A popular restaurant where booking a table is essential.
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 large 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 stopped by for a refreshing smoothie and a break from the intensity of the souks and the heat.
I was given breadsticks and olives to accompany it,
I enjoyed looking out over the rooftops of the medina whilst relaxing and cooling off.
There was no pressure to order anything to eat, and I appreciated the relaxed energy of this busy restaurant during mid afternoon.
I decided to book a meal for later in the evening because the vibe was good inside the restaurant, and the food being served 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 there all afternoon quite happily.
The bathroom is also very clean and well maintained.
Returning later for a meal, it was incredibly busy.
The atmosphere was different.
There were people queuing to be seated and waiters rushing about trying to cope with the demand.
I ordered a margarita pizza, which was very tasty.
I also enjoyed a cold beer with olives whilst waiting for my food to arrive.
I would have liked a desert, but I didn’t have time to wait for its arrival, so I decided to try again another day.
I realised that due to the demand for seating at Cafe Arabe, booking is essential.
Such is the demand for this popular restaurant, I tried booking a table for the following evening but it was full.
I would suggest booking a few days or possibly weeks in advance to guarantee a place.
The prices are pretty average considering the proximity to Jamaa El Fna, and the food was relatively good.
It was a little bit too busy for me during the evening, and not surprisingly, the waiters appeared to be slightly under pressure due to the number of people.
In Marrakech, there are so many wonderful restaurants to dine in, and I favour a more peaceful environment.
The food was nice, though, so I would be tempted to come back at lunchtime, perhaps when it’s less busy with tourists and the energy is more relaxing.
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.
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