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Marrakech Local Picks•5 min read•By Mouha Travel Team

Marrakech Best Of: Our Local Picks

Evening rooftop dining in Marrakech with the illuminated Koutoubia Mosque in the background
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Our favorite rooftops, restaurants, cafés and riads in Marrakech — handpicked by Mouha Travel.

Marrakech has hundreds of places to eat, drink and stay. These are some of the places we personally recommend to our travelers — from rooftop sunsets and Moroccan food to great coffee and beautiful riads.

🌇 Best Rooftops

Kabana — Stylish rooftop, great for sunset, cocktails and a lively atmosphere.
DarDar — One of our favorite sunset spots. Reservation recommended several days in advance.
Manzah l’Koutoubia — Great location next to the Koutoubia Mosque.
Café de France — A Marrakech classic with views over Jemaa el-Fna.
La Pergola — Relaxed rooftop with live jazz music.
Shtatto — A nice rooftop to enjoy while exploring the Medina.

🍽️ Best Food

Farmers — Farm-to-table dining in the new town, with creative small plates and an intimate atmosphere.
Naranj — Excellent Lebanese food with a beautiful rooftop.

🇲🇦 Best Moroccan & Casual Restaurants

Chez Lamine — One of our favorite places for traditional mechoui.
Terrasse Bakchich — A relaxed spot for different Moroccan tagines.
Tiznit Restaurant — Good, casual Moroccan food.
Bendir — Moroccan food with a nice rooftop atmosphere.

🌍 Best Non-Moroccan Restaurants

Naranj — Lebanese cuisine.
Farmers — Modern farm-to-table dining.
Wauw — Asian food, including sushi, woks and poke bowls.
Mandala Society — Great for brunch and lunch, with international coffee and drinks.
PepeNero — Italian cuisine close to the main square.

☕ Best Cafés & Coffee

Bacha Coffee — One of the most beautiful coffee houses in Marrakech.
Seven Saints — A simple coffee stop near the main square.
Hyuna House Cafe — Coffee, fresh baked treats, good Wi-Fi and a rooftop.
Kech Cup — Good coffee. Cash only.

🍸 Where to Order Alcohol

For travelers looking for a drink, some options include:

Kabana
Café Arabe
DarDar
Le Marrakechi
La Pergola

🏡 Our Favorite Riads

Riad Dar Fanny — A charming option close to the heart of the Medina.
Riad Ksar Saad — Traditional atmosphere and a relaxing stay.
Riad Ines Home — A charming Medina experience.
Riad Valentine — Traditional Marrakech atmosphere.
Riad Dar Dounia — A good choice for families and groups.
Riad Pure House — Boutique, adults-only and well suited to couples.
Riad Le Pèlerin — Traditional and intimate.
The Little Hara — Small and charming Medina riad.
Riad Idra — Boutique luxury in the Medina.
Riad Nyla — A beautiful choice for couples and wellness.

❤️ A Little Help From a Local

There are countless places to discover in Medina Marrakech, and these are simply some of the ones we like to recommend.

If you’re unsure where to eat, where to stay, or what is worth visiting during your trip, ask Mouha Travel.

We’re based in Marrakech and are always happy to share our local recommendations.

**Discover Marrakech like a local.**

Mouha Travel

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