Historic Site · Marrakesh, Morocco
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa, also Jemaa el-Fna, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa, is a square and market place in the medina quarter (old city) of Marrakesh, Morocco.
Photo: Boris Macek via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Marrakesh, Morocco |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 31.6258° N, 7.9894° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Jemaa el-Fnaa is known for
Jemaa el-Fnaa, also Jemaa el-Fna, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa, is a square and market place in the medina quarter (old city) of Marrakesh, Morocco.
About Jemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa, also Jemaa el-Fna, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa, is a square and market place in the medina quarter (old city) of Marrakesh, Morocco. It remains the main square of Marrakesh, used by locals and tourists.
History
Marrakesh was founded by the Almoravid dynasty in 1070 by Abu Bakr ibn Umar and subsequently developed by his successors. Initially, the city's two main monuments and focal points were the fortress known as Ksar el-Hajjar ("fortress of stone") and the city's first Friday mosque (the site of the future Ben Youssef Mosque). The Ksar el-Hajjar was located directly north of today's Kutubiyya Mosque.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Marrakesh |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Menara Airport (RAK) |
| Distance from the airport | 2.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) · Marrakesh, Morocco · 3.1 miles away
- Ouarzazate International Airport (OZZ) · Ouarzazate, Morocco · 79.5 miles away
- Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) · Oulad Yaich, Morocco · 111.7 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jemaa el-Fnaa?
Jemaa el-Fnaa, also Jemaa el-Fna, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa, is a square and market place in the medina quarter (old city) of Marrakesh, Morocco.
Where is Jemaa el-Fnaa located?
Jemaa el-Fnaa is in Marrakesh, Morocco. Its coordinates are 31.6258° N, 7.9894° W.
How do I get to Jemaa el-Fnaa?
The nearest town is Marrakesh, and the nearest airport is Menara Airport (RAK), about 2.8 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Jemaa el-Fnaa?
Marrakesh was founded by the Almoravid dynasty in 1070 by Abu Bakr ibn Umar and subsequently developed by his successors. Initially, the city's two main monuments and focal points were the fortress known as Ksar el-Hajjar ("fortress of stone") and the city's first Friday mosque (the site of the future Ben Youssef Mosque).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jemaa_el-Fnaa — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q258348 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.