Sounds Of The Souks

Category: Food and Drink.

An exploration of The Red City known as Marrakech.

The best places for dining out in Marrakech.

  • Bacha Coffee.

    Calling all coffee lovers,this place is an absolute gem.

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    With over 200 different coffees to choose from, Bacha Coffee is a coffee lovers paradise.

    From the exuberant interior with beautifully tiled floors and exotic plants to the finely dressed waiters in their elegant uniforms, Bacha Coffee is a wonderful experience.

    The service is impeccable, and the coffee from all over the world is incredible.

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    Visiting Bacha Coffee is an absolute treat.

    You do have to wait quite a long time for a table, but you can wander around the museum with its beautiful garden and Islamic architecture whilst you wait.

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    You are given a bleeper to notify you when your table is ready.

    Once you are seated inside, you are free to take your time to paw over the extensive menu. The choice of coffee available makes it incredibly difficult to choose.

    I eventually decided to go with a Caribbean coffee from the Blue Mountains, and it didn’t disappoint.

    It was smooth aromatic and had a subtly sweet flavour.

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    It came served in beautiful little cups with fresh cream, chocolate chips, vanilla pods, and an assortment of other delights to enhance the taste of the coffee.

    I also had a slice of cake, which was delicately spiced and tasted wonderful.

    My tastebuds were in heaven.

    I  now wish to try every coffee on the menu, so I’ve promised myself I will go back again and again until I have.

    That’s a lot of coffee.

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    The only downside to Bacha Coffee is that due to its popularity, the queues can be very long. 

    I suggest arriving early around 9.30 am when they first open and join the queue outside.

    It’s worth the wait for the quality of food being served and the stunning decor.

    The breakfast is excellent, and I will definitely be trying it next time I visit.

    Hopefully, I can make my way through the hundreds of coffees on offer from around the world.

    I’m certainly up for trying.

    Bacha Coffee is worth visiting just to capture those perfect Instagram photos regardless of the excellent food and coffee.

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    There is also a shop where you can buy coffee and other beautiful things like cups and  condiment containers to take home with you.

    It’s the perfect gift for someone special.

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    Opening hours are,

    Tuesday-Sunday 10.00am-6.00pm

    The address is,

    Dar el Bacha, Rte Sidi

    Abdelaziz Marrakech 40000

    Morocco

    Bacha Coffee is in a nice area of Marrakech surrounded by plenty of  good shops.

    I would recommend anyone visiting Marrakech to come and see for themselves.

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  • Pikala Cafe.

    A healthy cafe for cycling enthusiasts 

    What a great little spot Pikala Cafe is.

    It’s a quirky, boho vibe suited to health-conscious people offering a healthy, exciting menu.

    If you are brave enough, you can also hire bicycles for the day to cycle around Marrakech.

    Pikala Cafe supports local youth by offering bicycle education and tours around the city.

    Profits support the Pikala Foundation, which fund bicycle projects and provide young locals with education and job opportunities.

    It’s a socially conscious cafe and cultural space serving vegetarian and vegan options.

    The breakfasts here are delicious, and they also do an assortment of light snacks and smoothies.

    The place itself is very pretty, with lots of little nooks to sit and relax in and a nice rooftop.

    It is an open-air cafe, perfect for when the heat becomes a bit stifling in Marrakech.

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    I had a detox smoothie, and it was absolutely invigorating.

    I also opted for a bowl of lentil soup, which was really tasty, and the bread was nice and fresh.

    The freshly made lemonade was very zesty and tangy and gave me the boost I needed for tackling the busy souks.

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    Pikola Cafe attracts a lot of fitness enthusiasts and is a really cool place to hang out.

    Like most places in Marrakech, the ingredients are always fresh, and the quality of the food and drink is of a very high quality.

    Popular dishes here include baghrir pancakes and pitta bowls.

    If you’re looking for a  bite to eat and a nice place to relax for a while, Pikala Cafe is definitely worth checking out.

    They offer free WiFi, and it’s a great place for coworkers.

    Pikala Cafe opens from 9.00 am. daily and closes at 5.00pm.

    On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, it closes at 10.00pm

    The address is,

    139 Arset, Aouzal Road, Marrakech 40000 Morocco.

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