
98 restaurants to explore
Slow-cooked lamb tajine and grilled meat on Route de Fez—roadside institution where truckers and locals eat.
Rooftop with views of Jemaa el-Fnaa — a fusion of Moroccan tagines and wood-fired Italian pizzas, both done from scratch.
Non-profit social restaurant training disadvantaged Moroccan women, daily-changing menu.
Glamorous dinner show venue with live belly dancing, mezze, and Moroccan-Lebanese fusion grilled meats.
Legendary coffee roaster's cafe inside a 19th-century palace — 200+ single-origins poured by hand.
Hidden basement speakeasy mixing innovative cocktails with Mediterranean cuisine, using Moroccan spices in seasonal creations.
Contemporary Moroccan fusion restaurant outside the medina with rooftop seating, creative dishes, and a popular expat community following.
Creamy fava bean puree topped with argan oil and cumin — Morocco's four-dirham worker's breakfast.
Fresh seafood restaurant in Gueliz—fish tagines, grilled fish, paella, consistent quality.
Olive grove restaurant on the Ourika road—grilled beldi chicken, tagines, family-friendly escape from the city.
Three-floor riad in the Medina with rooftop views and 20-year reputation for mixing Moroccan tagines with Italian refinement.
Popular hidden gem near Jemaa el-Fna serving generous portions of tagines, couscous, and falafel at local prices.
Cross-cultural café in the Kasbah famous for its camel burger, live music every night, and cooking classes.
Rooftop café overlooking the spice market with three levels of seating, fresh juices, and light Moroccan meals.
A few minutes from Jemaa el-Fnaa — where Moroccan grandmothers' recipes meet street-food prices on the medina's quietest side.
Sesame and honey flower pastries in the souks—fried, sticky, and Ramadan essential at 2-5 MAD.
Legendary dinner theater in the Palmeraie since 1980—fantasia horse show, traditional tagines, 6,000 diners nightly.
No-frills grilled meat restaurant where Marrakchis say they eat the best lamb and beef—locals-only crowd.
Rooftop terrace overlooking Jemaa el-Fnaa square — traditional tagines and couscous with a local crowd.
Simple neighborhood snack near Jardin Majorelle with fresh Moroccan dishes at genuinely local prices.
Slow-roasted whole lamb at Marrakech's original mechoui stall — been selling by weight since 1965.
Rooftop grilled lamb specialist near Jemaa el-Fnaa — popular with locals and rated 4.6 stars.
Top-rated medina restaurant with fragrant tagines, couscous, and warm service in elegant Moroccan setting.
Rooftop riad restaurant with live oud music and seasonal Moroccan dishes cooked to order.
Rated 4.8 on TripAdvisor — Friday couscous is legendary, and the kitchen also offers cooking classes.
Riad restaurant where traditional tagines meet modern Mediterranean touches, with rooftop views of the Atlas peaks.
Pizza, tacos, and pasta in Gueliz—locals' go-to when craving a break from Moroccan food.
Hidden riad in a narrow alley — rated 4.8 on TripAdvisor for tagines and tanjia at budget prices.
Chef Moha Fedal's 18th-century riad where every dish tells a story of reinvented Moroccan tradition.
Home cooking in a traditional riad — advance booking required to experience a sunset terrace dinner with freshly cooked tagines.
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice palace restaurant with handcrafted cedarwood ceilings and live music every night.
Culinary oasis in the medina heart with panoramic views and fresh Moroccan tagines and couscous.
Rooftop restaurant in the medina with close-up views of the Koutoubia Mosque and new-wave Moroccan cuisine.
Casual rooftop where everything is cash-only, vegan, and costs 60 dirhams or less.
Family-run seafood restaurant near Majorelle Garden serving a fixed fish-based set menu with fresh grilled whole fish and prawn tagines.
Thick, pillowy pancakes and smoked salmon in the Medina Mall—all-day breakfast without the medina crowds.
Thick avocado juice blended with milk and honey—Moroccan café staple at 15-25 MAD.
Chef Omar El Ouahssoussi's intimate five-course tasting menu in a luxury medina riad — closed Wednesdays.
Eclectic gourmet café in upscale Hivernage—Italian, Japanese, Thai, brunch with generous portions.
100+ numbered kebab stalls firing charcoal every evening — Marrakech's most iconic street food circus.
Three-floor Gueliz institution packed with locals at lunch—lamb and rabbit tagines, grilled meats, no tourist menu.
Neighborhood breakfast spot near the Medina serving freshly made msemen and baghrir with honey and amlou at local prices.
Steaming bowls of Moroccan lentil soup served at street carts — especially beloved during Ramadan and cold evenings.
Casual medina café above a henna studio serving affordable Moroccan tagines, couscous, and soups with Amazigh art on display.
Italian classics in a lemon-tree courtyard — tiramisu and risotto that regulars return for weekly.
Double-terrace rooftop where Moroccan tagines and couscous meet extensive vegan menu — 'everything beautiful' in Darija.
Medina rooftop with daily buffet of fresh tagines, couscous, and salads — live Moroccan music nightly at 7pm.
Belgium-Moroccan chef Nargisse Benkabbou's rooftop restaurant reinterpreting home-cooked Moroccan dishes with vegan and vegetarian focus.
