Can You Drink the Orange Juice in Jemaa el-Fnaa?

Yes — juice squeezed fresh from oranges in front of you is generally safe and tastes wonderful, and the stalls have very high turnover (a good sign). Morocco grows fantastic oranges, so it’s a genuine treat. Choose a busy stall where you can see the oranges being pressed to order.

The small risk for sensitive stomachs is added tap water or ice, or a less-than-clean glass — so ask for it fresh with no water/ice if you’re cautious, or take it in a sealed cup if offered.

Juice is cheap (often just a few dirham a glass), but the square’s vendors are practised at charging tourists more or upselling. Confirm the price before you order, have small change ready, and don’t accept vague “whatever you like” pricing. A fair price is genuinely low.

Some stalls may try to add water to stretch the juice or quote per “large” glass — just be clear about what you want and what it costs.

Grab a glass while soaking up the square’s atmosphere, especially as it comes alive in the evening with food stalls and performers. It pairs perfectly with a wander through Jemaa el-Fnaa.

Beyond oranges, some carts also do pomegranate or grapefruit juice in season. Hand sanitiser before and bottled water for the day round out sensible street-food habits — but the OJ is a must-try.