The fresh lemonade is consistently praised across reviews as refreshing and well-balanced — neither too sweet nor too sour. It's a natural choice given the heat of the medina and the exertion of navigating the souks. Many reviewers prefer this to the tea.
Tips from diners
Order the lemonade if you're unsure about the tea — it's consistently fresh and hits the spot after haggling in the souks.
The café's signature drink is prepared with fresh mint, hot water, and a sugar cube. The leaves are loose and fragrant, though reviews vary widely on preparation consistency. Some visitors praise it as the best they've had in Marrakech; others found it disappointing. The presentation in traditional glassware is consistent throughout.
Tips from diners
Opinions on the mint tea are split — some say it's excellent, others found it just okay. Order it once and form your own view.
The salad is simple and light, a perfect complement to tea. Made with fresh vegetables and a basic olive oil and herb dressing, it's more of a refresher than a meal. Quality can vary depending on the season and daily availability of produce.
Tips from diners
Pair the salad with tea for a light, satisfying afternoon break from sightseeing.
The café serves both sweet and savory crepes. Sweet versions come with jam, chocolate, or banana; savory options include cheese or ham. The crepes are thin and tender, though portion size is modest. They work well as a light snack alongside tea.
Tips from diners
Order a savory crepe and watch the spice market activity from the rooftop while you eat.
Simple sandwich options made on decent bread. Fillings are fresh but straightforward. These serve as a light lunch option rather than a substantial meal, and work best for travelers who need quick sustenance between sights rather than a destination meal.
Tips from diners
Sandwiches here are more of a snack than a meal. For lunch, head to a tagine restaurant instead.
Café des Épices sits directly on Place Rahba Kedima, built over three floors with a rooftop terrace offering unobstructed panoramic views of the medina's terracotta rooftops and the Atlas Mountains. Managed by a French-Moroccan team, the café specializes in simple, fresh fare — teas and coffees infused with cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg, alongside sandwiches, salads, and crepes. With a 4.1-star Tripadvisor rating from 6,600+ reviews, it's become the go-to rest stop for tourists navigating the souks.
There are no reservations — you seat yourself on a first-come basis. The rooftop fills quickly between 11am and 2pm. Come early or late for a quieter experience.
Arrive at 9:15am, right after opening, if you want a table on the rooftop without waiting. The souk crowd hasn't arrived yet.
This is genuinely one of the cheapest places to eat with a view in Marrakech. A tea and salad for under 80 Dh is unbeatable value.
The ground floor can be loud and hectic. If you want quiet, head to the second or third floor — fewer tourists go up that far.
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