Marrakech.

Jemaa el-Fna is Marrakech’s great public square, where food stalls and performers give the medina a changing rhythm. Walk through by day, then return after dark to see its busiest face.

The square is more than a landmark to photograph: it is a living stage for storytelling, music, food and everyday trade. Its position at the edge of the souks makes it a natural start or finish for a medina walk. A second visit in the evening reveals a different pattern of activity and helps explain why UNESCO recognizes its cultural traditions.

• Performers and food sellers share the open square.
• Souk lanes branch off the square’s northern side.

Return at a different time of day to compare the square’s atmosphere.