CAFE ARABE

In the heart of the medina.

Cafe Arabe is a popular destination for people looking for Italian and Morroccan cuisine.

It is open all day serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The open-air restaurant has a rooftop overlooking the medina and comfortable seating in the patio area.

The incredible views of the sunset draw people in to enjoy a cocktail on the rooftop, and it gets booked up very quickly.

I visited initially for a refreshing smoothie and a break from the intensity of the souks and the heat.

We were given breadsticks and olives to accompany them at no extra charge.

I enjoyed looking out over the rooftops of the medina whilst relaxing.

There was no pressure to order something to eat, which was nice.

I decided to book a meal for later in the evening because the vibe was good inside the restaurant and the food looked delicious.

One thing I particularly liked was the decor.

The exotic green colour leading upstairs to the terrace is absolutely stunning.

This was my favourite part of the restaurant, I could have sat here happily all afternoon.

The bathroom is very clean and well maintained.

Returning later for a meal, it was incredibly busy, and the service was slower.

There were people queuing to be seated and waiters rushing about trying to cope with the demand. 

We ordered pizzas, which were very tasty.

They took a long time to arrive, and we ended up having a few beers with olives whilst we waited.

We would have liked a desert, but we didn’t have time to wait for their arrival, so we decided to try again another day when it’s less busy.

We tried booking a table for the following evening but it was full.

I would suggest booking a few days in advance as Cafe Arabe appears to be very popular with tourists in the medina.

The prices are average considering the proximity to Jamaa El Fna, and the food was fairly decent.

It was a little bit too busy for me, and not surprisingly, the waiters appeared to be slightly under pressure.

There were a few discrepancies with my bill, which took ages to rectify. However, it didn’t spoil the overall enjoyment of our dining experience.

I would certainly come back just for a cold beer and to watch the sunset on the rooftop.

Cafe Arabe  is open daily from 10.00am-12.00am

The address is,

184 Rue Mouassine

Marrakech 40000 Morocco

I would recommend booking a table for around 6.00pm this is the best time to come before it gets too busy.