Marrakech Riad Papillon Dipping pool at night

Marrakech Restaurants

Marrakech Riad Papillon. and Marrakech Riad Cinnamon offer our guests reasonably priced authentic Moroccan cuisine in an intimate setting. The vibrant City of Marrakech also offers a fantastic choice of restaurants We are often asked for recommendations and this guide will grow over time to showcase a selection of our favorites from unpretentious local eateries seldom visited by tourists to international fine dining. Feel free to add comments and share your experience with others.

Cafe Argana, Jemaa al Fnaa, Marrakech

Cafe Argana is located on the main Jemma al Fnaa square with panoramic views from the upstairs terrace, a particularly fine place from which to see the Marrakech sunset!  Offers a dependable kitchen serving Moroccan specialities and some simple European dishes like pizzza. If you are thinking of visiting Marrakech consider staying in a Riad [...]
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Chez Chegrouni, Marrakech

Chez Chegrouni is one of the most dependable restaurants in Marrakech. Located in the main square just to the North of Cafe France. You may be lucky enough to dine there while the owner, Mr Chegrouni, is there. A philosopher and business man  simultaneously, he enjoys talking with his guests and is genuinely interested in [...]
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Terraces d’Alhambra, Jemaa al Fnaa, Marrakech

The Terraces d’Alhambra is an excellent cafe in which to relax and ‘people watch’ located in the North West corner of the Jemma al Fnaa square opposite to Cafe France.  There are several levels with views over the ever changing square, and the interior is properly air conditioned offering by far the Jemaa al Fnaa’s [...]
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Marrakchi Restaurant, Marrakech

The Marrakchi is a well known and well loved restaurant situated next to Cafe France on the North West corner of the main Jemma al Fnaa square in Marrakech.  We particularly like Marrakchi at night, ask for a window table, the view down to the square is stunning.  The menu includes a variety of traditional [...]
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Cafe France, Jemaa al Fna, Marrakech

Cafe France is a Marrakech institution, located at the north west corner of the Jemaa al Fnaa it has been a meeting place and watering hole for Europeans since the days of the French Protectorate in Morocco. It was redecorated at the end of 2009 and inconveniently for the new visitor the Cafe France sign [...]
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Terrace des Epices, Dar El Bashah, Marrakech

A pleasant venue open from lunch into the evening the Terrace des Epices is located on top of the Souk Cherifa on the well known Dar El Bashah street just five minutes from Riad Papillon and Riad Cinnamon. There is usually a doorman at the entrance to the Souk to guide guests to the staircase [...]
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Marrakech Korner Cafe, Bab Doukala

Some of the longest established fine dining restaurants in the Medina are located near to our Marrakech Riads in the heart of the Medina. We are delighted that there are also an increasing selection of Cafes in which to hang out and relax. Newly opened in the spring of 2010 Marrakech Korner  is a pleasant and [...]
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Les Jardins de Bala, Indian Restaurant, Les Jardins de la Koutoubia, Marrakech

First class Indian Restaurant Les Jardins to Bala is located within the hotel Les Jardins de la Koutoubia to the South West of the Jema al Fnaa square. Located on the roof terrace this excellent restaurant offers great food in a relaxed setting. On arrival at the hotel entrance an impeccably dressed concierge will accompany [...]
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Cafe Ben Youssef, Marrakech, Morocco

The Cafe Ben Youssef, Marrakech, Morocco opened in February 2010. Pictured to the right is the traditonal gift of warm milk and dates shared  with friends and neighbours on the day of the opening. Look out for the colourful and impressive reclaimed entrance door. The cafe is conveniently located near the Ben Youssef Mosque in [...]
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Cafe Berber, Marrakech

Just a few doors south of the well known Cafe Arabe at 180 Rue Mouassine is a pleasant and inexpensive cafe serving tea and simple foods at lunch time and throughout the afternoon. Styled as the Cafe Berber it is has traditional Berber stools and warm Berber hospitality. If you have visited and enjoyed the [...]
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