Guide to the Best Restaurants in Marrakech: Our Tested and Approved Addresses

Marrakech is undoubtedly one of the most exciting gastronomic destinations in Morocco. The ochre city concentrates, on a few square kilometers, a stunning culinary diversity: from gastronomic riads in the medina to trendy restaurants in Gueliz, passing by the street food stalls of Jemaa el-Fna square. Here is our complete guide, the result of several weeks of testing on the ground.

Authentic Moroccan Cuisine

It’s impossible to visit Marrakech without tasting Moroccan cuisine in its most beautiful expressions. The city is full of addresses that perpetuate the tradition while adding a touch of modernity.

Naama perfectly illustrates this new generation of Moroccan restaurants. Rated 4.4/5 for 223 reviews, this establishment offers a revisited Moroccan cuisine with fresh and seasonal products. The setting is elegant, the terrace offers a remarkable view, and the prices remain reasonable. An excellent choice for a family lunch or dinner.

Le Kilim (4.4/5, 477 reviews) is a sure thing in Marrakech. Its long history and consistency make it a must-visit. Tajines are prepared according to the art — slow cooking, spices dosed with precision, and a meticulous presentation. The terrace with a view of the Koutoubia adds a visual dimension to the gustatory experience.

Gastronomy and Bistronomy

Marrakech is attracting more and more chefs trained in the great European houses who choose to settle in the ochre city. The result: a gastronomic offer that has nothing to envy Paris or Barcelona.

Matalane is part of these new tables that are talking about themselves. With an impressive 4.7/5 for 360 reviews, it is one of the best-rated addresses in our guide. The cuisine blends Moroccan influences and European techniques in a harmonious and surprising result. The tasting menu is particularly worth trying.

Le Odette (4.7/5) plays in a bistronomic register with a short but perfectly executed menu. Each dish testifies to a real work on flavors and textures. The address is still confidential — enjoy it before it becomes impossible to book.

For small budgets

Marrakech is also a city where you can eat wonderfully well for a few tens of dirhams. The stalls of Place Jemaa el-Fna remain an experience to be lived at least once, but beyond the tourist circuits, the city hides affordable gems.

The Gueliz neighborhood concentrates several restaurants offering lunch formulas between 60 and 100 MAD. The sandwicheries and snacks in the Bab Doukkala neighborhood are also worth trying for Moroccan specialties at a mini price — bocadillos, msemens filled, and freshly squeezed orange juice.

Our Selection Criteria

Each restaurant in this guide has been visited by our team. We evaluate five criteria: the quality of the dishes, the service, the setting and ambiance, the price-quality ratio, and regularity (we combine our experience with online reviews). Only addresses that obtain a satisfactory score on all of these criteria are included in our selection.

Tips for Eating Well in Marrakech

• Book in advance: the best tables are fully booked, especially on weekends and during the Moroccan and French school holidays
• Have lunch early: between 12pm and 1pm, you will avoid the crowds in popular restaurants
• Explore beyond the medina: Gueliz and the Hivernage are full of excellent addresses and often less expensive
• Trust the locals: a restaurant full of Marrakchis at lunchtime is rarely a bad address

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