Dining:
Eating in Dar el Bacha: From Elegant Riads to Street Bites
Dar el Bacha offers a range of dining experiences just steps from Riad Lumière. Bacha Coffee, inside the Dar el Bacha Museum, serves premium Arabica coffee in a stunning historic setting, while Le Jardin Secret’s rooftop café offers fresh juices, mint tea, and light snacks in a serene garden.
For more substantial meals, La Ferme Medina provides rustic Moroccan and international dishes in a garden courtyard, and Nomad and Terrasse des Épices offer modern Moroccan cuisine with rooftop views.
For refined dining, La Maison Arabe and Café Arabe deliver elegant Moroccan cuisine in beautifully restored riads, perfect for a memorable dinner.
Finally, for a taste of authentic local street food, try the snack stand near Rue Dar el Bacha / Place des Ferblantiers, known for kefta sandwiches, msemen, sfenj, and fresh juices — quick, cheap, and beloved by locals.
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Dining in the New City -Gueliz
If the medina is Marrakech’s heartbeat, Guéliz is its palate — a modern quarter where French bistros, Italian trattorias, and international cafés mix with Moroccan flair. Dining in Guéliz is about style and comfort: candlelit patios, soft music, and menus that blend the city’s cosmopolitan rhythm with local spice.
Start with Le Tire Bouchon, a French brasserie known for its duck confit, oysters from Dakhla, and a well-curated wine list — elegant yet relaxed. For something heartier, Turkish SteakHouse serves juicy cuts and smoky kebabs in a lively, casual setting. Le Loft captures the essence of a Parisian bistro, offering grilled meats, seasonal fish, and weekday lunch menus that draw both locals and travelers.
If Italian is calling, Catanzaro remains a Marrakech institution, serving comforting pastas and pizzas in a warm, familiar atmosphere. For a more refined experience, La Trattoria offers timeless elegance — think Art Deco interiors, a candlelit garden by the pool, and classic Italian cuisine made with finesse.
For an upmarket Moroccan immersion, Al Fassia Guéliz is unbeatable: superb decor, refined traditional dishes, beautiful craftsmanship, and a sense of ritual in dining.
Dining in the Medina
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