Morocco is known for many things, like its beautiful deserts and sparkling oceans and its music and culture. Whether you go to a fancy restaurant like La Grande Table Marocaine or buy food from a street vendor at Jemma el-Fna, eating out in Marrakech is always an adventure.
Even without the exotic spices that make the food taste good, eating in Marrakech is a beautiful experience. There are expensive rooftop bars where people drink cocktails and look at the Atlas Mountains in the afternoon. After the sun goes down, a long, slow feast starts with various “Moroccan salads” in tiny, hand-painted bowls. Then, hearty meals are served.
The food is a blend of traditional French cuisine and cutting-edge global cuisine. Here are some of the best places to eat in Marrakech, from modern and stylish to old and famous.
1. Terrasse Des Épices
On a private rooftop patio in the centre of the old town, Terrasse des Épices serves up fresh Franco-Moroccan food and an excellent selection of drinks. It has a contemporary decor with dark wood and rattan furniture, a view of the Medina rooftops and the Atlas Mountains, and is less expensive than some of its local rivals. Alfresco eating in Marrakech is nothing new, but at Terrasse des Épices, the food is done to perfection, with dishes like Chicken tagine with lemon comfit and Filet de Saint Pierre among the menu’s many highlights.
2. +61
+61 by Cassandra Karinsky is the most popular restaurant in Gueliz. The chefs prioritize items purchased from the organic market across the street. The outcomes are uncomplicated yet potent. And extremely tasty. Do not overlook the homemade ricotta with roasted red peppers, the spinach and wild herb tart, or the daily fish with celeriac and artichokes.
3. Naranj
A Syrian-Lebanese couple owns and runs Naranj. They serve great Middle Eastern food, starting with their mezze plate. You can pick from various sandwiches, such as the musakhan (spiced chicken). Or, get the fatet batinjan, fried pita chips topped with eggplant, ground beef, tomato sauce, and yoghurt. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, but you should make dinner reservations.
4. The Pavilion At La Mamounia
This magnificent poolside Pavilion restaurant at La Mamounia serves Sunday brunch and a lunch buffet. You can eat all you want and rub elbows with the city’s greats, making it ideal for a luxury travel blogger. Make an effort to dress smartly casually. La Mamounia is also one of Marrakech’s most lavish hotels. This place, which looks like a palace, is the height of luxury. Find out about the hotel’s rooms and suites and the fine art of living in Morocco. This palace hotel has five stars near Jemma el-Fna Square in Marrakesh.
5. Le Trou Au Mur
Le Trou au Mur, one of the city’s newest restaurants, has already established itself as one of the city’s best. Customers can choose from various international and Moroccan cuisines on the restaurant’s menu. This is an excellent opportunity to order some mechoui (roast sheep) with one of the signatures, handmade sauces, such as traditional preserved lemon or barbecue sauce, for a unique touch.
6. Al Fassia: Refined Traditional Cuisine
This restaurant’s narrative is unique because it is exclusively run by women (the Chaab sisters). Plush pillows and warm-toned paint colors enhance cozy interiors. However, the best reason to come here is to eat the delicious authentic Moroccan cuisine. Fez-style cuisine is the focus here, as implied by the restaurant’s name.
The tagine and couscous dishes on the menu appear simple, but what you get is anything but. Pigeon Bastille (layered pie) is a popular choice because of its crispy pastry and juicy meat. To learn how to make traditional Moroccan food, try any dish made with tagine. There must be at least 24 hours’ notice before ordering lamb shoulder.
7. Dar Moha
Dar Moha is one of the top restaurants for sampling ‘new Moroccan cuisine.’ The essential flavors of Moroccan cuisine are interwoven with creative techniques and cooking approaches in this revival of ancient gastronomy. Mohamed Fadel runs the restaurant, transforming the lovely riad into an exquisite eating room where customers are seated around the pool in the patio area. Pastille lobster coriander juice, cockerel with olives and preserved lemon, or chakhchoukha (wafer crumbs) with apple sauce are all absorbing variations on Moroccan home flavors as soothing as they are amazing.
8. Café De La Poste
Refurbished post office Café de la Poste serves French cuisine in an old-fashioned but relaxed atmosphere. After visiting the magnificent Majorelle Garden or one of the many art galleries in the Gueliz quarter, stop for lunch at one of Morocco’s best restaurants.
One of the best places to enjoy a cold Casablanca beer with friends is the café’s colonial-style terrace. There is a mix of classic French fare and cutting-edge foreign fare on the menu.
A nice glass of wine and some of Dakhla’s fresh oysters are always a winning combination, and the restaurant also serves up classics like duck comfit and steak tartare.
9. Bô Zin
Bô-Zin offers a fashionable perspective on contemporary Moroccan cuisine, eschewing many Medina traditions. Instead, the restaurant fosters a friendly atmosphere throughout its expansive dining area. The garden, bar, and pergola are frequently filled with diners who morph into dancers as the evening passes. In addition, singers, bands, and DJs regularly play in the venue. The music is so integral to the experience that a CD of Bô-Zin melody is sold so that customers can replicate the ambience at home.
