Best Bars in Marrakech (2026)

Award-winning speakeasy in the heart of Gueliz

The first restaurant & bar dedicated to mixology in Marrakech since 2016, and my absolute go-to when I'm off duty. Created by the Hadni brothers, this speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar hides in a basement accessible through an unmarked door on Rue Moulay Ali — a deliberate prohibition-era filter that keeps the vibe right. Youssef behind the bar has been crafting cocktails here since day one and knows my order before I sit down. TOP 10 Middle East & North Africa 2023 by Tales of the Cocktail. Cocktails 80–150 MAD. Best crowd: Thursday from 9pm when the industry crowd winds down. Updated March 2026.

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Rooftop haven above the souks since 2007

La Terrasse des Epices has been one of my non-negotiable recommendations for anyone visiting Marrakech since I first stumbled up there in 2016 — and it has been doing this since 2007, which tells you something. The open-air rooftop sits deep inside the medieval souk network, accessed through a maze of covered alleys that the GPS will get wrong at least once. When you arrive, the space opens up: a wide terrace above the rooftops with unobstructed views of the Koutoubia minaret and the Atlas Mountains forming the backdrop. The kitchen does Moroccan and Mediterranean fusion — bastilla, lamb tagine, grilled fish, seasonal salads — with a quality that holds up well above standard tourist-territory cooking. Cocktails are well-crafted and the Champagne list is genuinely serious for Marrakech. Budget around 200-350 MAD per person for drinks, more for a full dinner. On select evenings, DJs and live musicians perform from around 9 PM — the acoustic properties of the rooftop make even ambient sets sound surprisingly good. On hot days, the water misters keep the temperature manageable. The crowd is international but not overwhelmingly so — a mix of well-traveled visitors, Marrakech expats, and the occasional celebrity. This is one of those best bars in Marrakech that genuinely earns the description. Updated April 2026.

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Morocco's first wine bar

The first wine bar in Morocco, still the best after nearly a decade, and a place I've been recommending to every wine lover who visits Marrakech. Located in Gueliz, 68 Bar à Vin pours several hundred references by glass and bottle from France, Italy, Spain, and Morocco's own underrated vineyards. The menu is pure French brasserie comfort — charcuterie boards, raclette, tartiflette, oysters on Friday evenings, and one of the best entrecôtes in town around 180 MAD. Industrial décor with barrel stools and bottle-chandelier lighting that somehow works perfectly. Wine from 40 MAD/glass, bottles from 190 MAD. Arrive by 7:30pm on weekends or expect a wait. Updated March 2026.

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Art, culture, and creative cocktails

Kechmara is a Gueliz institution — a multifunctional hybrid space that has been at the center of the modern Marrakech bar scene for over a decade. Positioned in the heart of the gallery district on Rue de la Liberté, it combines a ground-floor café-restaurant with a concept store, a rooftop terrace that is one of the best sun-trapping spaces in the city, and an evening bar program that draws a consistent mix of artists, creatives, local professionals, and informed international visitors. The aesthetic is 1970s with precision — warm woods, vintage furniture, a color palette that looks like it was designed specifically for this building. The kitchen runs from breakfast through late evening, with a menu that includes the burger that many locals consider the best in Marrakech, alongside salads, sandwiches and daily specials. The happy hour runs 18:00-19:30 with 50% off cocktails — one of the better value propositions in the city. The concept store carries objects and clothing that reflect genuine taste. Live music on irregular nights is worth catching when it happens. The rooftop fills at lunch and again from around 7 PM — if you want a table, arrive early.

