This is the signature tagine at La Terrasse. Reviewers consistently mention the brightness of the preserved lemon, the brininess of the green olives, and how tender the chicken becomes. The sauce clings to the meat, and the whole dish tastes brighter than heavier beef versions.
Tips from diners
Order this at sunset so you can watch the square light up while eating — the timing makes the experience.
Share this with bread and perhaps one other dish — it's generous and meant for two.
A refreshing take on Morocco's famous Seville oranges. La Terrasse makes a smooth, intensely flavored orange frozen parfait served with candied peel for texture and bitterness. It's light, acidic, and a welcome palate cleanser after rich tagines.
Tips from diners
Order this in summer when it's 35°C+ outside — the ice and bright orange flavor is restorative.
This is the modern, sweet take on Morocco's most iconic savory dish. Thin warqa pastry encases dark chocolate and toasted almonds, studded with chewy dried apricots. It arrives warm and is meant to be broken open, releasing the soft chocolate filling. It's dessert and tradition in one.
Tips from diners
Order this as a late-night sweet — the warm chocolate and crispy pastry is the perfect finish after drinks on the rooftop.
This version uses beef cuts that braise into tenderness over hours. The sauce is richer than chicken versions, with the sweetness of cinnamon balancing savory beef and acidic tomatoes. It's a heavier, more satisfying dish than poultry.
Tips from diners
A filling dish — order alongside couscous and salad to stretch the meal and enjoy variety.
Tanjia is the iconic Marrakech dish — lamb that traditionally cooks all night in the embers of a hammam (bathhouse). La Terrasse serves an authentic version where the meat becomes so tender it shreds with pressure from bread. The sauce is minimal but concentrated, deeply savory from hours of gentle cooking.
Tips from diners
Reserve a table if ordering tanjia — they need to know demand ahead so it's ready when you arrive. At busy times, it can be undercooked if ordered on the spot.
La Terrasse des Épices opened in 2007 and quickly became one of the city's most-visited addresses. The soaring open-air rooftop commands views of the snow-capped Atlas in winter, the Koutoubia mosque, and the sprawling medina. Tables have heating misters for comfort, and nightly DJ sets and cocktails attract both tourists and locals. It's the rooftop where you actually see the city.
Book well ahead, especially for dinner. This is the busiest rooftop in the medina, and walk-ins often wait 1-2 hours.
Request a table on the front edge of the rooftop when booking — corner tables face inward and you miss the Atlas and Koutoubia views entirely.
Prices are above the medina average — a main is 120-145 MAD vs 80-100 elsewhere. The views and atmosphere justify the premium, but don't expect bargain dining.
The DJ starts at 9pm nightly. If you want a quieter meal, dine early; if you want atmosphere and music, come after the sun sets.
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