Can you eat street food in Jemaa el-Fnaa safely?

Yes, you can eat street food in Jemaa el-Fnaa safely if you choose busy stalls with a high turnover, where food is cooked fresh in front of you and locals are eating. High turnover means ingredients don’t sit around, and freshly grilled or fried food served hot is the safest bet.

Favour things cooked to order — grilled meats and vegetables, fried fish, harira soup, msemen — over anything that’s been sitting lukewarm. Skip raw salads washed in tap water and be cautious with the sheep’s-head and offal stalls if your stomach is sensitive.

The square’s food stalls are a genuine Marrakech experience and most visitors are fine, though ignore the touts who grab you and pick the stall yourself. Ease your stomach in over a day or two, carry hand sanitiser, and drink bottled water.