Comedians born in Marrakesh

One of Morocco's great imperial cities, Marrakesh spreads below the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, its red-walled medina a UNESCO World Heritage site. At its heart, the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square has for centuries hosted storytellers, musicians, and street performers in a living tradition of open-air entertainment. That heritage of oral performance connects naturally with comedy, and as Morocco's modern stand-up scene grows, the city's audiences and venues offer a ready home for it.