Best of Marrakech · 2026
The café is sacred in Marrakech — it's where the city actually happens. Business deals, first dates, afternoon escapes from the heat, the slow ritual of mint tea. But not all cafés are created equal: some are tourist traps with watered-down juice and inflated prices, others are genuine neighborhood institutions. We've spent years sitting in every café worth sitting in, from the three-terrace views of Rahba Lakdima to the quiet courtyards of Guéliz. This list is the result.
Browse all cafés→“The café suspended above the spice souk”
IncontournableCafés / Médina
“The café suspended above the spice souk”
“The art deco elegance of colonial Marrakech”
IncontournableCafés / Guéliz
“The art deco elegance of colonial Marrakech”
“The cultural crossroads where all of Marrakech meets”
IncontournableCafés / Médina
“The cultural crossroads where all of Marrakech meets”
“The hidden café above the dyers' souk”
DécouverteCafés / Médina
“The hidden café above the dyers' souk”
“The creative HQ of Guéliz for fifteen years”
IncontournableCafés / Guéliz
“The creative HQ of Guéliz for fifteen years”
“The souk rooftop with a 360-degree view”
DécouverteCafés / Médina
“The souk rooftop with a 360-degree view”
Café des Épices sits above the spice market with three terraces and panoramic views of the medina. It's the café locals recommend first — for good reason.
For specialty coffee, head to Guéliz. For traditional mint tea with a view, the medina rooftop cafés are unmatched. Our guide covers both.