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French colonial charm since 1925

Le Grand Café de la Poste is one of the few genuinely historical bars in Marrakech — built in the 1920s in Gueliz at the moment the French protectorate was reshaping the city, it has welcomed figures including Jacques Majorelle, General Lyautey, and Pasha El Glaoui, and continues to function as both heritage building and active venue. The colonial-era architecture is intact in the most important ways: the high ceilings, the tiled floors, the period details that give it a weight that no new build can replicate. The terrace on Rue El Imam Malik is one of the best people-watching perches in the modern city. The kitchen runs from breakfast through to the last drink — a long day that reflects the venue's role as an anchor point for both residents and visitors. The jazz evenings that run regularly are genuine and the acoustics of the room suit the format. Cocktails are competently made and the wine selection is better than most bars in this price range. The crowd skews toward well-traveled international visitors, Marrakech expats who appreciate history, and occasional Moroccan professionals meeting in a setting that carries neutrality and prestige simultaneously. Prices are mid-range for the city — reasonable for what the setting provides.

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Sir Winston's favourite Marrakech refuge

Named in honour of Sir Winston Churchill, who considered La Mamounia one of the most beautiful places in the world — and I'd argue he was absolutely right. Transformed into a luxurious Pullman carriage with smoky oak paneling and back-lit walls, this bar inside La Mamounia feels like stepping into a 1920s first-class train to nowhere. The bartender — trained in London — makes the best Old Fashioned in Marrakech, hands down. Over 50 single malts and Japanese rarities on the whisky menu from 180 MAD/glass. Smoked fish and caviar also available. Dress to impress — this is La Mamounia. Updated March 2026.

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Medina mystique meets modern mixology

Le Salama is one of the most theatrical addresses in Marrakech — a three-level restaurant and lounge stacked directly above the chaos of Jemaa el-Fna, with 360-degree views, live belly dance performances every evening, and a kitchen that takes Moroccan cooking seriously. Most visitors head straight for the rooftop, and that's their loss. The ground floor bar is genuinely worth stopping at: intimate, shadowy, with lower prices than upstairs and a bartender who puts real care into the mojitos. The decor blends colonial-era furniture with handcrafted Moroccan tilework, zellij and carved cedar ceilings — the kind of craftsmanship that took years and will never be replicated. I've been coming to Le Salama since 2015 and it remains one of the best seats for experiencing Marrakech at its most alive. Cocktails run around 90-140 MAD, tagines and couscous from around 150-200 MAD. The belly dance and live gnaoua music performances start around 8 PM and go until late — the energy in the main dining room is unlike anywhere else in the Medina. If you want the full experience, book a table for dinner and plan to stay three hours minimum. If you're passing through, stop at the ground floor bar for one drink — the vibe will get under your skin. This is what the best bars in Marrakech look like when they have history behind them. Updated April 2026.

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Live jazz on a hidden Medina rooftop — the sunset happy hour locals don't want you to know about

La Pergola is one of Marrakech's best-kept secrets — a rooftop jazz bar tucked away in the Medina with panoramic views over the ancient terraces. Every evening features live jazz from 7 PM, and the happy hour (4-6 PM) offers some of the best drink deals in the old city. The intimate setting seats maybe 40 people maximum, so it fills fast — especially in high season and on weekends. The cocktails are well-crafted and priced reasonably by Medina standards, around 70-110 MAD a glass during happy hour, closer to 100-140 MAD in the evening. The views over the Medina rooftop landscape at sunset are the kind of image you came to Marrakech for — terracotta tiles, TV satellite dishes, the Koutoubia in the distance, and the Atlas if you're lucky with clarity. The resident jazz trio plays with genuine feeling, not background noise — these are musicians who have clearly spent time with the material. The crowd skews toward well-traveled visitors in their 30s and 40s, couples on a date night, and the occasional local who has discovered the place. There is no VIP, no bottle service, no DJ — just good jazz, well-made drinks, and one of the most honest atmospheres in the city. One of the best bars in Marrakech for anyone who wants something genuinely different. Updated April 2026.

