The best restaurants Marrakech

For once, you must first enter a boutique and then take the elevator to reach this restaurant, which occupies the rooftop of the Meydene. Set up under the open sky, it's time to discover authentic Moroccan cuisine, where melt-in-the-mouth tanjias rub shoulders with bissara, tuna O Lhrour and crispy pastillas. Before doing so, don't forget to take a stroll around the terrace to discover its different areas designed as if in a Moroccan village. Farm-fresh vegetables, barley couscous, steaming breads... it's almost like being there.

A favorite address in Guéliz since its opening, Eat Me's cuisine ventures into faraway lands with Thai influences where everything exudes zenitude. Sasitorn Kiewsri is in charge of the stoves at this contemporary cantine, delighting our palates with Asian dishes, most of them revisited, tasty and colorful, and always prepared with unfailing passion. A personalized welcome and efficient service that make us want to come back often for a little tour of Asia when we're in Marrakech.

The rococo inspiration of the decoration of the Palmeraie Resorts' Moroccan restaurant blends with the fine local cuisine, sometimes revisited, for a chic and gourmet culinary experience. A la carte, you can choose between unusual dishes such as quinoa couscous with seven vegetables, or more traditional dishes such as chicken tagine with lemon or sardines. And inevitably, at the end of the meal, the most greedy will wonder if there might not be some mhancha with amlou ice cream left... A nice address.

Finally, would you like to have a touch of Italy during your Moroccan stay? At Pasta Cosy, it's possible. The menu has been drawn from all the great Italian classics: antipasti, carpaccio, pizza, risotto, al dente pasta and ravioli, not to mention the desserts, including the traditional panna cotta and a mouth-watering strawberry-pistachio tiramisu. No bad surprises in the unlikely revisits. The icing on the cake is the unobstructed view of the greens of the Palmeraie Rotana Resort, with perhaps the added bonus of a beautiful sunset... la dolce vita, what!

This is a "speak easy" concept dedicated to mixology, the art of creating tailor-made cocktails. In a clandestine cellar atmosphere, the bartender mixes a host of ingredients before your very eyes to create a unique beverage. On the food side, a quality Mediterranean-inspired terroir where you'll find duck leg confit or clam risotto mhamssa. Sensitive ears beware, confined space means deafening music evenings.

Korean star chef Akira Back has finally set foot on the African continent, at M. Avenue, a new lifestyle destination. Asian gastronomy takes center stage here, in its refined avant-garde version. The menu features tempura baskets, top-flight sushi, Jeju Domi or Tobanyaki Fillet... The chef's perfect handling of aromas and umami produces striking results. Add to this a sophisticated decor and ambience, and you'll be quick to pull out your chopsticks for an innovative culinary experience.

Where there's an exceptional hotel, there's an exceptional restaurant. Such is the case at Ling Ling, the city's most refined Chinese restaurant, located within the Mandarin, where Asian flavors from the ends of the earth await you. Designed to be shared, the menu offers a multitude of small, delicate Cantonese-inspired dishes arriving non-stop: platters of dim sum, black Angus or scallop siu mai, to be enjoyed by opting for one of the three signature menus or à la carte. You'll be delighted by these skilfully crafted flavours.

Fancy a romantic dinner under the stars? Angsana Si Said welcomes you in a magnificent ^19th century bourgeois residence. A few steps away from the Bahia Palace, you will have the opportunity to have lunch or dinner in the patio or on the roof terrace in a most intimate setting. Moroccan inspired with Mediterranean influences, the cuisine is an invitation to travel to satisfy all palates ... all accompanied by a good glass of Moroccan red wine.

A vast residence, built in the ^15th century by a Jewish refugee in Marrakech after being expelled from Spain, is the setting for the famous Stylia. Central fountain where roses float, wall fountain in zelliges, doors in carved cedar wood, big room, small lounges, a lot of character, and calmness everywhere. The succession of dishes is grandiose: small salads or pastilla, tagines or couscous of all kinds, dessert, tea or coffee, Moroccan pastries... All succulent and refined. Impeccable reception and service.

