxicating and at least one visit to Djemaa El Fna is a "must".
	www.bigshots.com.au /RWP/Morocco/MorocTP/022Mk.htm (103 words)

	The center of town is a market (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Adjacent to the Koutoubia is a vast open space called the Djema'a el Fna.
		The Djema'a el Fna, which is a marketplace, is full of activity throughout the day.
		We refer to the Djema'a el Fna, which literally means "Square of the Dead," as just "the Square." Given its name, it is ironic that the Square is not only the throbing heart of Marrakech, but also one of the great bustling places of the world.
	geogweb.berkeley.edu /GeoImages/Miller/market1.html (169 words)

	International Reporting Project - Fellows' Stories
		But in an age of globalization and cultural homogenization, relics like Djemaa El-Fna are at risk.
		In efforts to make a case for the cultural value of Djemaa, officials have worked to make the square more clean and orderly over the past six years - a process that has met with mixed reviews from the merchants and entertainers.
		Salih hopes to sensitize schoolchildren - the next generation of Djemaa El-Fna enthusiasts - and the elite, who are traditionally skeptical of the value of the square and its legacy.
	www.pewfellowships.org /stories/morocco/morocco_nights.htm (1789 words)

	Marrakech - Morocco - Mark Moxon, Travel Writer
		There's nothing like a calamity of humanity to wake you up after a flight, especially one that arrives in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night, and Marrakech was almost too easy.
		The Djemaa el-Fna is famous as the cultural centre of Marrakech, and for good reason.
		While the sun beats down the Djemaa el-Fna is relatively quiet, the sounds of the cracking tarmac only broken by the cries of the 30-odd orange juice stalls selling freshly squeezed juice for a paltry Dr2.50 a glass.
	www.moxon.net /morocco/marrakech.html (1798 words)

	Marrakech travel guide - Djemaa el Fna square
		If you are looking for animation, the Djemaa el-Fna square may be what you are looking for.
		Literally translated, Djemaa el Fna means assembly of the dead and refers to a time when sinners, Christians and criminals were executed and their heads were left to serve as an example to others.
		The terraces overlooking the main plaza of Djemaa el-Fna are in high demand from sunset onwards.
	www.riadmorocco.com /c-3-djemaa_el_fna.html (312 words)

	Around the World with Wes and Masami - Around the World Travelogue by Wes and Masami Heiser with Journal Photographs ...
		Taxi drivers swarming the train station try to convince newly arrived tourists that 1) the bus doesn't run any longer or 2) the bus charges 6 or more DH so for 2 people a taxi fare of 15 DH is more comfortable and better.
		At dusk, Djemaa El-Fna, an outdoor space, grows lively with acrobats, dancers, food stalls, orange juice stands, drummers, and lots of loiterers.
		In Djemaa El-Fna, we watched hooded men dresses in gilabas and thought of Star Wars.
	www.atwtravel.net /doc/english/journal/morocco/marrakech.htm (1339 words)

	3 weeks in Morocco
		This necropolis was sealed by Moulay Ismaïl when he seized the power and instead od destroying the place like the El Badi palace, he walled up the tombs and made the mosque the only entrance.
		The woods are so well painted and the architecture is so well preserved that I decide to show you 2 pics from last year that depict well the place.
		It is now the end of the afternoon and the first shows on Djemaa El Fna appear.
	ddpn.free.fr /morocco/eng/j10.html (737 words)

	Mystical Marrakesh \| The Jewish Exponent
		True to his word, as the sun began to set over the desert around this pink-walled city oasis, we headed to the Djemaa el-Fna, the largest square in Africa.
		Djemaa el-Fna means "Square of Execution," but these days, it's a huge stage of performers, outdoor stalls and cafes.
		Marrakesh, obviously on a much grander scale than Djemaa el-Fna, is less than an hour flight south of Casablanca, and has served as one of the greatest trading centers of the Sahara.
	www.jewishexponent.com /article/3486 (672 words)

	Travel to Marrakech, Morocco (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		With its world-famous square, Jamaâ El Fna, the beacon city of the Almoravids was founded around 1070 with the desire of controlling traffic from the nearby Atlas Mountains.
		Marrakesh became the capital of a vast empire in the reign of Youssef Ben Tachfine - an empire which, under the Almohads, reached as far as the frontiers of Libya.
		It was the sovereign Ahmed El Mansour Dahbi who undertook construction of the palace following his victory over the Portuguese in the year 986 of the hejira (1578), a victory well-known in the Western World under the name of the Battle of the Three Kings.
	morocco.geopassage.com /city.asp?cityID=5 (513 words)

