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$$ | Guéliz |
Serving some of the best à la carte Moroccan food in the city, the affordable menu here includes tasty tagines, tender brochettes with saffron rice, couscous topped with caramelized onions, succulent tangia, and sweet-savory pigeon pastilla. There's an extensive choice of Moroccan wines, too. The restaurant can be noisy and crowded with slow service if there are large party bookings.
55, bd. Zerktouni, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Delicious and varied Moroccan dishes
- Traditional recipes from Fez
- All-female family-run business
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and 3 wks in June and July, Reservations essential
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$$ | Guéliz |
The Spanish-Moroccan chain, which has restaurants in Casablanca and Rabat, opened this location in 2016. Fresh fish is shipped in from Agadir or Casablanca each morning, and the authentic tapas selection includes classics such as tortillas, shrimp with garlic, patatas bravas, and the more adventurous Galician octopus. The well-chosen wine list includes mostly Moroccan and French wines, but there is a small selection of Marques de Riscal reds, whites, and rosés. There is a main restaurant, but the pleasant outdoor terrace has stools at the bar that are perfect for a quick informal tapas snack, and guests can drink alcohol on the terrace, which is unusual for Marrakesh. The atmosphere is lively and convivial in the evenings, but lunchtime is a more laid-back affair. Not much English is spoken so come prepared with your phrase book.
8, av. Oued el Makhazine, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- <PRO>authentic Spanish tapas</PRO>
- <PRO>good wine list</PRO>
- <PRO>pleasant outdoor terrace</PRO>
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$$$$ | Bab Doukkala |
Come hungry for the five-course traditional Moroccan feast served at this restaurant located deep in the medina. Aperitifs are taken on the rooftop, which has stunning panoramic views of the Koutoubia Mosque, and then you can choose to dine beside the pool on the lanterned terrace, in a vaulted upstairs room, or in the lush, cushion-filled main salon. Dinner, including drinks, costs 700 DH and courteous, discreet waiters in white djellabas and red fezzes scurry about to fulfill your every need. This is an exotic experience in a magical setting and alcohol is served.
79, Sidi Ahmed Soussi, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Plentiful amount of food served
- Magical fairy-tale setting
- Sumptuous Moroccan dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$$ | Guéliz |
This 1920s-style French café is a fabulous backdrop for salads, pastas, steaks, and seafood specials including oysters from Oualidia. It's long-standing favorite in the neighborhood, and a great place for a meal or a drink on the covered veranda. For an indulgent dessert try the gâteau chocolat coulant (chocolate cake).
Bd. el Mansour Eddahbi at Av. Imam Malik, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Eclectic crowd
- Elegant service
- French cuisine
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$$ | Bab Doukkala |
Owner Ali Lamsouber has opened up his ancestral family home in the Bab Doukkala neighborhood to create a welcoming open-air restaurant in an enclosed garden courtyard. The innovative menu takes classic Moroccan dishes and adds an element of surprise, for example a succulent lamb tagine is loaded with wild mushrooms from the Middle Atlas Mountains, or the traditional pastilla (pastry) is filled with dates, apples, and ginger. Vegetarian options—spinach ravioli filled with goat cheese and dried tomatoes or risotto variations—are available and each course is beautifully and artfully presented with nice touches such as an amuse-bouche and small baskets of delicious homemade miniflatbreads. The overall ambience is low-key and casual, with jazz music playing in the background and the contemporary design—modern seating, lanterns, and low leather couches—contrasts nicely with the 1960s-style Moroccan patterned tiling. There's also a wide menu of nonalcoholic cocktails, soft drinks, and juices; alcohol is not served.
186, rue el Gza, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- <PRO>Moroccan nouvelle cuisine</PRO>
- <PRO>friendly and welcoming atmosphere</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$$$ | Palmery |
A meal at this Cantonese restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental is one of the finest dining experiences in Marrakesh. On warmer evenings opt for a table on the terrace for views of the pool garden, which is magically lit by lanterns that silhouette the surrounding palm trees. Alcohol is served.
Rte. de Royal Golf, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Delicious food
- Fabulous cocktails
- Beautiful setting
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The seasonal menu at +61 reflects the laid-back Australian lifestyle, and all the produce is organic and grown within 30 minutes of Marrakesh. Cocktails and wine are served on-site. Reservations on weekends a must.
96, rue Mohammed el Beqal, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Contemporary, relaxed interior
- Seasonal mocktails and cocktails
- Freshly made bread and pastas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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$$ | Guéliz |
This modern terrace café at the edge of the Marrakesh Plaza, in the heart of Guéliz, is a popular lunch spot. The range of salads is imaginative, and even the half portion makes a satisfying meal; main dishes include chicken in mushroom sauce as well as several great pasta options. A kids' menu is available, as well as ice cream, delicious homemade pastries, and cakes.
Pl. du 16 Novembre, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Handmade pastries and cakes
- Lots of seating
- Big outdoor terrace on the Marrakesh Plaza
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$ | Guéliz |
Cheap and cheerful, this restaurant is possibly the best catch in town. This no-frills Moroccan street restaurant in the heart of Guéliz (near La Grande Poste) is packed at night with locals getting their fish fix. Choose from the sidewalk display of fresh seafood as you walk in, or simply ask for a mixed plate—sole, calamari, monkfish, prawns—all served with olives and wedges of lime. There are seafood salads, paella, and an array of grilled fish also to choose from.
