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.
6 cafés tested and ranked · Updated 2026
The café suspended above the spice souk
IncontournableThe art deco elegance of colonial Marrakech
IncontournableThe cultural crossroads where all of Marrakech meets
IncontournableThe hidden café above the dyers' souk
DécouverteThe creative HQ of Guéliz for fifteen years
IncontournableThe souk rooftop with a 360-degree view
DécouverteCafé 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.