Marrakech is Morocco's favourite destination and one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Among the countless attractions that the Ochre City offers, cuisine in its many forms is quite high up in the list. Dining in one of the impressive and charming renovated riads in the captivating and timeless Medina of Marrakech is an unrepeatable experience that you cannot miss. Here is a list of 5 of the best restaurants in Marrakech.
1. CAFÉ ARABE (Italian and Moroccan Cuisine)
Address: 184, Rue El Mouassine
At the heart of the souks and just a stone's throw away from the legendary Djemaa el Fna square, the Café Arabe restaurant suggests the refinement and elegance of a sophisticated but unpretentious carte to be savoured in its exquisite dining rooms, in the patio or even on the sundeck to the rhythm of traditional Moroccan music.
The Café Arabe offers an exquisite and carefully designed menu. Its original carte du jour consists of a simple but effective combination of delicious Italian and Moroccan dishes.
The Arab-Oriental atmosphere at the Café Arabe creates a true haven of peace and détente nested in a traditional riad re-imagined and redecorated by Italian architects.
Price : A LA CARTE ± 300 dhs.
Chef - Alberto Apostolo
Manager - Luca Lorenzano
2. CASA LALLA (Gastronomic French Cuisine)
Address: Rue Riad Zitoun Lakdime - 16, Derb Jamaa
At the very heart of the lively alleys of the ancient Medina of Marrakech and also just a two-minute walk from the Djemaa el Fna square, Casa Lalla represents a gastronomical institution as well as a first-class riad-hotel.
Casa Lalla, meaning "Madame's House", offers a "menu dégustation" or tasting menu that requires reservation in order to be enjoyed and changes frequently. The chef Pierre-Olivier exercises his freedom by concocting delicious little dishes full of fantasy, imagination and flavour. Inspired by his intercontinental dreams and experiences, his delicate cuisine will make you travel between Morocco and his native Europe.
The sober and Zen decor at Casa Lalla combines contemporary refinement and oriental subtlety in a charming and welcoming harmony.
Price : MENU CARTE ± 500 dhs.
Chef-owner - Pierre-Olivier
Co-owner - Annabel
3. PALAIS GHARNATA (Traditional Moroccan Cuisine)
Address: 5, Derb Al Arsa - Riad Zitoun Jdid
This sumptuous and stunning palace, located at the heart of the Medina, was once the residence of the Pacha of Marrakech. Nowadays and since 1958, the Palais Gharnata nests an impressive restaurant offering traditional Moroccan cuisine in an environment that evokes utter calm and serenity.
The menu has been carefully composed and consists of a cuisine deeply rooted in Moroccan tradition and gastronomic savoir-faire. Your dinner will be animated by the soothing melodies of oriental traditional musicians that give the Palais Gharnata an enchanting and most relaxing atmosphere.
The heavy carved wooden doors open onto 6500 square feet of multiple and elegant spaces, such as the imposing grand patio, the Royal dining-room or the VIP room, all of them tastefully decorated with impressive woodwork, mosaics and tapestries.
Price: MENU CARTE ± 550 dhs.
Chef - Haja Zahra
Manager - Mohamed El Amrani
4. LA MAISON ARABE (Gastronomic Moroccan Cuisine)
Address: 1, Derb Assehbe - Bab Doukkala
La Maison Arabe or "Arab House" is a stunning traditional riad renovated and transformed into a haven of elegance and art de vivre where gastronomic and artistic delicacies will delight your senses.
Its restaurant is an absolute must for those willing to discover all the lightness, refinement and power of Moroccan traditional cuisine, which evokes spirituality and refinement of the country's cultures. Moreover, its fascinating menu will allow you to discover the riches of the "Three Flavours", an artistic and melodious combination of Moroccan, French and Asian aromas exclusively concocted by its team of chefs.
The décor is incomparable, with hand-painted ceilings inspired by Iranian mosques, a patio full of flowers and crystalline water fountains. The sounds of a lute and guitar duo playing traditional Arab-Andalusian music will pervade the ambience with their immortal melodies. La Maison Arabe also offers cooking workshops to those interested in discovering the secrets and mysteries of the best traditional Moroccan recipes.
Price: MENU CARTE ± 450 dhs.
Chefs Abdelhadi Elassaoui, Dadda Laaziza, Didier Levy, Ahmed Doulaki
Maître Khalid Kamal
5. PALAIS SOLEIMAN (Moroccan Inventive Cuisine)
Address: Dar Layadi - Kaa Machraa
The Palais Soleïman, former residence of the Caid Layadi, one of the last Great Lords of Marrakech, is an impressive jewel-case of Moroccan art and cuisine, built in the 19th century and decorated with hand-painted and carved wooden ceilings, ancient Andalusian mosaics, and Baccarat and Murano marble walls and columns.
The menu suggested by the Palais Soleïman offers exclusive and exquisite delicacies, a terra incognita of absolutely new and unknown flavours inspired by the finesse and expertise of the best traditional Moroccan cuisine.
Mélange and brotherhood are also crucial ingredients of the superb menu, which blends Andalusian, African and Mesopotamian flavours and essences resulting in a generous, subtle and exquisite cuisine that will no doubt seduce your senses.
Price: MENU CARTE ± 500 dhs.
Maître Badr Eddine Abdeloualid
Owner Driss Segueni
Come to Marrakech and enjoy the impressive quality, variety and elegance of its cuisine. The Ochre City also offers culture and a fascinating tradition, monuments and countless tourist attractions, as well as the widest range of shopping opportunities.
Moreover, hotels in Marrakech are of the highest quality and quite affordable, and particularly Marrakech riads, which are full of charm and very inexpensive. You can also stay in a wonderful villa in Marrakech, closer to the countryside, where its inhabitants will welcome you with open arms. by David Gonzalez C. |
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