Where to Eat in Marrakech – From Street Tangia to Rooftop Tajines
Marrakech smells like cumin, charred meat, and orange blossoms. It tastes like mint tea, honeyed pastries, and slow-cooked lamb you can tear with a spoon. Whether you eat at a rooftop riad or a market bench, 48 hours in Marrakech is enough to taste its layers.. Here’s where to eat in Marrakech like a local.
1. Mechoui Alley (Medina)
Hidden behind the spice souk, this narrow alley is lined with pits where lamb is roasted underground for hours. Locals pick it up for Friday lunch — you can order it by weight, with salt and cumin on the side.
Order this: 200g of mechoui lamb and some khobz (bread), eaten with your hands.
2. Nomad (Medina Rooftop)
Yes, it’s stylish. Yes, it’s popular. But the food is solid — especially the lamb burger and spiced chickpea salad. Bonus points for the panoramic rooftop views over the medina.
Best time: Sunset, with a pomegranate juice or cocktail.
3. Café Clock (Kasbah)
A chill expat-meets-local hangout with storytelling nights, camel burgers, and surprisingly good vegetarian options. Great place to rest from the medina frenzy.
Try: Harira soup, date milkshake, and the falafel wrap.
4. Street Food in Jemaa el-Fnaa (Evenings Only)
After sunset, the main square becomes a smoky, sizzling maze of grills and food carts. Expect skewers, fried egg sandwiches, snail soup, and all kinds of drama.
Pro tip: Follow the locals. Look for the stalls where Moroccans are eating — and avoid menus with flags of ten countries.
5. Amal Women’s Training Center (Gueliz)
A non-profit eatery serving traditional Moroccan dishes made by women learning culinary skills. The setting is calm, the food is beautifully made, and it supports a good cause.
Dish to get: Chicken tagine with preserved lemon and olives.
Final Bite
Eating in Marrakech is never just about food — it’s about where you stay, too. These boutique riads bring the full flavor. Go slow. Ask what’s fresh. And don’t skip dessert.
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