Michelin-starred chef Hervé Paulus's bistronomic restaurant ranked second in Africa on TripAdvisor.
Garden vegetarian restaurant where everything changes daily — nothing with meat in over a decade.
Near the spice souk with 5,700+ Google reviews — known for slow-cooked tagines and fragrant couscous.
Two-Michelin-star chef Hélène Darroze runs the Royal Mansour's brasserie with generous French fare and tableside spectacle.
Royal Mansour's flagship where Hélène Darroze reimagines Moroccan dishes in a palace setting with musicians playing live.
Legendary riad founded in 1946 — the first restaurant open to foreigners in the medina, now featuring a world-renowned cooking school.
Jungle-oasis rooftop with nightly live jazz, aperitivo-style Moroccan street food, and signature cocktails.
Woman-led Moroccan gastronomy in a riad—refined tagines and hand-rolled couscous in the medina.
Medina Mall restaurant by two young Moroccan chefs — home-cooked Moroccan tagines and pastillas using ancestral techniques and fresh local produce.
Rooftop terrace on Rue Laksour with 4,100+ reviews — Atlas Mountains and Koutoubia minaret views with live DJ nightly.
Relais & Châteaux luxury riad where Moroccan, French, and Mediterranean cuisines merge poolside under orange trees.
Panoramic bistronomic restaurant with French-Moroccan fusion from a Paris Relais Plaza veteran chef.
CNN's top rooftop restaurant — candlelit terrace above the medina souks with views to the Atlas Mountains.
1960s riad restaurant where lush gardens replace souks — a quiet oasis in the Medina.
Hidden oasis in the souks with 9,300+ reviews — mint tea in a restored riad garden.
Chef Thomas Roger's eclectic Gueliz café—Moroccan tagines alongside burgers, salads, and contemporary tapas.
Rooftop restaurant with unobstructed views of Jemaa el-Fnaa square — the only one that serves alcohol with panoramic medina views.
Traditional riad restaurant blending Moroccan tagines with Mediterranean dishes — rooftop with medina views and friendly service.
Intimate medina riad where the slow-cooked meshoui lamb arrives unbelievably tender and rich with local flavors.
All-day café blending Moroccan msemen with Eggs Benedict, house-made granola, and international brunch.
Crispy fried potato patties stuffed in a roll with harissa and vegetables — Marrakech's most portable snack.
Rooftop specialty coffee and international brunch spot in the Medina with fresh, balanced cuisine and Atlas Mountain views.
Smash burgers with fresh-baked buns in the Medina Mall—a burger joint where locals and travelers escape tagines.
Traditional riad setting where Friday couscous and tajines are made from scratch — rooftop with Atlas views.
New May 2025 rooftop above Jemaa el-Fnaa with unframed views of the square and bold Mediterranean-Moroccan cuisine.
All-day brunch spot with free wifi and specialty coffee — beloved by digital nomads in the Medina.
Paper-thin layered flatbread fried on a hot griddle — the defining taste of Moroccan breakfast.
Lebanese mezze palace with a sought-after rooftop under wicker lamps — octopus grilled to order.
UNESCO-listed palace with Moroccan-Thai fusion, live Gnawa performances, and three-tier prix-fixe menus.
Four-level medina rooftop with modern Moroccan reinterpretations overlooking Atlas Mountains and Rahba Kedima spice square.
Fresh-squeezed Moroccan orange juice from vintage carts — haggle and taste simultaneously.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant 16km from Marrakech, creating surprising and seemingly endless flavors in a palace setting.
The Medina's sweetest institution — corne de gazelle (gazelle horns) so light locals queue outside.
The Medina's Italian anomaly — handmade pasta that rivals the original in Rome.
Fine seafood restaurant in Gueliz—pil pil shrimp, fresh fish, mixed frying, excellent value.
Craft cocktail bar in Gueliz with a retractable roof and international small plates.
Fine-dining contemporary Japanese restaurant in Gueliz with fresh sushi rolls, poke bowls, and Thai fusion dishes.
Home-style Moroccan cooking in a riad with homemade pastries and traditional recipes passed through family.
Rooftop riad restaurant with panoramic Medina views — good value Moroccan and European cuisine.
A step above average medina dining — distinctive sauces and skillful preparation of traditional Moroccan dishes.
Grilled fresh sardines in khobz bread—the medina's best street-food bargain at 5-15 MAD.
Ring-shaped Moroccan doughnuts fried to order and served hot with honey or sugar — breakfast staple.
Rooftop café with medina views—sunset drinks and light bites above the crowds.
Casual medina snack with seafood tagines and grilled fish — an unexpected twist on typical souk food.
Communal pots of escargot in aromatic broth — the evening ritual locals line up for.
Artisanal ice cream using Moroccan ingredients — argan, rose water, saffron, dates made fresh daily.
Family-run specialist in tanjia marrakchia — the slow-cooked clay-pot lamb that defines Marrakech cuisine.
Hidden gem in the medina maze — affordable rabbit tagine and couscous where locals actually eat.
Multi-level rooftop with 360-degree medina views and Atlas Mountains on clear days — restaurant and contemporary art gallery combined.
Luxury riad restaurant in the medina heart with pastilla variations, Moroccan pastries, and refined traditional cuisine.