Chez Abdou, fruit stall 59 at Jemaa el-Fnaa

A numbered fresh-fruit and juice stall on Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakech's UNESCO-listed central square.

Chez Abdou occupies stall number 59 on Jemaa el-Fnaa, the legendary central square that has been Marrakech's beating heart for nearly a thousand years. Like the cluster of brightly painted fruit stalls that line this corner of the square, it specialises in freshly squeezed orange juice and ready-cut seasonal fruit, served fast and cheap to thirsty visitors and locals alike. The orange juice stalls are a mid-20th-century tradition that has become a symbol of Moroccan freshness and hospitality.

Expect mountains of oranges, grapefruit, pomegranates and other seasonal fruit, plus the famous 4-dirham glass of juice that has barely changed price in decades. The stalls are open through the day and into the evening, with vendors who cheerfully switch between Arabic, French, Spanish and English to flag down passers-by. It is ideal for a quick, hydrating break while exploring the square's storytellers, snake charmers and food carts.

Grab a stool, order a glass, and watch the greatest free show on earth unfold in front of you. A stop at a Jemaa el-Fnaa fruit stall like Chez Abdou is one of those simple, essential Marrakech moments - no booking, no fuss, just sunshine, citrus and the buzz of the medina.