It is probably the ideal place for lovers, the atmosphere is hushed and warm. Frequented by many personalities, Tobsil (which means plate in Moroccan Arabic) offers you to taste a traditional cuisine made of market products. Here, there is no menu but a unique menu that changes regularly (pastilla, lamb tagine, chicken or cockerel), including a starter, two courses, a dessert and Moroccan wine. The decor and the candlelight dinner will undoubtedly delight lovers in search of romantic Marrakech.

The Villa des Orangers is an exceptional Relais & Châteaux establishment, with a Mediterranean-style menu featuring sun-drenched dishes, each more evocative than the last. From langoustine to ombrine tartar, fish and shellfish lovers shouldn't be able to resist the siren song for long. And what about the creative desserts - how about a Paris-Marrakech? In this case, a cocoa puff with amlou praline. In the shade of orange trees, or in winter in front of the fireplace, the stylish setting completes the experience.

Don't be fooled by the small, discreet entrance door... Once upstairs, you're treated to a breathtaking view of the Koutoubia. But the experience also takes place on the plate, with a sensory voyage guaranteed, taking us all over the world between tortillas, nems and tapas-style pastillas. The return journey is planned on Moroccan soil, with superb couscous as the main course. We'll be there in a flash!

Le Jardin d'Hiver is one of the Palais Ronsard restaurants and is located in Ennakhil, in the heart of Marrakech's palm grove. Chef Alexandre Thomas offers a menu that changes with the seasons, and prepares revisited Mediterranean specialties. During your meal, don't forget to choose from his selection of Moroccan and European wines.

L'univers Moro is a small hotel with swimming pool in the heart of Majorelle, a concept-store, but also a restaurant offering dishes that seduce the taste buds with sun-drenched classics. On the 100% homemade menu: a choice of starters to share (zaalouk, taktouka, loubilya, caramelized pumpkin, etc.), several original pastillas, not forgetting the signature dish, marinated chicken on a bed of shredded cauliflower like couscous. All in all, the perfect equation to take us on a journey with the flick of a fork.

All beautiful, all... fresh! A freshness that we feel at once, as soon as the door of this small corner of Italy in Morocco is crossed. We find ourselves in front of no less than 20 flavors of home-made ice creams: difficult then to make a choice! Especially since everything here is handmade. We go there for its tiramisu pie, the avocado ice cream or the divine stracciatella, but also for lunch. Fresh pasta and a wide choice of pizzas prepared according to the rules of the art by the chef who studied in Italy, will propel you to the land of the boot.

When one thinks of the Kabana, the first thing that springs to mind is the breathtaking view of the Koutoubia. To earn this privilege, you'll need to make a spirited ascent upstairs, but the reward is well worth the effort. Incredible cocktails are on the menu, accompanied by octopus or tapas of all kinds to complement your beverages. Scottish decorator John Quinn is responsible for staging the light-filled, ultra-cosy ambience, with its ceramic tiles, floral motifs and designer lighting. Festive evenings at weekends.

Eating both grilled and healthy dishes in a young, relaxed atmosphere? It's possible at Le Petit Chantier, which opened in 2018 at the end of the famous El Baqqal street with its many snack bars. On the menu: char-grilled meats, pastas and a salad bar, which you can compose yourself with your choice of 6 ingredients in addition to the base, plus topping, all served copiously in large wooden bowls. The decor is, as the name suggests, based on a "construction site" spirit, but rest assured, the work is finished!

Breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains, the tranquility of one of the largest golf courses in Marrakech and affordable fine cuisine: this is the promise of the establishment. One comes here to have lunch on the large terrace surrounded by large water basins where beautiful contemporary sculptures are spread out. You can enjoy a few well prepared international dishes such as a fillet of beef with porcini mushrooms, a nice octopus salad or a club sandwich. The address is also well known to Marrakchis for their gargantuan Sunday brunch.

