Ritzi Marrakech review: our verdict
A singer kicks off the evening, followed by a violinist, saxophonist, or pianist taking the lead, sometimes with Moroccan musicians and dancers, before the DJ takes over: at Ritzi, there's no dead air. The decor borrows from chic 50s clubs, and the cuisine brings Italy and Asia together in dishes meant to be placed in the center of the table to share.
Friends, birthday, last night of a stay: Ritzi is made for ending on a festive note, with a smiling team that matches the room's tempo. The food is less consistent than the show, delicious some evenings, lacking punch for the price others times. Above all, smoking is allowed inside, with no warning, which ruins the meal for non-smokers. The picky gourmet, like the couple who wants to be able to talk, will pass.
The glass to order: a mocktail or house cocktail, the bar does things well. The trap: coming on a Monday, the day it's closed; other evenings, the venue opens from 7 pm to midnight. In summer, the evening may migrate to the rooftop of Longue Vie Hotel, better to check before heading out.
