Djmaa el Fna, the main square of the southern Moroccan city of Marrakech, is known for its party atmosphere and festival of the senses that occurs every night of the year.  The plaza has another side to it, however: during the day, the pace is calm, and locals go about their business as usual. The square is largely unpopulated during daytime hours, but is ringed with produce vendors, such as this orange juice seller.  The Haouz Plain that surrounds Marrakech is one of the best regions for growing oranges in the world, many of which are exported to Europe.  The juice that this or any other vendor at Djmaa el Fna would sell you was squeezed from its parent fruit only moments before, guaranteeing its freshness and superior taste.

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