+61 is the country code for Australia, in homage to the owner's country of origin. Here, we're at the opposite end of the spectrum from a cabinet of curiosities or an exuberant decor: the approach is contemporary, the walls uncluttered, the colors neutral, and there are no accessories on the table. On the other hand, the dishes and cocktails with their thousand colors and intense flavors will compensate for the apparent coldness of the premises. In fact, Cassie has recruited an Australian chef to compose a culinary offering that is in tune with the times, original and highly creative, with vegan dishes but not only...

At the helm of Toro Toro is Mexican star chef Richard Sandoval, who put down his knives in Marrakech after his triumph in Dubai. His cuisine is a fusion of Latin specialties (churrasco or ceviche) and steakhouse. More than just a meal, the sensory experience goes beyond, offering an open kitchen, dance performances and an intimate, exotic decor punctuated by exuberant plants. Guacamole, tacos and other tiraditos are on the menu in a more contemporary version, not forgetting the Bomba for dessert, a veritable explosion of flavours.

This colorful, super-friendly mini restaurant is run by a Lebanese woman married to a Moroccan man. Behind the stoves, the petulant Mona concocts generous family dishes, which she inherited from her grandmother. Enjoy a succulent vegetarian lunch, or try your hand at a mezze with a dozen assortments in the purest Bekaa tradition: hummus, falafel, rissoles, kebbé, jawaneh and salade fatouche... no fewer than 40 dishes. Everything is good, spicy and fragrant, in short, an address that makes you travel.

Les Jardins de Bala occupies a^13th-century palace-turned-luxury hotel in the heart of Marrakech's historic district. Step through the door and you enter a world of voluptuous refinement. Step out onto the terrace for a splendid view of the Koutoubia. This is where you'll find this Indian restaurant, perfect when you want to make an infidelity to Moroccan cuisine. Chicken satay, gambas biryani, spicy and fragrant tikka masala... all emblematic dishes that promise a culinary journey to Bollywood for dinner.

In the winning formula of trendy restaurants, here is the Kilim, one of the latest born. The name evokes the motif of the woven carpets that are honored in the decoration, between the fabrics that cover the cushions and the omnipresent red. The menu is modern and sober, but it meets the expectations of the heterogeneous clientele who frequent the establishment. We appreciate the size of the place and the space between the tables which allows a certain intimacy, whether as lovers or with a client. Special mention for the original cauliflower hummus roasted with argan, a killer!

In the "Rue de la Cloche", a little more restaurant than café, the menu of BlackChich gives pride of place to Senegalese cuisine (beef mafé, chicken yassa, couscous...) but not only. We also find Lebanese specialties (hummus, falafels) and forgotten Berber dishes such as succulent angel hair flavored with cinnamon. From the initial concept, we find however the modern and arty decoration, the coolness of the staff and the democratic prices.

In the heart of the medina, you will be surprised by the low prices of this refined address. Installed in a tastefully decorated room or on the terrace revealing a beautiful panorama of the imperial city, you will be served by a dedicated staff offering an impeccable service. On the menu? Moroccan and European cuisine, concocted with quality products. Let yourself be tempted by the lamb tagine with prunes and almonds or by the salmon confit. For dessert, the kenafeh, a pastilla with flavoured almonds, will undoubtedly delight you.

Here is one of the most fashionable tables where a cuisine rich in flavors awaits you. Rounded benches covered with velvet, refined dishes and presentation, we feel that we are dealing with passionate people who have a sense of detail. In the plate, a harmonious mixture of Greek and Levantine cuisines, with Mediterranean influences, without omitting the Moroccan touch of course. The result? Convivial mezze to share, eggplant, hummus and labneh in all their most inventive forms. An original culinary concept!

It is in a small street in Guéliz that chef Aniss Meski decided to set up the restaurant-cantine that was so important to him. From his time in the kitchens of Canada, he brought back an inventive approach by making a traditionally junk food more sophisticated , such as the burgers that he offers in his own way. The shrimp burger or the grilled cheese with caramelized onions will seduce American-style fast-food lovers but could also convert the most recalcitrant. On the spot, to take away or to have delivered.

