Buddah Bar — Restaurant in Marrakesh Prefecture

I had high expectations for Buddha Bar Marrakesh, especially since I booked in advance to celebrate my friend’s birthday. I was hoping for an exceptional experience. Unfortunately, the evening was far from what we anticipated.

First, despite booking well in advance and being assured that we would be seated by the main stage to enjoy the performances, we were instead seated behind a column, which completely obstructed our view of the stage. This was extremely disappointing, particularly as the performances are one of the key draws of the venue. We could barely see the show, which dampened the atmosphere.

Although we were offered to move seats, the table we were promised was quickly given to other guests. When we requested a seating change closer to the main stage, we were denied on the grounds that we were a party of two, which was puzzling as we saw other couples seated in that same area.

The service throughout the evening left much to be desired. Upon arrival, we were not informed about a minimum spend, which would have been helpful to know beforehand. Once seated, we waited 10-15 minutes before we had to ask for a menu, and it took another 15-20 minutes for someone to take our drinks order. The food order was similarly delayed, contributing to an already frustrating experience.

When the starters arrived, they were cold despite being ordered as hot dishes. This continued with the mains, which were also served cold and tasted bland, lacking the flavors one would expect from a restaurant of this reputation. To make matters worse, my friend had planned to order the lamb curry but was informed by the waiter that it contained beef – an ingredient not listed on the menu – to which she is allergic. This is a serious oversight that could have had health implications and should not occur in a restaurant of this caliber.

Given the occasion and the venue’s reputation, I had high hopes for the evening, but unfortunately, Buddha Bar Marrakesh failed to meet even the most basic expectations. I regret choosing this restaurant for such a special event, and I would not recommend it to others, nor will I be returning...

I made a reservation over a month in advance specifically for a table near the main stage, as it was for my birthday. However, upon arrival, we were informed by the reception that, despite our early booking, we would not be seated in the stage area simply because our party consisted of only two people, despite seeing many other tables of two seated by the main stage. Instead, we were placed at a table in a corner at the back of the restaurant, with no view of the stage or performances, which was incredibly disappointing.

After being seated, we were left without menus for at least 5-10 minutes until we had to ask for them. Following that, it took another 15-20 minutes for someone to take our drink orders, and even longer for our food order to be taken. Throughout the evening, it was evident to the staff that we were unhappy with our seating arrangement, especially after I requested, once again, to be moved to the area we had originally booked. We were told, yet again, that this wasn’t possible “because it was only two of us.” Instead, we were offered a table just two seats away, with no significant improvement in the view. To add insult to injury, we saw that same table being given to two other guests shortly afterward.

The issues did not end there. The starters we ordered from the “hot starters” section arrived cold. When I attempted to order a lamb curry, I was alarmed to be informed that it was not actually lamb, but beef—a crucial distinction that was not indicated on the menu. As I have a beef allergy, this could have been a serious issue.

Overall, the experience was extremely disappointing, particularly given the exceptional experience I had at Buddha Bar in Greece. Unfortunately, I will not be booking here again, and I will certainly advise others to avoid doing so as well.

I regret picking this restaurant for such a...

I made a reservation four weeks in advance, hoping to get a good seat close to the stage, as suggested by the website. However, upon arrival, I was informed that it would cost 85 euros per person to sit in the so-called VIP area. This was quite surprising since there was no mention of these additional costs on the website. Despite the promise of a better experience, the food was mediocre, and the atmosphere was just okay. Honestly, I expected more, especially considering they had the audacity to charge such a high price for a seat. When I asked for an explanation and wanted to speak with a manager, I was ignored. In the end, it felt like they were just trying to take people's money for a few dance performances and some basic entertainment.The food was way too expensive for what you got. The portions were so small that you could barely fill your teeth with them, and believe me, I’m not even a big eater. If the food had been incredibly delicious, I might have overlooked it, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. What we were served was nothing more than an ordinary meal that you can find anywhere, but at much more reasonable prices.

Dear people, don’t be fooled by the attractive presentation of this place. It may look appealing, but it’s absolutely not worth paying 550 euros for an experience you could easily have elsewhere for a fraction of the cost. The atmosphere and decor might be impressive, but they don’t justify the ridiculous price.

I will never come back here because it felt like pure money-grabbing. They seem to think that tourists have money trees in their gardens and are willing to pay outrageous amounts for something that doesn’t match the quality at all. This was an expensive lesson, but one thing is certain: they’ll never see...