Food Stands

"Every night at 4 PM in the evening, locals haul (with the help of mules) huge stands to set up a market of restaurants in the center of the square. Seeing the owners haul their stands from one of the touristy cafes while sipping a tea is a really fun way to spend the afternoon. The food stands are not for the light of heart. People are constantly harassing you in every language they can yell. Over half of the stalls are filled with trash fare that barely justifies its cost. My fiancé thought determining where to eat was the worst part of our whole trip to Morocco. First rule - never go to a restaurant where the food is not cooked in the center of a U shaped table. These other restaurants - with long tables - are tourist fodder. Second rule - follow the locals. They know the stands to go to. Third tip - if you need help following the locals, aim to go on a Friday as this is the day where locals are most likely to eat at the square. The result? An amazing and cheap food experience and a chance to rub elbows with Marrakesh locals - a rare experience. My favorite is a fish stand selling fried prawns, fish, and calamari and serving up a delicious eggplant dip. There are also several places serving up delicious harira soup and dates. If you dare, try the snails (all the stands are basically the same). The broth resembles a beef broth that is highly divisive, but for 10 dirham it's worth the experience. Bottom line, hold your own and spend an evening eating through the square. It's worth it."