	Travel Morocco, Marrakech, history, things to see and information
		The Djemaa el Fna square is one of today’s tourist marvels.
		The city was founded a thousand years ago under the Almoravid dynasty but was destroyed and rebuilt in the 12th century by the Almohads, who built the Koutoubia Mosque and landmark minaret.
		North of the Djemaa el Fna square, you can wander through the maze of craftsmen and little shops.
	www.andalucia.com /morocco/destinations/marrakech.htm (386 words)

	Escapio ☼ Place Djemaa el Fna Marrakech Hotels \| Place Djemaa el Fna Marra Morocco
		Who stays in Marrakech is bound to visit the world-famous square Djema el Fna.
		The Djema el Fna in Marrakech captivates by its buzz of activities.
		Visit the place Djema el Fna and experience the unique atmosphere, which the Djema el Fna radiates.
	en.escapio.com /morocco-place-djemaa-el-fna-marrakech-hotels (391 words)

	Marrakesh koutoubia mosque Marrakech islam muslim in morocco (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The pulpit is said to have come from Cordoba; its donor is believed to have been the Almoravid sultan Ali ben Youssef (1107-1143).
		According to legend, they were originally made of pure gold, and there were once supposed to have been only three.
		The fourth was donated by the wife of Yacoub el Mansour as compensation for her failure to keep the fast for one day during the month of Ramadan.
	www.ilovemarrakech.com /marrakesh/koutoubia.htm (596 words)

	Dunny Budgies II
		Djemaa el Fna is the big square in the middle of the medina, which is the old city surrounded by very old walls.
		The Almoravids built it in 1070 - it was then taken over by the Almohads (1147), Marinids (1269), the Saadians (15 and 16th centuries), then the Alawis in the 18th century.
		On our way to Jemaa el Fna some dude on a bike saw us coming a mile away.
	www.dunnybudgies.com (5172 words)

	Eat \| Marrakesh Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Typically Moroccan dishes like salads and tajine (meat and veggie stew) are good value, and the environment is pleasantly retro.
		Budget travellers can eat their fill of meats and salads at the stalls in Djemaa el-Fna.
		At the other end of the scale, fine dining options abound; whether you have an appetite for the romantic, the traditional, or simply a taste of home, you'll find it here.
	lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/africa/morocco/marrakesh/eat (136 words)

	Luxury hotels in Morocco with luxury travel resort specialist Roxton Bailey Robinson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Travellers have a choice of staying within the ancient ochre walls of the city close to the hurly-burly of the medina and main square, Djemaa el Fna, or just outside in the elegant Palmeraie.
		Whichever option one chooses, consummate hospitality and comfort guarantee a fabulous retreat from the sights and sounds of one of the world’s most exciting cities.
		Within living memory, slaves were sold in the Djemaa el Fna, however, nowadays street vendors sell a bizarre array of plants and vegetables; dentists tout their trade to the brave, whilst acrobats, fire-eaters, snake charmers and dancers entertain the crowds.
	www.rbrww.com /locations/228 (390 words)

	Global Travel Writers - Marrakech (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Foodstall in Djemaa El Fna, the Square of the Dead, Marrakech
		Djemaa El Fna, the Square of the Dead, Marrakech
		At the heart of the Medina, the old quarter of Marrakech, the Djemaa el Fna, the Square of the Dead, reeks of spices and orange blossom, roasting coffee, kif and dung; of lamb kebabs, sheep entrails and pungent sausages.
	www.globaltravelwriters.com /PG207.html (183 words)

	Escapio ☼ Hotels Platz Djemaa el Fna Marrakesch \| Hotel Platz Djemaa el Fn Marokko
		Wer sich in Marrakesch aufhält, wird nicht umhin kommen den weltberühmten Platz Djema el Fna zu besuchen.
		Der Djema el Fna in Marrakesch besticht durch sein buntes Treiben.
		Besuchen Sie den Platz Djema el Fna und erleben Sie selbst die einzigartige Atmosphäre, die der Djema el Fna ausstrahlt.
	de.escapio.com /marokko-hotels-platz-djemaa-el-fna-marrakesch (354 words)

	Morocco Weekend Breaks - IndigoGuide Morocco
		Climbing out of a battered petit taxi into Marrakech's Djemaa el Fna you get a sharp sense of how Alice felt as she fell down the rabbit hole.
		The imperial city's central square is a tangle of humanity; Berber musicians hammer out the soundtrack on goat skin drums accompanied by wailing snake charmers.
		Come sunset, as Djemma El Fna is transformed into the continent's largest open-air eatery, why not escape the mayhem on a horse drawn calèche.
	www.indigoguide.com /wbreak-marrakech/morocco.htm (423 words)

