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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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$$ | Bab Doukkala |
Owner Ali Lamsouber has opened up his ancestral family home in the Bab Doukkala neighborhood to create a welcoming open-air restaurant in an enclosed garden courtyard. The innovative menu takes classic Moroccan dishes and adds an element of surprise, for example a succulent lamb tagine is loaded with wild mushrooms from the Middle Atlas Mountains, or the traditional pastilla (pastry) is filled with dates, apples, and ginger. Vegetarian options—spinach ravioli filled with goat cheese and dried tomatoes or risotto variations—are available and each course is beautifully and artfully presented with nice touches such as an amuse-bouche and small baskets of delicious homemade miniflatbreads. The overall ambience is low-key and casual, with jazz music playing in the background and the contemporary design—modern seating, lanterns, and low leather couches—contrasts nicely with the 1960s-style Moroccan patterned tiling. There's also a wide menu of nonalcoholic cocktails, soft drinks, and juices; alcohol is not served.
186, rue el Gza, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- <PRO>Moroccan nouvelle cuisine</PRO>
- <PRO>friendly and welcoming atmosphere</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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The seasonal menu at +61 reflects the laid-back Australian lifestyle, and all the produce is organic and grown within 30 minutes of Marrakesh. Cocktails and wine are served on-site. Reservations on weekends a must.
96, rue Mohammed el Beqal, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Contemporary, relaxed interior
- Seasonal mocktails and cocktails
- Freshly made bread and pastas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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$$ | 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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$$ | Hivernage |
The Al Fassia name has become synonymous with fine Moroccan cuisine in Marrakesh, and with tables hard to come by in Guéliz, this branch at the boutique Hotel Al Fassia near the Agdal Gardens lives up to the same high standards set by the older sister restaurant. The atmosphere is elegant though casual, and the restaurant is more spacious and tranquil than its city-center counterpart. On a warm evening a table on the outdoor garden terrace is very romantic. The menu offers the same traditional fare as the Guéliz restaurant, and the kefta of fish with ginger and herbs comes highly recommended. Vegetarians will enjoy the array of delicately flavorsome Moroccan salads as a subtantial starter.
9 bis, rte. de Ourika, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- <PRO>fine Moroccan cuisine</PRO>
- <PRO>outdoor garden restaurant</PRO>
- <PRO>excellent Moroccan wine list</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed 3 wks in June and July, Reservations essential
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The shaded entryway of this pretty little restaurant gives way to a small dining area lovingly decorated with comfy seating areas and lots of plants. It's a local favorite, especially for brunch.
67, bd. Mansour Eddahbi, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Hot or cold coconut lattes
- Unique approach to Moroccan flavors
- Breakfast
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$$ | 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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$$ | Medina |
This Italian-owned three-story restaurant in the heart of the medina serves both Moroccan and Italian food. The trendy terrace, complete with a trickling fountain and relaxing music, is a good place to stop for drinks, while the ground-floor, shaded patio is better suited to a lunchtime visit.
184, rue el Mouassine, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Gardenlike courtyard for dining
- Cocktails on the terrace
- Homemade pastas
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$$ | 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
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$$ | Medina |
An airy 16th-century riad turned café turned library turned art gallery, Dar Cherifa is wonderfully airy spot to take a break from shopping for a pot of mint tea. They also have the occasional cultural evening, including poetry readings, traditional music, and storytelling.
8, Derb Cherfa Lakbir, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner
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$$ | Kasbah |
Perfectly positioned just opposite the entrance to the Saadian tombs, this Spanish-owned café is a welcome retreat for those who find themselves "kasbahed-out" at the end of a trek through the monuments of Marrakesh. The menu features Moroccan standards, as well as pizza, salads, and a cool gazpacho. An ornate Andalusian archway modeled on the mosque at Cordoba opens into a three-level restaurant finished with beige tadlak (a traditional, shiny, smooth effect) walls, wrought-iron balustrades, and bejmat tiling. The prices are steep (pizzas 90 DH, tagines 130 DH), but the food is fresh and well presented, and the shaded terrace has a great view across to the Moulay el Yazid mosque in this up-and-coming area.
Rue de la Kasbah, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
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$$ | Guéliz |
Bistro meets resto in this popular, affordable French eatery at the edge of Guéliz where service is warm and welcoming. The three-course set lunch menus are an exceptional value at 120 DH. In true Parisian style, the menu favors carnivores: foie gras, beefsteaks, braised lamb chops, and confit of duck, for example; homey country dishes such as salade Niçoise or Provençal fish soup, as well as tempting grilled swordfish, red mullet, and tuna might please the rest. There's a good wine list that includes French and Moroccan wines at reasonable prices. Choose the upstairs mezzanine dining area for a more intimate atmosphere; the downstairs bistro-style restaurant gets crowded.