If there's one magical place in Marrakech, it's La Cour des Lions, the intimate restaurant whose menu is designed by chef Fatéma Hal, a worldwide ambassador of Moroccan cuisine. Beyond the sumptuousness of the palace-like decor, you're sure to spend an equally privileged moment savoring sophisticated dishes: lamb shoulder of absolute tenderness, various couscous in which the airy grain is treated in surprising variations, berkoukech... to roar with pleasure! Before the tasting, an aperitif on the terrace is a must.

Palm of originality for the fun burgers at O'Mammy, located in the heart of the Golf Montgomerie. Pêle-mêle, the Men in black for the visual, the 007, reserved for cheese addicts, or the veggie with its fried vegetables. Quality and quantity are on the plate, right down to the onion rings , French fries, probably the crispiest in Marrakech, and homemade juices. And always this huge terrace and its very relaxing view over a small oasis in the middle of the green. A must see address that we no longer present!

Morocco does not mean that we are only satisfied with tagines on the menu, the healthy cuisine is also popular. Here, everything is made fresh and the plate as well as the decoration show the freshness. You can choose from a variety of salted toast with avocado or runny egg, hearty poke bowls and exotic flavored cheesecakes. Not to mention the tasty healthy fruit juices. In short, simplicity in going to the essentials and something to enjoy without feeling guilty. Good to know: another branch has opened its doors at M. Avenue.

In an alleyway off the main roads of the medina, one sometimes stumbles upon this restaurant with its atypical decor and its tribal and modern influences. The Moroccan touch is fully reflected in the 100% local menu: Kemia salads made according to the rules of the art, tagines served in their original earthenware dish, airy couscous with multiple flavours. A pleasant terrace where the misting device, welcome in the middle of summer, awaits you on the first floor. For a total immersion, dare to taste the rfissa or the raïb of the village, home-made that goes without saying.

Brasserie spirit for this restaurant located just behind the Carré Eden. The dishes live up to our expectations, with classics such as the fillet of beef topped with a home-made purée that reminds us of childhood, or the duck breast, which is very rare in these regions. This does not prevent us from giving pride of place to local products such as Dakhla oysters. The freshness and the tastes are there, as well as an innate sense of welcome. As proof, a clientele of regulars who seem to feel at home here.

Located in a quiet street of Guéliz, the Pointbar is a really relaxing address for an afterwork or to start an evening. What makes the place particularly singular is its clientele, essentially Marrakchie. The bar is open on a large terrace with trees where it is good to lounge in one of the many sofas. Daily, the evenings follow the rhythm of the resident DJ. Relaxed atmosphere, refined and contemporary decoration, delicious tapas, attentive service, affordable dishes... Pointbar ticks all the boxes.

This is the story of a Belgian-Moroccan couple, Lotte and Rachid, who are not giving up: while Marrakech is in deep slumber, like the whole world in this memorable year 2020, they are opening a café-restaurant! What's more, it's resolutely focused on sustainable tourism. The result: a friendly young address that's getting a lot of attention for its warm welcome, pleasant setting and walls given over to painters who regularly exhibit their work... why not take it home as a souvenir?

One of the last-borns of the Mouassine street with soft prices, installed in the heart of the souks of Marrakech. People come here to enjoy a good coffee or one of the freshly prepared dishes: salads, briouats, couscous, burgers, pizzas, pasta or falafels. The culinary inspirations come from the five continents for the pleasure of the taste buds, but especially from the Mediterranean - the owners are Greek -, all served in a refined decor. The service is non-stop in the dining room or on the roof terrace. To be discovered if you are in the vicinity.

It is within the sumptuous Palais-Riad Lamrani that we find this pretty table. Garden with trees, mosaic fountain, in the evening the lanterns light up for a subdued atmosphere... On the menu, a menu that changes every week according to the mood of the chef El Ghassany, with international and Moroccan cuisine in a wonderful setting full of history. Special mention for the sardine pastilla or the Marrakchie tanjia, all for a very good quality-price ratio.

Le Trou au Mur is unique in that it serves Moroccan dishes that are difficult, if not impossible, to find elsewhere in town. You can choose between international suggestions and traditional Moroccan dishes, such as stuffed poussin or the excellent tanjia, typical of Marrakech! All served in an elegant dining room decorated with antique paintings, or on the pleasant upstairs terrace... An address with a difference, where you can sample some of the Kingdom's best-kept gastronomic secrets.