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Marrakech's original Irish pub — cold Guinness, live sport, and proper craic since 2008

O'Mulligan is the go-to spot for expats, rugby fans, and anyone craving a cold Guinness in the Red City. This proper Irish pub in Guéliz screens every Premier League, Champions League, and Six Nations match on multiple screens. The atmosphere is pure pub — dark wood, draft beers, fish and chips, and a crowd that knows every chant. It's also one of the few places in Marrakech where you can watch international sports with English commentary. The menu runs proper pub food: fish and chips, burgers, loaded nachos, around 80-140 MAD for mains. Guinness on draft runs around 55-70 MAD a pint. Friday and Saturday nights get packed with a mix of expats, tourists, and Moroccans who love the vibe. On big match days — Champions League knockouts, Six Nations weekends — arrive at least 30 minutes early to guarantee a seat. The billiards table at the back sees serious action on quieter weeknights. This is one of those best bars in Marrakech for anyone who misses the comforts of a proper European pub. Updated April 2026.

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Old-school bar-tapas with vintage mechanic vibes in Gueliz

Le Mecano is the kind of Gueliz bar that takes zero effort to love and considerable effort to leave. The decor is built around a genuine obsession with vintage mechanics — bicycles hang from the ceiling, motorbike engine parts line the shelves, and the beer tap is a repurposed camshaft that actually works. The atmosphere is warm, unpretentious, and populated by a loyal crowd of long-term expats, Moroccan regulars, and those lucky enough to stumble in from the street. Draft beer is the order of the day — local Casablanca and Flag Speciale flow freely at prices well below the hotel bar average, around 35-50 MAD a glass. The tapas are generous and honest: grilled chorizo, patatas bravas, cheese boards with decent European selections, and one of the few pork menus you'll find at a licensed bar in Marrakech. Monday nights are karaoke nights and they are exactly as chaotic and fun as that sounds — the room gets packed by 10 PM and the song choices are eclectic. On select evenings a guitarist performs live from around 9 PM, which gives the place a warmth that few bars in the city match. This is one of those best bars in Marrakech where you come for one drink and leave four hours later. Sunday closed, open from 6 PM the rest of the week. Updated April 2026.

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Guéliz's late-night tapas & pre-club lounge

Casa de Hoy is a versatile tapas bar and lounge in Guéliz that doubles as the perfect pre-club warm-up spot for Marrakech's nightlife circuit. Open daily from noon until 2 AM, it bridges the gap between dinner and late-night with a Mediterranean-meets-Moroccan menu — grilled meats, sharing plates, solid vegetarian options — paired with craft cocktails that come in around 90-130 MAD. The vibe starts relaxed around dinner service and builds steadily through the night. By 11 PM on weekends, the terrace becomes a genuine social scene, with a crowd that's well-dressed without being over-the-top: Gueliz locals, expats and informed visitors who know the neighbourhood. Live music happens on selected evenings — check the Instagram before you go. The smart casual dress code is enforced after 10 PM. This is my go-to before heading to Hivernage because the food is actually good rather than an afterthought, the cocktails are mixed with real attention, and the pacing of the evening feels natural — no pressure to turn the table. One of the best bars in Marrakech 2026 for transitioning smoothly from dinner to nightlife. Updated April 2026.

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Guéliz's late-night sports bar with pool, darts, and a crowd that stays till closing

Cat Bar is Marrakech's beloved dive bar and sports bar hybrid — unpretentious, cheap drinks, pool tables, dart boards, and screens showing everything from UFC fights to Ligue 1. Located on a Guéliz side street, it draws a loyal mix of Moroccan regulars, French expats, and backpackers who've discovered that the best nights in Marrakech don't always require a dress code. The beer is cold, the music is loud, and nobody judges your outfit. Beers run around 30-45 MAD and cocktails stay well under 80 MAD — genuinely rare in this city. The pool tables see serious competition on Thursday nights when the regular crowd runs an informal tournament. The dart boards are always occupied. Screens cover football, rugby, UFC, and whatever else is on that night. It fills from about 9 PM on weekdays and earlier on weekends, staying open until 2-3 AM. This is the kind of bar that makes up the backbone of the Gueliz nightlife scene — not glamorous, completely honest, and one of the best bars in Marrakech for a no-budget night that lasts. Updated April 2026.

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