14, rue Moulay Ali, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- <PRO>good value</PRO>
- <PRO>bistro-style menu</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat. lunch and Sun. dinner
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Just off the Rehba Kdima ("Spice Souk"), L'Mida is a pleasant spot serving a fresh, modern take on Moroccan flavors. There are plenty of meaty options, but vegetables get the royal treatment in dishes like a seven-vegetable vegan couscous and Amazigh gnocchi with chestnut butter and garlic confit.
78 bis, Derb Nkhal, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, 40000, Morocco
Known For
- Amazing rooftop views
- Unique desserts
- Modern Moroccan flavors
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$$ | Guéliz |
Parisian Michael Gabbay has been in the bistro business since he was 17 years old. He's brought this expertise and hands-on approach to Marrakesh creating a distinctly urban-styled, modern restaurant that attracts crowds of young Marrakshis as well as tourists and expats. The menu is a carnivore's dream with rib steaks, T-bones, fillets, and Halal "'bacon"' burgers taking pride of place, but there are vegetarian options as well. Check the "'blackboard specials'" as they change daily according to season and the whim of the chef. The hip retro-style 1950s industrial decor together with the deliciously meaty menu and live music on Friday and Saturday evenings means the place is packed, so it's best to book a table; lunchtime is best for families. Alcohol is served.
Rue Ibn Hanbal, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- <PRO>T-bone steaks and halal "bacon" burgers</PRO>
- <PRO>live music Friday and Saturday evenings</PRO>
- <PRO>lively atmosphere</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch weekends
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$$ | Guéliz |
Just beyond the fringes of Guéliz, this tiny Lebanese restaurant is a winner on all counts, serving tasty Lebanese food, with a warm welcome in a quirky, colorful setting. The fresh meze platters include hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush, marinated chicken wings, stuffed Lebanese bread, and shawarma.
115b, Quartier el Ghoul, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Good-value food but pricey drinks
- Cheerful ambience
- Nice garden
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$ | Medina |
In a tiny garden, off one of the medina's main shopping streets, the French owner serves a constantly changing menu derived from fresh local ingredients; think enormous main-course salads or pizzettas topped with anything from carrots and apples to raspberries, mint, and beetroot. Homemade cakes, fresh-brewed coffee, and freshly squeezed juices are served through the afternoon.
Come early as the main dish of the day usually sells out.
42, Riad Zitoun Jdid, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Charming garden space
- Creative food
- No alcohol
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner
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$$ | Medina |
This French-run restaurant hidden at the souk's northern tip is regularly booked with upscale tourists and expats, and the candlelit roof terrace is a popular spot for balmy summer nights or predinner cocktails. The menu features traditional Moroccan fare as well as lighter international dishes such as sea-bass fillet served in a clam sauce, or vegetarian risotto. Originally an inn for passing merchants and their mounts, this three-story restored foundouk has a lot of original architectural features: solid old wooden beams, carved cedar ceilings, and wrought-iron balustrades around a central patio that opens to the sky, and it's decorated with statues and masks gathered from across West Africa. The ground-floor bar is open to nondiners.
As you approach on foot or from your taxi drop-off, avoid the insistent locals who will offer to "guide"' you to the restaurant; instead, look for the uniformed restaurant staff bearing lanterns, who will walk you to the restaurant (tip them 20 DH).
55, Souk Hal Fassi, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Filled with character in a historic setting
- Intriguing international cuisine
- Serves alcohol
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$ | Medina |
Building on the success of his Café des Épices, Moroccan entrepreneur Kamal Laftimi opened this laid-back spot in the heart of the souks. The menu features classic Moroccan dishes, but there are plenty of options for vegetarians and pescaterians, as well as delicious desserts. Head to the terrace for comfortable seating. No alcohol is served.
32, Souk el Jeld, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Fun mocktails
- Cool, tranquil setting
- Excellent desserts
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$$ | Medina |
With zellij walls, painted cedar ceilings, and white tile floors, this old palace serves up reliable Moroccan cuisine to mostly a non-Moroccan clientele. You can choose from the à la carte menu or one of the set menus, which begin at 280 DH. However, it's the views over Djemâa el Fna's nightly 'circus' that are the main draw; reserve in advance for a table on the top floor with a panoramic view of the square. Indoors there's a floor show with belly dancers thrown in (nightly around 9 pm). Service can be surly, and prices are rather high, but alcohol is served.
52, rue des Banques, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- <PRO>belly dancers</PRO>
- <PRO>dining with a view of Djemâa el Fna</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted