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$$ | Medina |
An airy 16th-century riad turned café turned library turned art gallery, Dar Cherifa is wonderfully airy spot to take a break from shopping for a pot of mint tea. They also have the occasional cultural evening, including poetry readings, traditional music, and storytelling.
8, Derb Cherfa Lakbir, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner
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$$$$ | Medina |
You can dine on delicious adaptations of traditional dishes---such as tiny melt-in-the-mouth pastilla (sweet pigeon pie) filled with a vegetable puree---at this lovely restaurant with a reputation for nouvelle cuisine marocaine. Andalusian lutes and Gnaoua music accompany dinner, which is a fixed five-course tasting menu at 530 DH; lunch is à la carte, with a limited menu for children. Alcohol is served.
81, rue Dar el Bacha, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Beautiful courtyard seating
- Modern Moroccan gastronomy
- Serves alcohol
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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Vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diners may feel unloved in Marrakesh until they get to Earth Café, where they rule the roost. Generous portions are served all day at this wholesome little eatery that's tucked into a side alley near the main square. As you walk through to the seating areas out back you'll be tempted by the aromas swirling up from the open kitchen. Up the winding narrow stairs are cushioned seating alcoves with orange-painted walls and a balcony hung with tropical plants. A beetroot, ginger, and orange juice cocktail will perk you up, or try a satisfying flaky pastry stuffed with goat cheese, pumpkin, spinach, and apple. The only downside is that there isn't an open roof terrace, and as such it gets hot and rather claustrophobic. No alcohol is served, and it's cash only.
2, Derb Zouak, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- <PRO>the only place for vegetarians and vegans</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards
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If you want to eat with the locals, this is the perfect spot, though be forewarned that the menu is meat-only. Everything is ordered by weight and you'll get side dishes of olives as well as a tomato and onion salad. Expect a crowd around meal times but service and dining are quick.
Rue Beni Marine, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Perfectly charcoal-grilled meats
- A go-to spot for locals
- Unpretentious, quick service
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$ | Guéliz |
This tiny restaurant on a side street of central Guéliz is run by India-native John Jinendrom, who imports spices, like masala, directly from Europe. This means authentic-tasting Indian halal cuisine at local prices, which is a rarity in Marrakesh. The menu offers traditional dishes like butter-chicken curry, but the real house specialty is Masala Dosa, a huge stuffed pancake filled with dhal and your choice of vegetables, meat, or chicken. There are also homemade samosas, naan breads, and Indian ginger milk tea. The setting is very simple with small sidewalk tables perfect for warm weather dining; life-size Bollywood movie-star posters adorn the walls of the often hot and cramped restaurant interior. It's cash only and there's no alcohol.
66, rue Tarik Ibn Ziad, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- <PRO>authentic Indian cuisine</PRO>
- <PRO>good value</PRO>
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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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$$ | Guéliz |
Just beyond the fringes of Guéliz, this tiny Lebanese restaurant is a winner on all counts, serving tasty Lebanese food, with a warm welcome in a quirky, colorful setting. The fresh meze platters include hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush, marinated chicken wings, stuffed Lebanese bread, and shawarma.
115b, Quartier el Ghoul, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Good-value food but pricey drinks
- Cheerful ambience
- Nice garden
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$$ | Guéliz |
The tables at this ever-popular Italian spot are tightly packed around the pool area and reservations are recommended if you want to eat the hallmark homemade ravioli and seafood pasta variations. Tapas and pre-dinner drinks can be enjoyed in the lush terrace bar, with jungle foliage in danger of dipping into your aperitif and background music courtesy of the resident pianist. Alcohol is served.
179, rue Mohammed el Béqal, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Homemade pasta
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Beautiful inner garden
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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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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$$$ | Guéliz |
Le Loft is popular for its chic setting and bistro menu of steaks, giant Caesar salads, pasta dishes, and various vegetarian options. Bentwood chairs, cushioned booths, bare brick walls, suspended industrial lighting, and huge pop-art prints give a funky, modern vibe. It can also get very smoky and noisy. The fixed-price two-course lunch menu is a good value at 130 DH.
18, rue de la Liberté, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Good value two-course lunch menu
- Lively ambience
- Good cheeseburgers
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$$ | 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
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$$ | Medina |
This stylish restaurant is a good bet for a special night out, with traditional Moroccan cuisine and live acoustic North African and Arabian music. The three-tiered restaurant is centered on a rose-filled fountain of the inner patio where the musicians play from early evening. Try the tanjia, a traditional, slow-cooked meat dish specific to Marrakesh. The covered terrace overlooking a busy souk is the perfect spot for lunch (order one of the Moroccan salads) or dinner and a glass of wine while marveling at the shimmying belly dancers.
14, Derb J'did, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Easy to access via taxi
- Marrakshi specialty tanjia, a slow-cooked meat dish
- Lively atmosphere
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$$$$ | Medina |
The tables are strewn with rose petals and lanterns line the walls of this intimate spot, the perfect setting for a romantic, fine-dining feast. The traditional Moroccan fixed menu (700 DH), featuring not one but two tagines (first poultry, then lamb), couscous, starter, and dessert, is wheeled out in serious style. It's stylish and friendly, and the food is very good.
22, Derb Abdellah ben Hessaien, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Generous portions
- Elegant and romantic setting
- Very good Moroccan cuisine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and July and Aug., Reservations essential
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$$ | Guéliz |
Hidden at the edge of the Harti Gardens, this French-owned restaurant is a great value, with an excellent fixed-price menu, as well as an à la carte menu and self-serve buffet. The buffet has lots of vegetarian choices, including tortillas, stuffed vine leaves, and pasta salads, but it does runs out quickly. Carnivores won't go hungry either with à la carte main dishes including steaks, seafood, roasted duck, and Thai wok variations. Entering the gateway to Les Jardins de Guéliz feels like discovering a secret garden—which, in effect, it is. Backing directly on to the El Harti Gardens, the wooden door in the external wall leads to a bright and colorful restaurant with a light, airy conservatory and pretty gardens—perfect for a family lunch. It's both pocket-friendly and child-friendly, with outdoor tables on a shaded terrace and a couple of turtles patrolling the grounds. Alcohol is served.
Av. Oued el Makhazine, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- <PRO>pretty garden setting</PRO>
- <PRO>great value</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and July
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This lovely, small café caters to vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diners as well as meat-eaters, with options that range from Moroccan classics like harira soup and vegetarian couscous to fusion dishes such as a tabbouleh couscous or falafel sandwiches with taktouka, a cooked salad of tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, toasted paprika, and olive oil.
They aim to be inclusive to these dietary needs and have menu options that range from Moroccan classics like meatball tagine in tomato sauce to fusion dishes such as enchiladas wrapped in msemmen, a flaky Moroccan flatbread or chicken and couscous with peanut sauce. Fill your stomach and then book in for a henna tattoo if it's on your Marrakesh wishlist—the henna here is 100% safe and organic.
35 Derb Sqaya, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, 40000, Morocco
Known For
- Easy to find
- Organic henna tattoos
- Lots of vegetarian options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
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$$ | Guéliz |
This trendy spot has cool midcentury design, contemporary art on display, and some of the best salads in town. The menu pitches itself between French brasserie and Americana, with all-day dining including breakfast and after-work specials. At night, the interior gets loud and smoky, but the pergola roof-terrace makes it a suitable early-dinner choice for families with teenagers who want something a little more sophisticated than the fast-food joints down the road. You can always go back later in the evening for relaxed drinks and tapas at the terrace bar. Alcohol is served.
3, rue de la Liberté, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Known For
- Live music and DJs on the weekend
- Sunday brunch offer
- Family-friendly during the day; more happening in the evening