Reviewers call this the best chicken pastilla in Marrakech. The phyllo shatters when you cut it, the filling is savory from the eggs and chicken, and finishes sweet from the almond-cinnamon dust.
Tips from diners
This is a substantial starter — share one between two people, or order it as a light main.
This is the dish Café Arabe is known for — multiple reviews call it the best tagine in the restaurant. The lamb becomes so tender it shreds, and the prunes add a subtle sweetness that reviewers specifically praise.
Tips from diners
This fills up fast at dinner — if you're not staying at the riad, book well in advance.
Order it and enjoy slowly — pair with the rooftop view and a glass of Moroccan wine.
Café Arabe's signature drink — a riff on Morocco's obsession with mint tea but served cold with spirits. Reviewers note it's made with real Moroccan mint, not extract.
Tips from diners
Order this on the rooftop at sunset — it's one of the city's best drinks moments.
A lighter opener that showcases how restaurant technique elevates simple ingredients — eggplant zaalouk is silky, fresh tomato taktouka is bright and herby.
Tips from diners
Good value for an appetizer — the portions are generous and the flavours are clear.
Similar to the prune tagine but with a different flavor profile — the apricots are more floral than prunes. Both versions are excellent, so diners often ask which their server recommends.
Tips from diners
Try both tagine versions if you visit twice — they're distinct enough to warrant repeat orders.
Café Arabe opened over two decades ago at 184 rue Mouassine and became an instant draw for its rooftop bar overlooking the Medina and Koutoubia Mosque. The restaurant serves both Moroccan and Italian cuisine across three levels — ground floor patio, dining rooms, and an open-air rooftop where sunset drinks are the institution.
Book at least one day ahead for dinner. The rooftop fills fast, and once it's full, they stop seating. Walk-ins get dining room tables if there's space.
For sunset on the rooftop, arrive at 5:30pm — the light is golden, crowds are manageable, and you get the best seating.
Service can be slow during peak hours — allow at least 2 hours for a full meal and drinks on the rooftop.
Request the rooftop when you book. The indoor dining rooms are fine but miss the whole point — you came for the views.
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