Eating in Marrakech

One of the wonders of Marrakech are the food stalls that pop up each evening in Jemaa al Fna. Every evening at 6:30p.m., the square becomes a flurry of activity as tents are put up to house the 120 or so food stalls. There are boiled snails and sheep brains stands, as well as over 100 stalls serving Moroccan specialties. The food stalls are open from 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No vacation time for these guys!

The kitchens are pretty simple and are hidden behind a sheet. Food is prepped ahead of time and displayed for customers to pick their desired meal. On our October trip to Marrakech, we were approached by waiters at many different stalls, but finally ended up at #75, who promised us "wicked awesome food".

After a meal of Moroccan salad, brochettes, and seafood served with bread (to be used as silverware and to hold down the placemat), we were given complimentary mint tea, a Moroccan specialty.
The guys at food stall #75 were pretty awesome, so we took a picture inside their kitchen with them. We had to stand on milk crates and not lean against the stove or barbecue. It was a pretty tight fit. Lots of laughter ensued after our delicious meal. I highly recommend it!

When my parents and Katie came to visit in November, we went to stall #31, which was recommended by Lonely Planet for its awesome spicy sausages - they were very yummy!