The Al Bahriya restaurant, right in the heart of the Guéliz bustle, offers a relatively diversified fish and seafood menu with good value for money. Despite its location on the edge of a busy street, the terrace, where local and foreign diners sit in rows, is packed most of the time. Service is fast and without fuss. For a truly local experience, as a discerning tourist carried away by the popular atmosphere, do as everyone else does - don't hesitate to eat with your fingers!

You were looking for the palace of the Thousand and One Nights, here you are! This festive place mixes Moroccan and Indian inspirations. Lounge and intimate atmosphere in a subdued lighting despite the volume of the rooms. The establishment offers a dining area, as well as a bar and a stage, where musicians and dancers follow one another. The Moroccan, French and Thai-inspired cuisine claims to be "world food". The services are meant to be top-of-the-range, but it is above all the place where Marrakesh and Casablanca and Westerners meet.

Catanzaro is one of the city's few old establishments that hasn't budged an inch, flooding long-time Marrakech visitors with nostalgia. Ideal for a traditional Italian lunch, you'll be seated in a rustic setting with red and white checkered tablecloths. In a setting like this, a vast choice of à la carte pizzas is the order of the day, but you can also dine on classic dishes with a strong Italian flavour: saltimbocca alla romana, calzone, cheese ravioli, antipasti and other sure-fire favourites.

This is a place steeped in history, that of the family of Serge Blanc-Collomb, owner and grandson of Hélène Collomb, who founded the restaurant in 1949. And you can feel it: in the period decor, which hasn't really changed, and in the menu. Here, French and Moroccan cuisine come together in a beautiful marriage. Depending on the mood of the day, you can enjoy veal liver with parsley or tongue in gribiche sauce, as well as tagine beldi or kefta. A fine address in the pure tradition of the great French brasseries, where service is efficient and discreet.

This restaurant brings together a public that is both sporty, thanks to the rebroadcasting of all major live events such as the World Cup, and trendy. From Wednesday to Saturday evening, a live band warms up the atmosphere of this establishment which revisits the standards of Spanish cuisine. The menu, not surprisingly, offers mainly tapas, which are very appetizing. The counter is located right in the middle of the room, to reinforce the Spanish estaminet atmosphere and to encourage proximity during peak hours.

No menu, no address, but passion and talent. Here is an address that we have the pleasure of revealing to you almost exclusively. The starred chef Benjamin Collombat and his partner offer you an exceptional culinary and sensory experience in a riad in the heart of the medina. The evening begins as soon as you are picked up by the team at Bab Aylan, to take you to the riad where only 8 privileged people will be seated for an extraordinary gastronomic evening.

In the heart of Rotana de la Palmeraie, this space is a haven of peace, far from the frenetic bustle of the city. Whether you want to enjoy a snack on the go, have a drink or a dish of the day, this shaded terrace promises a quiet moment. The brasserie-style menu will suit all appetites: from the poke bowl to the entrecote/frites, not forgetting the Caesar salad or the hot or cold sandwiches to be created to order, if you feel like improvising... After a game of golf, the visit is obvious.

Cooking like at home " because the dishes are never as good as prepared this way", says Younes, manager of the restaurant les Terrasses de la medersa. His speciality: royal couscous and sa t'faya (sauce with chickpeas, raisins and caramelised onions). Conviviality, its key word, is found even in the decoration, simple, but warm. The terrace, which has been refreshed, is located just in front of the Ben Youssef medersa and the mosque. Lovers of Arab-Andalusian architecture will be delighted.

An institution in the Hivernage district, the Table du Marché has its followers and detractors. The setting is sober, efficient, without much fantasy, but the welcome is correct. The menu essentially offers internationally inspired cuisine based on fish (tuna tartar, popcorn gambas among others) and meat (shoulder of lamb in the oven, spaghetti with foie gras...), revisiting some French and Moroccan specialities. And for those with a craving, the Boutique de la Table, just next door, allows you to swallow a salad or a pastry on the go.