There's no alcohol and it's cash only.
75 bis, av. Moulay Rachid, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Quick service even when it's busy
- Popular with locals
- Yummy fried fish platter
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$$ | Hivernage |
The Al Fassia name has become synonymous with fine Moroccan cuisine in Marrakesh, and with tables hard to come by in Guéliz, this branch at the boutique Hotel Al Fassia near the Agdal Gardens lives up to the same high standards set by the older sister restaurant. The atmosphere is elegant though casual, and the restaurant is more spacious and tranquil than its city-center counterpart. On a warm evening a table on the outdoor garden terrace is very romantic. The menu offers the same traditional fare as the Guéliz restaurant, and the kefta of fish with ginger and herbs comes highly recommended. Vegetarians will enjoy the array of delicately flavorsome Moroccan salads as a subtantial starter.
9 bis, rte. de Ourika, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- <PRO>fine Moroccan cuisine</PRO>
- <PRO>outdoor garden restaurant</PRO>
- <PRO>excellent Moroccan wine list</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed 3 wks in June and July, Reservations essential
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$ | Guéliz |
A nonprofit center established the restaurant to help women from difficult backgrounds learn culinary skills and earn an independent living and the result is this friendly, brightly furnished restaurant and garden terrace, which attracts locals and expats for its excellent Moroccan and international dishes. The menu changes weekly but always has a mix of traditional Moroccan and international choices. Friday is couscous day, but make a reservation in advance! No alcohol, but lots of freshly squeezed juices are served.
Rue Allal Ben Ahmed and Rue Ibn Sina, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Great value
- Fresh, homemade items daily
- Reserve ahead for Friday couscous
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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If you're looking for light, healthy meals or snacks Ayaso functions as both a restaurant and a specialty food store catering to vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. The fresh juices and smoothies are worth the stop alone.
6, bd. Zerktouni, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Vegan and gluten-free options
- Healthy breakfast menus
- Filling bowls and salads
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The shaded entryway of this pretty little restaurant gives way to a small dining area lovingly decorated with comfy seating areas and lots of plants. It's a local favorite, especially for brunch.
67, bd. Mansour Eddahbi, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Hot or cold coconut lattes
- Unique approach to Moroccan flavors
- Breakfast
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$$ | Medina |
The airy courtyard in the 1910 building that houses the Dar el Bacha Musée is all palm trees and colorful tiles: it's a perfect oases for a quick bite. There are over 100 types of coffee, from all over the world, and perfect pastries, as well as a selection of main dishes.
Rte. Sidi Abdelaziz, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, 40000, Morocco
Known For
- Wide range of coffees
- Jaw-dropping interior decorations
- Top-class service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential
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$$ | Medina |
This Italian-owned three-story restaurant in the heart of the medina serves both Moroccan and Italian food. The trendy terrace, complete with a trickling fountain and relaxing music, is a good place to stop for drinks, while the ground-floor, shaded patio is better suited to a lunchtime visit.
184, rue el Mouassine, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Gardenlike courtyard for dining
- Cocktails on the terrace
- Homemade pastas
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$ | Medina |
The multilevel terraced seating area at this café on the square means there are several prime viewing opportunities. It's one of the fancier cafés on the square, having been completely rebuilt in 2017. Stop in for a drink or ice-cream treat to cool down from the Moroccan sun. They also serve meals throughout the day.
1–2, pl. Djemâa el Fna, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
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$ | Kasbah |
An outpost of the popular Café Clock in Fez, this so-called cultural café combines a fun vibe with tasty contemporary Moroccan cuisine. Signature dishes include camel burgers, a blue cheese and fig salad, veggie platters, and homemade ice cream. There's also a menu of cultural activities: exhibitions, live traditional gnawa music, local bands, cooking classes, and al halqa (traditional storytelling). No alcohol is served.
224, Derb Chtouka, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Vegetarian food options
- Camel burgers
- Cultural activities and live music
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$ | Medina |
Though it's a bit past its prime, Café de France is a local institution and a great place for people-watching from morning till night. On the ground floor there's a tiny snack restaurant with bright plastic tables, serving sandwiches and quick bites until closing time.
Pl. Djemâa el Fna, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Good spot for after-dinner mint tea with a view
- Top floor views of the square
- Skip the food and just come for a drink and the atmosphere
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$ | Medina |
In keeping with the name, this café in the medina's "spice square" offers spiced teas and coffees along with a range of freshly squeezed fruit juices, smoothies, and light snacks, salads, and sandwiches. Ever popular, it expanded into the neighboring property and teeters over three levels with a great rooftop view over the veiled women selling basketware and woolly hats below.
No alcohol is served.
75, Rahba Lakdima, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Well-priced tasty snacks and juices
- Highly photographable
- Great location
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$$ | Guéliz |
Perennially popular, this homey Italian spot has a good selection of salads, pasta, and pizzas at prices that make them a fabulous value. Alcohol is served, and at reasonable prices for this part of town. Another plus? One side of the restaurant is reserved for nonsmokers.
Rue Tariq Ibn Ziad, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Consistent quality
- Reasonably priced pasta and pizzas
- Often fully booked on weekends
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential