Bon Appetit

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• Chez Chegrouni read more ›
  (Place Jemaa el Fna. Tel. 024 44535)
  What this scruffy restaurant lacks in glamour it makes up for with lots of local character. Choose from a range of Moroccan staples, jot your order down and hand your form to a waiter.
• Majorelle Gardens Café read more ›
  (Avenue Yacoub el Mansour. Tel. 024 301 852)
  Tucked behind the floral exotica of the Majorelle Gardens (owned by Yves Saint Laurent), this charming café is a lovely spot for breakfast or lunch.
• Café des Epices read more ›
  (75 Rahba Lakdima. Tel. 024 391 770)
  Once you're all souked-out, make for this unimposing café on the Souk des Epices square. Find room on the top floor and you'll be rewarded with a fantastic view over the ramshackle Marrakech rooftops to the Atlas Mountains.
• Dar Cherifa read more ›
  (8 Derb Charfa Lakhir Mouassine. Tel. 024 426 463)
  An art gallery and library, the calm, beautiful Dar Cherifa is perfect for a mint tea or light lunch.
• Majorelle Gardens Café read more ›
  (Avenue Yacoub el Mansour. Tel. 024 301 852)
  Tucked behind the floral exotica of the Majorelle Gardens (owned by Yves Saint Laurent), this charming café is a lovely spot for breakfast or lunch.
• Nid' Cigogne read more ›
  (60 Place des Tombeaux Saadiennes . Tel. 024 382 092 )
  It doesn't look like much from the outside, but Nid' Cigogne offers a good menu as well as a calm and shady spot to escape the crowds visiting the Saadian Tombs.

• Kech Mara read more ›
  (3 Rue de la Liberte, Gueliz. Tel. 024 422 532)
  A bright, breezy and distinctly retro-place that holds forth a determinedly European aesthetic (Finnish designer chairs, abstract artworks) while serving affordable Moroccan food.
• Kech Mara read more ›
  (3 Rue de la Liberte, Gueliz. Tel. 024 422 532)
  A bright, breezy and distinctly retro place that has a determinedly European aesthetic (Finnish designer chairs, abstract artworks) while serving affordable Moroccan food.
• Café Arabe read more ›
  (184 Rue el Mouassine, Medina. Tel. 02 442 9728)
  A charming courtyard restaurant in the heart of the medina, Café Arabe is perfect for a decent lunch and glass of rosé. In the evening, head to the roof terrace for drinks and the salon for dinner.
• Le Marrakchi read more ›
  (52 Rue des Banques, Jemaa el Fna . Tel. 024 443 377)
  Moroccan restaurant with an impressive view across the Jemaa el Fna. Dine on above-average traditional dishes and watch the spectacle of the square unfold.
• Leroy's Kfé read more ›
  (Les Jardins de la Palmeraie, Circuit de la Palmeraie. Tel. 024 368 739)
  New restaurant from St Tropez-based Christophe Leroy. The food is French-think croque-monsieur and steak galore-the décor modern and the atmosphere stylishly relaxed.
• La Trattoria di Giancarlo read more ›
  (179 Rue Mohammed el Bekal . Tel. 024 432 641)
  Formerly the finest Italian restaurant in Marrakech, the standard has slipped somewhat in recent years. However, if you score a table around the candle-filled pool, the magical setting will more than compensate.

• Dar Zellij read more ›
  (1 Kaasour, Sidi Ben Slimane, Medina. Tel. 024 382 627)
  Courtyards, intimate alcoves and patios - this is an extremely atmospheric way to enjoy the resolutely Moroccan menu.
• Le Tobsil read more ›
  (22 Derb Abdellah Ben Hessaien, R'mila Bab Ksour. Tel. 024 441 523)
  A renowned restaurant in an elegant, restored riad deep in the medina, Le Tobsil is regarded by many as the best in Marrakech.
• Dar Moha read more ›
  (81 Rue Dar El Bacha, Medina North. Tel. 024 386 400)
  An old royal riad turned ultra-romantic dining establishment, many consider Dar Moha to be one of the premier dining spots in town.
• L'Avenue read more ›
  (Angle Route de Targa & Rue du Capitaine Arigui. Tel. 024 458 901)
  Newly opened restaurant/lounge bar with a slick, modern interior and split-level terrace for outdoor lounging. Serving Italian, American and Moroccan cuisine, the signature cheeseburger is the best in Marrakech.
• Les Jardins de la Medina read more ›
  (21 Derb Chtouka, Kasbah. Tel. 024 381 851)
  With Moroccan and international dishes on offer, Les Jardins is good for a lunchtime snack or a lingering dinner. Excellent Thai food is also an option, just give the chef 24 hours' notice.
• Chez Pascal Kanzamane read more ›
  (96 Rue Mohamed el Baqal. Tel. 024 447 415)
  This gem is run by the eccentric chef Pascal. One of the best French restaurants in Marrakech, the food is meticulously prepared and presented, using high-quality ingredients.

• L'Abyssin read more ›
  (Palais Rhoul, Route De Fes, Dar Tounsi. Tel. 024 328 584)
  A series of white tents set in a gorgeous garden, L'Abyssin provides elegant simplicity to complement the fabulous cuisine.
• Riad Lotus Privilege read more ›
  (9 Derb Sidi Ali Ben Hamdouche, Medina North. Tel. 024 387 318 )
  An excellent choice for an utterly romantic evening, Riad Lotus Privilege's restaurant is great for gourmets. Offering only a seven-course tasting menu, go with healthy appetite and a large wallet. Bookings are essential.
• Ksar Char-Bagh read more ›
  (Palmeraie de Marakech, Palmeraie. Tel. 024 329 244)
  A superb menu based on fresh market ingredients is the hallmark of this stunning Palmeraie-riad restaurant.
• El Fassia read more ›
  (55 Boulevard Mohamed Zertouni. Tel. 024 434 060)
  Traditional and elegant, El Fassia feels like someone's rather opulent home. All the classic Moroccan dishes are available, as well as few more innovative options, and the quality is generally excellent. Book ahead.
• Jnane Tamsna read more ›
  (Douar Abiad, Palmeraie . Tel. 024 329 340)
  Well worth the trek from central Marrakech, this lovely riad is a haven of tranquillity. There's no menu as such, just take a seat and indulge in some truly fantastic food.
• Le Bis Jardin Des Arts read more ›
  (6-7 Rue Sakia El Hamra, Semlalia. Tel. 024 446 634)
  A stylish new addition to the Marrakech scene. The inventive cooking has international influences and is the perfect accompaniment to a deliciously laid-back and elegant atmosphere, with polished service and enticing cocktails.

After Dark

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• La Sultana Bar read more ›
  (403 Rue de la Kasbah. Tel. 024 388 008)
  The bar at La Sultana has a breezy rooftop terrace and, most importantly, a knock-out cocktail list that will give lift-off to the magic carpet of the night.
• Le Lounge read more ›
  (24 Rue de Yougoslavie. Tel. 0524 433 703)
  A red, vaguely Spanish, themed spot, Le Lounge is both stylish and comfortable. There's a small dining space supplemented by a terrace and outdoor area.
• Montecristo read more ›
  (20 Rue Ibn Aicha. Tel. 024 439 031)
  Ignore the restaurant and Cuban-themed central floor, and head straight for the candlelit roof terrace. Go before midnight for a mellow drink from the well-stocked bar.
• Café Arabe read more ›
  (184 Rue el Mouassine, Medina. Tel. 02 442 9728)
  With a large, candlelit roof terrace, Café Arabe's bar is the perfect place for evening drinks. It serves a full range of alcoholic drinks, including well-made cocktails.
• Café Extrablatt read more ›
  (Avenue Echouhada & Rue Quadissia. Tel. 061 359 057 )
  The service might be erratic but that hasn't stopped Marrakech's it crowd from flocking to this new café. Head to the huge outside terrace. No alcohol served.
• Le Foundouk read more ›
  (55 Rue du Souk des Fassi. Tel. 0524 378 190)
  A funky restaurant and bar, the highlight is the exquisite roof terrace, illuminated by candles and with sweeping views of the Medina. Perfect for a drink before heading to the first-floor restaurant, or elsewhere, for dinner.

• Afric'n Chic read more ›
  (6 Rue Oum Errabia, Nouvelle Ville. Tel. 024 431 424 )
  An Afro-Brazilian Moroccan hot spot, this laid-back bar provides fantastic live music nights that draw a fun and eclectic crowd for late-night dancing.
• The Piano Bar read more ›
  (Hotel Les Jardins de la Koutoubia, 26 Rue de la Koutoubia. Tel. 024 488 800)
  A smouldering bar decorated in rich reds and blacks. Excellent for a moody drink, while listening to the crooner play the instrument that gave the bar its name.
• Kozybar read more ›
  (47 Place des Ferblantier. Tel. 0524 380 324)
  The Moscow-trained piano player and his bongo-thumping Moroccan sidekick perform a range of jazz and pop tracks at this lively restaurant/bar.
• L'Oriental Lounge read more ›
  (Boulevard Mohamed V, Hivernage. Tel. 024 403 377)
  Known for its candlelit exotic music performances. Get cosy and feel the beats lull you into a mysterious, flickering Eastern reverie.
• Dar Zellij read more ›
  (1 Kaasour, Sidi Ben Slimane, Medina. Tel. 024 382 627)
  Courtyards, intimate alcoves and patios-this is an extremely atmospheric venue for listening to lively Arab-Andalusian music at the weekend.
• Le Comptoir read more ›
  (37 Avenue Echoudada . Tel. 024 437 702 )
  With sleek design and a funky atmosphere, the elegant bar area of this Marrakech stalwart is a great place for a drink. Lounge in the garden courtyard and enjoy cocktails with a side order of live music and belly dancing.

• Pacha read more ›
  (Boulevard Mohamed VI, Zone Hotelière de l'Aguedal. Tel. 024 388 400)
  More a complex than a club, but the dance floor takes prominence, boasting international DJs and a party atmosphere at the weekend.
• Villa Rosa read more ›
  (64 Avenue Hassan II. )
  This new restaurant/lounge bar is currently the place for the Marrakechi 'It' crowd to see and be seen. They come for drinks among a like-minded crowd of designer-clad partygoers.
• Totem read more ›
  (Hotel Royal Mirage Deluxe, Rue de Paris . )
  Totem is a relatively small club with a reasonable-sized dance floor, snazzy bar and white leather seating.
• Pacha read more ›
  (Boulevard Mohamed VI, Zone Hotelière de l'Aguedal. Tel. 024 388 400)
  More a complex than a club, but the dance floor takes prominence, boasting international DJs and a party atmosphere at the weekend.
• New Feeling read more ›
  (Palmeraie Golf Palace, Palmeraie . Tel. 024 301 010 )
  This all-singing, all-dancing complex is a recent addition to the party scene, set a little way out of town. This where the city's cognoscenti head.
• VIP read more ›
  (Place de la Liberte, Avenue Mohammed V . Tel. 024 434 569 )
  A pretty decent place for a night out, VIP is the closest the city centre has to a normal club. The DJ knows his house and techno better than many others and is capable of whipping the floor into a frenzy.

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