| p>Marrakech is Morocco's favourite destination and | | | | and most relaxing atmosphere. |
| one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Among | | | | The heavy carved wooden doors open onto 6500 |
| the countless attractions that the Ochre City offers, | | | | square feet of multiple and elegant spaces, such as |
| cuisine in its many forms is quite high up in the list. | | | | the imposing grand patio, the Royal dining-room or the |
| Dining in one of the impressive and charming | | | | VIP room, all of them tastefully decorated with |
| renovated riads in the captivating and timeless Medina | | | | impressive woodwork, mosaics and tapestries. |
| of Marrakech is an unrepeatable experience that you | | | | Price: MENU CARTE ± 550 dhs. |
| cannot miss. Here is a list of 5 of the best restaurants | | | | Chef - Haja Zahra |
| in Marrakech. | | | | Manager - Mohamed El Amrani |
| 1. CAFÉ ARABE (Italian and Moroccan Cuisine) | | | | 4. LA MAISON ARABE (Gastronomic Moroccan |
| Address: 184, Rue El Mouassine | | | | Cuisine) |
| At the heart of the souks and just a stone's throw | | | | Address: 1, Derb Assehbe - Bab Doukkala |
| away from the legendary Djemaa el Fna square, the | | | | La Maison Arabe or "Arab House" is a stunning |
| Café Arabe restaurant suggests the | | | | traditional riad renovated and transformed into a haven |
| refinement and elegance of a sophisticated but | | | | of elegance and art de vivre where gastronomic and |
| unpretentious carte to be savoured in its exquisite | | | | artistic delicacies will delight your senses. |
| dining rooms, in the patio or even on the sundeck to | | | | Its restaurant is an absolute must for those willing to |
| the rhythm of traditional Moroccan music. | | | | discover all the lightness, refinement and power of |
| The Café Arabe offers an exquisite and | | | | Moroccan traditional cuisine, which evokes spirituality |
| carefully designed menu. Its original carte du jour | | | | and refinement of the country's cultures. Moreover, its |
| consists of a simple but effective combination of | | | | fascinating menu will allow you to discover the riches |
| delicious Italian and Moroccan dishes. | | | | of the "Three Flavours", an artistic and melodious |
| The Arab-Oriental atmosphere at the Café | | | | combination of Moroccan, French and Asian aromas |
| Arabe creates a true haven of peace and | | | | exclusively concocted by its team of chefs. |
| détente nested in a traditional riad re-imagined | | | | The décor is incomparable, with hand-painted |
| and redecorated by Italian architects. | | | | ceilings inspired by Iranian mosques, a patio full of |
| Price : A LA CARTE ± 300 dhs. | | | | flowers and crystalline water fountains. The sounds of |
| Chef - Alberto Apostolo | | | | a lute and guitar duo playing traditional Arab-Andalusian |
| Manager - Luca Lorenzano | | | | music will pervade the ambience with their immortal |
| 2. CASA LALLA (Gastronomic French Cuisine) | | | | melodies. La Maison Arabe also offers cooking |
| Address: Rue Riad Zitoun Lakdime - 16, Derb Jamaa | | | | workshops to those interested in discovering the |
| At the very heart of the lively alleys of the ancient | | | | secrets and mysteries of the best traditional Moroccan |
| Medina of Marrakech and also just a two-minute walk | | | | recipes. |
| from the Djemaa el Fna square, Casa Lalla represents | | | | Price: MENU CARTE ± 450 dhs. |
| a gastronomical institution as well as a first-class | | | | Chefs Abdelhadi Elassaoui, Dadda Laaziza, Didier |
| riad-hotel. | | | | Levy, Ahmed Doulaki |
| Casa Lalla, meaning "Madame's House", offers a | | | | Maître Khalid Kamal |
| "menu dégustation" or tasting menu that | | | | 5. PALAIS SOLEIMAN (Moroccan Inventive Cuisine) |
| requires reservation in order to be enjoyed and | | | | Address: Dar Layadi - Kaa Machraa |
| changes frequently. The chef Pierre-Olivier exercises | | | | The Palais Soleïman, former residence of the |
| his freedom by concocting delicious little dishes full of | | | | Caid Layadi, one of the last Great Lords of Marrakech, |
| fantasy, imagination and flavour. Inspired by his | | | | is an impressive jewel-case of Moroccan art and |
| intercontinental dreams and experiences, his delicate | | | | cuisine, built in the 19th century and decorated with |
| cuisine will make you travel between Morocco and his | | | | hand-painted and carved wooden ceilings, ancient |
| native Europe. | | | | Andalusian mosaics, and Baccarat and Murano marble |
| The sober and Zen decor at Casa Lalla combines | | | | walls and columns. |
| contemporary refinement and oriental subtlety in a | | | | The menu suggested by the Palais Soleïman |
| charming and welcoming harmony. | | | | offers exclusive and exquisite delicacies, a terra |
| Price : MENU CARTE ± 500 dhs. | | | | incognita of absolutely new and unknown flavours |
| Chef-owner - Pierre-Olivier | | | | inspired by the finesse and expertise of the best |
| Co-owner - Annabel | | | | traditional Moroccan cuisine. |
| 3. PALAIS GHARNATA (Traditional Moroccan Cuisine) | | | | Mélange and brotherhood are also crucial |
| Address: 5, Derb Al Arsa - Riad Zitoun Jdid | | | | ingredients of the superb menu, which blends |
| This sumptuous and stunning palace, located at the | | | | Andalusian, African and Mesopotamian flavours and |
| heart of the Medina, was once the residence of the | | | | essences resulting in a generous, subtle and exquisite |
| Pacha of Marrakech. Nowadays and since 1958, the | | | | cuisine that will no doubt seduce your senses. |
| Palais Gharnata nests an impressive restaurant | | | | Price: MENU CARTE ± 500 dhs. |
| offering traditional Moroccan cuisine in an environment | | | | Maître Badr Eddine Abdeloualid |
| that evokes utter calm and serenity. | | | | Owner Driss Segueni |
| The menu has been carefully composed and consists | | | | Come to Marrakech and enjoy the impressive quality, |
| of a cuisine deeply rooted in Moroccan tradition and | | | | variety and elegance of its cuisine. The Ochre City |
| gastronomic savoir-faire. Your dinner will be animated | | | | also offers culture and a fascinating tradition, |
| by the soothing melodies of oriental traditional | | | | monuments and countless tourist attractions, as well as |
| musicians that give the Palais Gharnata an enchanting | | | | the widest range of shopping opportunities. |