"Welcome to our curated list of recommendations for traveling and dining in Morocco. These suggestions have been gathered from our personal networks. While these recommendations are not personally vetted by us, they come highly recommended by those within our network. Please feel free to add your own favourite spots or share any updates in the comments section below. If you come across any information that may have changed, such as closures or updated details, we would greatly appreciate your feedback. Let's build a community-sourced guide to ensure that everyone can enjoy the best of what Morocco has to offer." Marco van Embden, Cape Town
1. Tour Operators
- Audley Travel
Mahjoub
E: Mahjoubbrachdi@gmail.com - Experience Morocco –YPO Owned
Hicham Alaoui
E: hicham@experiencemorocco.com
T: +1 651 315 7070 - Smartflyer
Erina Pindar - Mountain Voyage
Saliha - saliha@mountain-voyage.com Menaps DMC
Abdou IRAQI - General Manager
E: abdou.iraqi@menapsdmc.com
T: +212 (0) 6 61 24 72 20- Roots & Routes of the Capital Events Group
Contact: Amina MAROUFI
E: amina.maroufi@capincentive.ma - Driver: Said
"Said is fantastic. A very safe and courteous driver."
Contact: 212 632 986 349
2. Dining Recommendations
In Marrakesh:
- Al Fassia - One of Best Moroccan restaurants in the city, with a relaxed atmosphere
- Amanjena - Pool Terrace - Calmest and most zen place for lunch in Marrakech...a must after a good night!
- Bô & Zin - Nightlife restaurant in Marrakech, with great atmosphere, excellent music – always the most fashionable
- Café de la Poste
- Comptoir Darna - Moroccan cuisine,
- Comptoir Paris Marrakesh - A classic, a little touristy, but with a good atmosphere and belly dancing
- Dar Roumana - French Moroccan cuisine
- Dar Yacout - Fantastic overall experience; if you haven't yet you have to check it out
- Royal Mansour Hotel is home to incredible restaurants: La Grande Brasserie - French fine dining, Sesamo - Italian cuisine, La Grande Table Marocaine - local Moroccan fine dining, Le Jardin Bar restaurant
- L’Avenue - French Brasserie-style Menu
- La Closerie - nightlife, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine
- La Maison árabe - Beautiful place with great food
- La Mamounia - Fantastic, worth the visit!
- L'Amandier - French Moroccan cuisine, fine dining
- Le 68 Bar à Vin - French
- L'Ô à la Bouche - French Gastropub, upscale
- Nouba Marrakech
- Palais de Jad Mahal – "Trendy spot that becomes a disco/bar past a certain hour at night"
- Restaurant Palais Bab, known as Bab Sahra Fez - (Moroccan cuisine)
- Terrasse des épices
4. Accommodation Recommendations
In Marrakech
- Almaha Riad
- AmanJena - One of the best
- BAB Hotel - Modern, trendy
- El Fenn -
- Four Seasons Marrakesh
- Kasbah Tamadot - Amazing place with a beautiful view. The road runs through the Atlas Mountains.
- Kniza
- La Maison árabe - Very beautiful
- La Mamounia - Completely remodeled by the great Jack Garcia
- Mandarin Oriental Marrakesh
- Noir d’ivoir
- Palais Rhoul
- Sellman Hotel
- Sofitel - In the center of the city's nightlife
- Villa des Orangers - A Relais & Châteaux property.
5. Activities Recommendations
- Villa Oasis
- Serge Luten's Home
- Dar Si Said Museum
- Museo del Perfume
- YSL Museum