Restaurants & Cafés
These are some of our restaurant recommendations and ratings based on feedback from our guests as well as our own experience dining at these establishments. Price ranges are indicative of the average cost of a main course. Note: Some places require advance bookings, which we can assist you with.
Nomad
Address: 1 Derb Aarjane, Medina / nomadmarrakech.com
This modern Moroccan eatery and rooftop cocktail bar, with its sleek sand-coloured sofas and black-and-white tiled tables is only a minutes walk from the Riad. Advance bookings recommended.
Distance from Riad - 1 min by foot
Café Des Épices
Address: Place Rahba Kedima, Medina / cafedesepices.ma
The Café is a landmark in the Spice Market and is also a pioneer of the continental food scene in the medina. It offers simple refreshments and food, as well as a wonderful terrace overlooking the marketplace.
Distance from Riad - 2 mins by foot
L'Mida
Address: 78 bis Derb Nkhel, Rahba Kedima, Medina / lmidamarrakech.com
A chic and trendy restaurant located just off the spice square offering a Moroccan fusion menu. It also has a terrace with spectacular views overlooking the medina. Advance bookings recommended.
Distance from Riad - 3 mins by foot
Café Chez Zaza
Address: Place Bab Ftouh, Medina
This terrace café is located in the bustling Place Bab Ftouh en route from the Riad to Jma El Fna square and serves delicious local salads and main courses.
Distance from Riad - 4 mins by foot
Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha
Address: Derb Semmarine, Jmâ el Fna
It's a simple restaurant with shabby tables, but it is famous for it's intensely flavoursome, buttery soft beef stew, locally known as Tanjia. It is served in a distinct amphora-shaped clay pot over the fires that serve the local hammam.
Distance from Riad - 5 mins by foot
Zeitoun Café
Address: Place Jmâ el Fna, Medina / zeitouncafe.com
The multi-floored Zeitoun Café overlooks Jma El Fna square, and serves meat as well as vegetarian meal options. Although there is a nice outdoor terrace and ambiance, service can sometimes be slow.
Distance from Riad ~ 5 mins by foot
Café Argana
Address: Place Jmâ el Fna, Medina
For a late afternoon beverage while the sun sets, or for an evening meal on the terrace overlooking Jma El Fna square, this restaurant is popular among locals and tourists.
Distance from Riad ~ 5 mins by foot
Oscar Progrés
Address: Rue Bani Marine, Jmâ el Fna
Oscar is more like a cantina, but is a hidden gem which can be found along a narrow street in between the Post Office and Bank Al-Maghrib just off Jma El Fna square. It serves delicious authentic Moroccan food for a very reasonable price.
Distance from Riad ~ 7 mins by foot
La Cantine des Gazelles
Address: 6 Rue Kennaria, Medina
A cheerful and colourful establishment with a typical Moroccan cuisine. The restaurant is located in the bustling "Golden Triangle" of small eateries just behind Cafe France.
Distance from Riad ~ 7 mins by foot
Café Babouche
Address: 37 Rue des Banque, Medina
Café Babouche is a very good option for both Moroccan cuisine and continental food including pizza, pasta and burgers at very affordable prices. They often have live music from local artists too.
Distance from Riad ~ 7 mins by foot
Dar Essalam
Address: 170 Riad Zitoun Lakdim, Medina / daressalam.com
The restaurant is in an authentic 17th century palace and has been renovated according to the traditions of Islamic art. On the menu is fine traditional cuisine while being serenaded by a Marrakchi orchestra and dance show. Advance bookings recommended.
Distance from Riad ~ 15 mins by foot
Bacha Coffee
Address: Dar el Bacha, Rte Sidi Abdelaziz, Medina / bachacoffee.com
Located inside the Dar el Bacha palace, this small café offers an exquisite and unique coffee experience and serves fine 100% Arabica coffees from around the world, as well as specialty drinks such as the Fes, a traditional Moroccan tea mixed with coffee, and the Kif, a popular spiced coffee. Arrive early to get a good seat and avoid long waiting times.
Distance from Riad ~ 15 mins by foot
Naïma Couscous
Address: Rue Azbezt, Medina
The place to go for an authentic home-cooked couscous. The dining area is small with only 5 or 6 tables and an open kitchen, and there's no menu, so just ask for a chicken or vegetarian couscous (one platter is enough for two to share) and a glass of mint tea.
Distance from Riad -10 mins by foot
Roti D'or
Address: 64 Taoualat, Ben Saleh, Medina
This little café serves good-value non-Moroccan meals. Dishes such as enchiladas, Tex-Mex burgers and felafel sandwiches feature on the menu, all served with a tangy rice salad and chips. With limited seating, waiting times can sometimes be long.
Distance from Riad ~ 15 mins by foot
Le Jardin
Address: 32 Rue El Jeld, Souk Sidi Abdelaziz, Medina / lejardin.ma
Take a seat beneath an overarching canopy of banana leaves, bamboo and palms, and watch tiny tortoises inch across the iridescent green floor-tiles. You can order from a variety of continental or local dishes. Advance bookings recommended.
Distance from Riad ~ 12 mins by foot
La Terrasse des Épices
Address: 15, Souk Cherifa, Sidi Abdelaziz, Medina / terrassedesepices.com
This airy restaurant on a terrace overlooking the Cherifa Souk serves up light, simple dishes in a relaxing ambient environment to pass away a few hours.
Distance from Riad ~ 12 mins by foot
Cafe Clock
Address: 224 Derb Chtouka, Kasbah, Medina / cafeclock.com
Located in the Kasbah quarter in the south of the Medina, this small cafe has an artful, cozy interior focusing on local dishes, live music & cultural displays.
Distance from Riad - 30 mins by foot
Palais Jad Mahal
Address: Rue Haroun Errachid, Hivernage / palaisjadmahal.net
Found in the affluent Hivernage district, you can enjoy a choice of continental, Asian and Moroccan food as well as entertainment of live shows, bellydancers and live music bands. Advance bookings recommended.
Distance from Riad ~ 20 mins by foot
Le Grand Café de la Poste
Address: Blvd el-Mansour Eddahbi, Gueliz / grandcafedelaposte.restaurant
This colonial Art Deco bistro attracts guests to its shady terrace and palm-filled, 1930s interiors. Food is a fine blend of French-Moroccan dishes, and happy hour between 6-8pm. Advance bookings recommended.
Distance from Riad ~ 10 mins by taxi
Dar Marjana
Address: 15 Derb Sidi Ali Tair, Bab Doukala, Medina / darmarjana.com
The restaurant is in a restored mansion in a spectacular setting with lively Gnaoua musicians. Dishes are a fusion of French, Moroccan and Andalucian influence. Advance bookings recommended.
Distance from Riad ~ 20 mins by foot
Dar Yacout
Address: 79 Sidi Ahmed Soussi, Medina / daryacout.com
The restaurant is a landmark of Marrakech with enchanting decor and a breath-taking panoramic view from the terrace overlooking the medina and the Koutoubia mosque. It serves traditional gastronomic cuisine. Advance bookings recommended.