Street food & casual
Juice Stalls in Marrakech: Fresh-Squeezed on Every Corner
Few things say Marrakech like a glass of fresh orange juice squeezed to order at a Jemaa el-Fna cart, but the city's juice culture goes far beyond oranges. Avocado shakes, pomegranate, sugarcane and mixed fruit blends are all sold cheaply on the street, and once you know how the stalls work — and how to drink them safely — they are one of the great cheap pleasures of the red city.
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- 19 July 2026
At a glance
- The Jemaa el-Fna orange-juice carts are an institution — cheap and squeezed to order.
- Go beyond orange: avocado, pomegranate, sugarcane and mixed shakes are excellent.
- Watch it squeezed fresh in front of you and confirm the price first.
- For sensitive stomachs, favour juice with no added water or ice from busy stalls.
The orange carts and beyond
The numbered orange-juice carts lined up across Jemaa el-Fna are a Marrakech emblem, squeezing cheap, fresh juice all day and late into the night. They are fun and photogenic, though the square's carts are where the odd overcharge or watered glass happens, so it pays to be a little sharp. Beyond the square, juice stalls and small shops across the medina and Gueliz offer a much wider range, often fresher and fairer, and are worth seeking out.
Morocco grows superb citrus, and in season the orange juice is sensational — but the avocado shake, thick and barely sweet, and the ruby pomegranate juice pressed to order are arguably the bigger treats. Let the season and the fruit on display guide you.
What to order
The Moroccan juice stall repertoire is broad and cheap, and much of it doubles as a light meal in a glass.
- Fresh orange juice: the classic, best in winter when Moroccan oranges are at their peak.
- Avocado shake: blended with milk and a little sugar into a thick, creamy, filling drink.
- Pomegranate juice: pressed to order in autumn, tart and jewel-red.
- Panaché (mixed fruit): a layered blend of avocado, banana, apple, almond and more — a meal in itself.
- Sugarcane and seasonal fruits: pressed cane juice, plus prickly pear, watermelon and whatever is ripe.
Prices and drinking safely
Fresh juice is one of the best-value things in Marrakech, but prices at the Jemaa el-Fna carts can flex for tourists, so ask the price before you order and check what a glass costs at a couple of stalls to calibrate. Watch your juice squeezed or blended fresh in front of you rather than poured from a pre-made jug. For a delicate stomach, favour pure squeezed juice with no added water or ice, choose busy stalls with high turnover, and be a little wary of cut fruit that has sat out.
Drunk sensibly, the juice stalls are a highlight — hydrating, cheap and delicious. For the very best orange juice and smoothies specifically, see the dedicated guide, and a food tour will steer you to the honest stalls.
Frequently asked questions
Is the orange juice at Jemaa el-Fna good?
It can be excellent — cheap, fresh and squeezed to order, especially in winter when Moroccan oranges peak. The square's numbered carts are an institution, though they are also where the occasional overcharge or watered glass occurs, so ask the price first and watch it squeezed fresh in front of you.
What juices should I try in Marrakech beyond orange?
The avocado shake — blended thick with milk and a little sugar — is a must, along with tart red pomegranate juice pressed to order in autumn, and the panaché, a layered mixed-fruit blend that is a meal in itself. Pressed sugarcane and seasonal fruits like prickly pear and watermelon are also worth trying.
Is fresh juice from Marrakech street stalls safe to drink?
Generally yes if you choose busy stalls with high turnover and watch the juice squeezed or blended fresh in front of you. For a sensitive stomach, favour pure juice with no added water or ice, and be a little wary of pre-cut fruit that has been sitting out in the heat.
How much should fresh juice cost in Marrakech?
It is one of the cheapest treats in the city, though prices at the Jemaa el-Fna carts flex for tourists. Ask the price before ordering and compare a couple of stalls to calibrate. Juice stalls away from the main square, in the medina and Gueliz, are often fresher and fairer priced.