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Best Restaurants in Marrakech

Michaela Atiae, Staff Writer

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You pride yourself in having your go-to sushi joint in Tokyo. Of course, you have the perfect French bistro in Paris. And NYC, well, it’s your oyster. You walk into Crane Club, Corner Store and Polo Bar, like it’s NBD. So, when it comes to your adventure in Marrakech, of course you also need to know the expert lay of the land. These are the restaurants to make sure you have on your agenda while you’re in town.

 La Table de La Sultana

When you find yourself gallivanting through Morocco, La Table de La Sultana will make meals a stress-free part of the itinerary. It has all the inner workings of a memorable restaurant— sustainability is their top priority, the food is authentic and served artfully, and the ambiance gets an A+ in our books. Starting with atmosphere, the restaurant is part of the five-star La Sultana hotel, reworked from a centuries-old palace. Dramatic archways and palm trees blanket the restaurant, and Moroccan lamps create a relaxing vibe. The cuisine is Moroccan fine dining with French inspiration, and most ingredients are either derived from the property’s organic garden, or sourced from fresh produce at the local market. You can eat like a king — we’re talking homemade duck foie gras and lamb couscous dishes.

El Fenn Hotel, Restaurant, and Rooftop Bar

Hotel restaurants and bars are heavily underrated, and El Fenn Hotel has both. The hotel has a lively energy with vibrantly colored spaces and funky architectural details that make it all the way to the top—the rooftop. The space is decorated in deep reds, and blends sophistication with a laid-back coziness, which isn’t the easiest feat. The food is seasonal and plant-based from local farms, but they offer plenty of other protein options, like a chicken curry pasta or their Fish and chips “Moroccan style” with harissa tartare. If you can’t tolerate spicy, the sweet views of the Koutoubia Mosque and the Atlas Mountains will counteract the heat on your plate (of course, you can also opt for a milder dish). Or forget food altogether — get a cocktail from the 30-foot marble bar, and lounge on a daybed.

Le Jardin Marrakech restaurant

Yes, you can go from souk to souk in the medina and fill up on street delicacies and spices for your kitchen — and you should. But don’t rule out the restaurants in the maze of market stands. Le Jardin Marrakech restaurant is a place you can escape to for a quiet lunch, among the bustle of vendors. The restaurant has foliage down and green Zellige tiles to match. Here, you can order European or Moroccan cuisine without a shortage of lamb or couscous. Whether you eat on a private terrace, have tea in the garden, or eat inside, you’ll most likely feel like you’ve been transported. And when you’re ready, the souks are waiting for you. 

Dardar Restaurant and Rooftop Bar

Dardar Restaurant and Rooftop Bar is an easy five-minute walk from one of the most famous squares in Marrakesh—Jemaa el-Fna square. You also get panoramic views, including the Koutoubia Mosque and a place within the medina that offers more privacy. The tapas-style Moroccan dishes make this a trendy spot if you’re in the mood for a cornucopia of shareable plates. You can also choose from their Medina menu, with options like Pink Couscous, go for the classics, or order from Dar Sweet, where desserts like the burning man flambe will impress your whole dinner group. If you’ve already had your fair share of dessert theatrics, knowing the executive chef is well-acclaimed (and a Top Chef MBC Finalist) might persuade you to have one more dessert set ablaze.

La Pergola Marrakech

La Pergola Marrakech attaches to the Riad Monceau hotel. It’s another rooftop, and the views are equally stunning as the others. However, if you like learning about cultural history, this one is the first rooftop created in Marrakech. The hotel is also famous for the emergence of jazz music into the Moroccan culinary scene. Every night, there’s a live show. You can drink a signature cocktail, like the Argan Sour, or enjoy one of celebrity chef Abdel Alaoui’s creations, like Abdel’s Famous Hotdog (this isn’t your usual hotdog — it’s made in a traditional Moroccan roll, filled with duck sausage, date ketchup, and a cucumber orange blossom relish). Are you hungry yet?

Nomad

Spread across three floors, Nomad is for the wanderer at heart. Luckily, you don’t have to get too lost to stumble across this spot, because now it’s on your radar. Another spot hidden in the souks of Marakesh, Nomad, is a relaxed, non-stuffy environment with indoor and outdoor seating. That said, it fills up quickly, so it would be wise to reserve your spot in advance. Contemporary Moroccan food is local, seasonal, and lighter than conventional Moroccan cuisine, emphasizing fish and vegetables.

L’Mida Rooftop Marrakech

We know there are a lot of rooftops on this list — but can you blame us when your backdrop is full of mountains, hot air balloons, and twinkling Moroccan lamps? L’Mida Rooftop Marrakech is a joint project between friends Omar and Simo. They created a trendy Moroccan “table” between two floors of a traditional Moroccan home. With the help of Noon Interior Studio, the restaurant has a grounding feel, incorporating greens in its interiors and the garden rooftop. The food celebrates the owner’s Moroccan roots, with international fusion, which culminates into inventive dishes, like Makhani Beef Tagine or Berber Gnocchi with hazelnut butter and candied garlic. 

Sahbi Sahbi

We may be biased as a publication helmed by women, but Sahbi Sahbi gets brownie points for being a fully woman-run kitchen. In fact, this concept is at the heart of their restaurant. In Moroccan culture, women tend to prepare food in the privacy of the kitchen. Well, Sahbi Sahbi is exposing the secrets of traditional Moroccan food, gathering chefs from different regions of the country, and bringing them together in an open kitchen, where you can watch the meals being made from start to finish. You can’t go wrong with authentic food and ambient lighting; this place glows from the inside out.

Plus 61

If you’re more of a minimalist, skip the greenery and the terracotta earthy-toned spots for Plus 61. The interiors have clean white lines with wood accents and leave the vibrancy to the dishes. Owners Cassandra Karinsky and Sebastian de Gzell (also the owner of Nomad) created the Australian joint that mixes popular cuisines found in the Aussie lifestyle. The three flavor profiles are Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian. Plus 61 works with local bio-organic farmers to make many ingredients in-house, from bread and pasta to cheese and yogurts daily. You can try dishes like Squid Ink Tagliatelle with breaded calamari, zucchini chili, or the sesame Prawn Toast.

FAQs

Q: Is El Fenn Hotel, Restaurant, and Rooftop Bar open to the public?

A: Yes, El Fenn Hotel, Restaurant, and Rooftop Bar is open to the public, not just in-house guests. There are no reservations required — it is a first come, first serve policy. Daybeds will be available.

Q: When will Dardar Restaurant and Rooftop Bar be open?

A: Dardar is open every day from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Q: Does Plus 61 offer takeout?

A: The restaurant provides takeout from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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