Palais Dar Soukkar review: our verdict
This 16th-century palace, built on the site of an old sugar refinery and opened to visitors in 2016, does nothing on a small scale: Dar Soukkar feels like an open-air cabaret. Behind an illuminated entrance that sets the tone, the hall, lounge, covered terrace, and 1,200 m² of outdoor space can seat 1,800 guests. At the table, pastilla, tanjia, and lamb tajine hold their own, with a few detours into Asia.
Expect three hours of increasingly lively show: the belly dance opens the evening, followed by gnaoua music and singers, fire breathers ignite the stage, and a DJ eventually gets the whole hall up on its feet. Service remains polished, even on nights with large groups. Bachelorette parties, anniversaries, and corporate events feel right at home here, as do travelers seeking a turnkey Moroccan night. Not for outings with children: the end of the show, with its dancers in red, becomes frankly suggestive.
Dish to order: pastilla as a starter. The trap: a large table relegated to the back, behind the pillars, sees nothing of the stage, which is elevated; ask for a table with a view when booking. The right time slot: at least 15 minutes in advance, as the queue at the entrance can approach half an hour.



