01 / MODERN MOROCCAN

Place des Épiciers, Medina

Perched above the spice market, Nomad reinvents Moroccan classics with a contemporary twist. Its breezy rooftop terrace offers sweeping views of the Medina’s rooftops and the Atlas mountains beyond — especially magical at sunset.

DON’T MISS: The spiced lamb burger and the saffron-infused lemonade.

02 / GARDEN RETREAT

32 Souk El Jeld, Sidi Abdelaziz

Hidden behind an unassuming door in the souks, Le Jardin unfolds into a lush green sanctuary. Banana trees, fountains, and yellow-painted walls create a whimsical setting for a long lunch away from the Medina’s intensity.

DON’T MISS: The chicken tagine with preserved lemon and the fresh mint tea.

03 / PALATIAL DINING

79 Sidi Ahmed Soussi, Medina

An institution for grand Moroccan feasts. Dar Yacout occupies a restored 19th-century palace, where candlelit courtyards and marble fountains set the stage for a lavish multi-course menu — from pastilla to slow-roasted mechoui.

DON’T MISS: The pigeon pastilla and the rooftop aperitif before dinner.

04 / STREET FOOD LEGEND

Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, from sunset

Each evening, Marrakech’s main square transforms into an open-air dining theater. Dozens of numbered stalls fill the air with the smoke of grilled meats, simmering harira soup, and freshly squeezed orange juice — an experience as memorable as any fine restaurant.

DON’T MISS: Stall #14 for its grilled sardines; stall #32 for harira at dusk.

05 / LEGENDARY LUXURY

Avenue Bab Jdid, Hivernage

The grande dame of Moroccan hospitality. La Mamounia’s restaurants — L’Italien, Le Marocain, and L’Asiatique — bring world-class chefs into a setting of fragrant gardens, mosaics, and timeless elegance. A splurge worth every dirham.

DON’T MISS: Afternoon tea in the gardens or a tasting menu at Le Marocain.