Places worth going

Marrakech · Medina · Rooftop

Modern Moroccan plates with one of the best Medina rooftop views — mint lemonade, lamb shoulder, and sunset crowds.

Marrakech · Souk El Jeld

Hidden courtyard restaurant under banana trees — great for lunch after souk shopping.

Marrakech · Rahba Kedima

Classic spice-square café for people-watching, fresh juices, and light Moroccan bites.

Marrakech · Hivernage

Dinner-show venue with belly dance, DJ energy, and a late-night crowd — classic Marrakech night out.

Marrakech · Hotel Sofitel · Hivernage

One of Marrakech’s main party spots — international DJs, bottle service, and a dressy scene.

Marrakech · Medina Souks

Main covered souk lane for leather, lanterns, carpets, and spices — bargain hard, stay polite.

Marrakech · Near Bab Doukkala

Fixed-price artisan co-op for quality leather, ceramics, and textiles without aggressive haggling.

Marrakech · Medina

19th-century palace with painted cedar ceilings, riad courtyards, and mosaic gardens.

Marrakech · Gueliz

Yves Saint Laurent’s cobalt-blue garden oasis — book timed tickets ahead.

casablanca · Old Medina / Port

Casablanca classic inspired by the film — cocktails, live piano, and Atlantic evenings.

casablanca · Near Port

Garden restaurant inside an old fortress — excellent breakfast and traditional lunch.

casablanca · Ain Diab

Huge coastal mall with global brands, an aquarium, and seaside dining.

casablanca · Kenzi Tower Hotel

Sky-high lounge with city views, cocktails, and a dressy late crowd.

casablanca · Corniche

One of the world’s largest mosques, built over the Atlantic — timed interior tours available.

casablanca · Maarif

Maarif’s shopping spine — boutiques, cafés, and evening strolls.