	Travels in Maroc - Marrakech
		After some last minute changes of plans, we were settled into the Grand Hotel Tazi, located a block or two from Djemaa el-Fna, the large public square in the medina.
		The square at night is a sight to see, with crowds milling about, performers calling out to the crowds, and the smoke from cooking fires drifting through the crowd.
		Guys were always putting their arms around guys, and women were often walking hand in hand.
	www.the-welters.com /vacation/morocco/marrakech/index.html (350 words)

	Djamaa El Fna - Square - Marrakesh Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
		In the late afternoon we could sit for hours on the roof of a cafe at the Djemaa el-Fna, waiting for the dusk and the lights at the square.
		Having a drink on a rooftop of a cafe at the Djemaa el-Fna and see the sunset with the silhouette of the Koutoubia Mosque in front.
		When the sun goes down and the temperature becomes a bit more bearable, the square fills up with any kind of food stalls, street vendors, acrobats, snake charmers etc. The Djemaa el Fna in the evening is the place where everything happens.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Africa/Morocco/Wilaya_de_Marrakech/Marrakesh-2111278/General_Tips-Marrakesh-Djamaa_El_Fna_Square-BR-1.html (1333 words)

	Marrakech, Morocco - Firebreather in Djemaa el-Fna - Worldisround photo
		Sightseeing in Marrakech picture - The Djemaa el-Fna is one of the most exotic places I've experienced, as this picture attests.
		This fire-breather was more than happy to perform for a photograph (after a few well-deserved dirhams).
		The Djemaa el-Fna is one of the most exotic places I've experienced, as this picture attests.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/2250/photo2.html (120 words)

	Hôtel Fantasia
		En plein centre de la Médina à 100m da la place Jamâa El Fna l'hôtel vous offre 33 chambres, Mesrya et Douiria, tous avec salles de bain, climatiseurs et TV, l'hôtel vous offre aussi une vue panoramique sur l'Atlas et les principaux monuments historiques de la Médina.
		At the center of the old Medina of Marrakech, from 100 m of the famous place of Djemâa El Fna, Fantasia Hotel offer 33 rooms, Mesrya and Douiria with bathrooms, air conditionner and TV, also 2 terraces with a panoramic view on the high Atlas and many other historic monuments of medina
		Situato nel pieno centro della Médina, a 100 metri della piazza Djemâa El Fna, l'hotel Fantasia vi offre 33 camere e Mesrya e Douriya dotate di bagno, climatizzatori e T.V 2 terrazze cov vista panoramica sulle montagne dell'Atlas e sui principali monumenti storici della medina
	www.riadfantasia.com /index.htm (187 words)

	Djemaa el Fna in Marrakech, Travel to Morocco
		Djemaa el Fna in Marrakech, Travel to Morocco
		Djemaa el Fna is a square and market place in Marrakesh's medina (old city).
		The origin of its name remains unknown : it means Assembly of the dead in arabic, but as the word djemaa also means mosque in Arabic, it could also mean place of the vanished mosque, in reference to a destroyed Almoravide mosque.
	www.magicaljourneys.com /Morocco/morocco-interest-marrakesh-djemaa.html (312 words)

	Epinions.com - A LITTLE ENCOUNTER IN THE DJEMAA EL FNA MARRAKECH MOROCCO
		It is said you can buy just about anything in the Djemaa El Fna in Marrakech.
		Eventually he reached out his hand took the money, counted out what I guess he thought was appropriate and returned the rest to me. Our business concluded I was dismissed and vanished back into the swirling crowds.
		A Close Shave in the Djemaa El Fna Marrakech
	www.epinions.com /content_1838915716 (909 words)

	:\| General Information \|:
		Tour the sights of Marrakech, accompanied by an English-speaking guide, either by coach or horse-drawn carriage to visit The Koutoubia Mosque, El Bahia Palace, The Menara Gardens finishing at Djemâa El Fna Square and the souks.
		This activity takes place at a ranch located 16 miles from Marrakech, and is suitable for both beginners and experienced horse riders.
		Depart from Guéliz up to the Kasbah and then towards Djemâa El Fna Square for a visit of the Medina, stopping to see a traditional riad.
	www.destinationmarrakech.co.uk /infoactivities.html (336 words)

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