10. La Famille
At La Famille, tucked away in a tranquil courtyard in the heart of Medina, you’ll find light, healthy vegetarian meals. The daily pasta and salad selections, as well as pizza and dips, are on the menu. Still, the dishes are continually updated to reflect the availability of fresh ingredients (and the kitchen’s whims). Please remember to spare room for the amazing chocolate cake or the fresh fruit tarts that rotate. Even though La Famille is only open for lunch, reservations are almost always required for this trendy restaurant.
11. Le Petit Cornichon
Le Petit Cornichon offers a prix fixe three-course menu at lunch that highlights seasonal plates. For dinner, guests can choose from an à la carte menu that features French classics such as steak with béarnaise sauce, fillet of bream in beurre blanc with courgettes, and rack of lamb with green beans.
12. Nomad
Nomad’s tall rooftop is probably the most popular place to eat in the Medina. If you want to be sure to have a seat at sunset, make a reservation ahead of time. The building used a carpet shop, so the decor is fun and stylish, with colorful woolen cushions and carpets. The menu has a Mediterranean-Moroccan feel, with dishes like cumin-dusted calamari from Agadir, organic chicken marinated in sweet harissa, and crunchy cauliflower and fennel salad as some of the best words.
13. Arancino
Arancino, a restaurant in the Four Seasons Resort, serves both Italian and international cuisine. It’s the perfect setting for a romantic supper, a birthday party, or any other special event because it has a cozy, homey atmosphere with a fireplace and dimmable lighting.
The Risotto Aquarelle with Squid Ink and the Moroccan Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect pairing if you’re a seafood fan.
14. Bacha Coffee House
This establishment, which is more of a coffee shop than a restaurant with tables, offers more than 200 different kinds of coffee and is an absolute necessity for everyone who enjoys drinking coffee. It is famous for producing Arabian coffee, also called Arabica coffee. They operate coffee shops in both Singapore and Marrakech, and they get their beans from a total of 33 different nations.
15. I Limoni
This riad-turned-restaurant is an oasis away from the chaos of the Medina, with a combination of Italian and Moroccan cuisine. The lemon trees in the centre of the courtyard nod to the restaurant’s name and are a clue for diners to follow the citrus on the menu to delicacies like lemon and mint ravioli. If you wish to stick to the Moroccan portion of the menu, go for chicken tagine with oranges and apricots.
16. La Trattoria
La Trattoria is one of the oldest international restaurants in Marrakech. It is in one of the few Art Deco villas still standing in the city. The restaurant has a bar, a full dining room, and a courtyard with tables around a large, beautiful pool. The restaurant is decorated in vintage Western and traditional Moroccan styles. Guests like conventional Italian dishes like seafood spaghetti and fish, but don’t forget tiramisu for dessert no matter what you order.
17. Riad Kniza
A real Moroccan restaurant, Riad Kniza, is widely considered to be the best in town. Riad Kniza’s exclusive menu programme includes a gourmet variety of Moroccan salads; an assortment of delicious Moroccan tajines and sweets; and local coffee or the well-known Moroccan mint tea. Cooking workshops with the chief chef at Riad Kniza are offered to guests, who can learn how to prepare Moroccan cuisine from master chefs.
18. African Chic
The lounge at African Chic serves a variety of international signature cocktails, and the Zebra Restaurant is the perfect place to try the best food from around the world, from Asian dishes like poulet Thai or beef a la japonica to Brazilian desserts like crème caramel falcon. Even the Coeur de fillet de beef, which is a French dish, is tasty. The bright African decor at African Chic makes it a very welcoming place where people can eat delicious food and watch live Latin music performances.
19. La Cour Des Lions
It’s a great place to relax with a drink and a view of the pool, the gardens, and the city’s lights from the top level of the Palace in Es Saadi. Restaurant La Cour des Lions at the Es Saadi Marrakesh Resort delivers some of the best Moroccan cuisines you’ll ever enjoy.
Many delights, including pastilla, couscous with shrimp, lamb tagine, and more. An almond milk pastilla and almond milk turnip petals are just some of the beautiful dishes on the menu at this restaurant.
20. Casa Garcia
Casa Garcia is a busy, exciting restaurant in Asilah with excellent service, delicious seafood, and traditional Spanish dishes. It’s a great place to spend the night.
The restaurant is big and loud, but the patio is an excellent place to enjoy a bottle of wine on a warm evening. During the busy season, artists and intelligent people like to hang out at the restaurant for hours and watch other people.
You can get the day’s catch and Spanish seafood favorites like grilled sardines, seafood paella, and deep-fried calamari. Fresh bread, olives, cheese, and tomato salsa are also available to go with your meal, and flan is the best choice for dessert.
