Unfortunately, our first Djemma El-Fna experience wasn't so great. Weary & wet we sploshed our way up to the square in freezing cold rain in clothes that proved we weren't prepared for the change in climate. Immediately we were surroundd by hoards of children brandishing menus and inviting us to sit in Arabic, French, English, German & Spanish. We declined sourly - we'd also just eaten the largest meal in the World - and decided to return to Djemma El-Fna the next day.
Our second visit was better and the early morning sun bathed acrobats, snake charmers, monkeys, water sellers and dentists. Ladies wandered brandishing henna and my hand was decorated when I accidently stood still for five minutes! My favourite was a chipmunk on a leash - we used to keep chipmunks at home.
We returned after a visit to Ville Nouvelle to experience the night-time atmosphere when storytellers and musicians reign and incense clouds the air creating an exotic, spicy feel. This is my favourite time.
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