Café Des Épices — Restaurant in Marrakesh Prefecture

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Stepping into Café des Épices is akin to stepping into a vibrant vignette of Marrakech life, one where succulent aromas and sublime views intertwine to create a memorable dining experience. Nestled in the heart of the bustling Rahba Lakdima, this eatery is a charming oasis of tranquility overlooking the lively Place des Épices.

Dinner was a tale of two tagines. My lamb tagine, a traditional Moroccan dish, was a culinary tour-de-force - the lamb succulent, falling off the bone, delicately spiced and beautifully balanced, evoking images of grand Marrakech feasts under starry desert skies.

My companion's vegetarian tagine, on the other hand, was a bit of a discordant note. The vegetables, although fresh and vibrant, seemed to have resisted the slow simmer characteristic of a tagine, resulting in an unanticipated crunch. While some may appreciate this for the added texture, it strayed a bit from the expected tender surrender of vegetables to the slow-cooked charm of a Moroccan tagine.

But it was as the sun began to set that Café des Épices revealed its masterstroke - the view. As we ascended to the rooftop, Marrakech unrolled beneath us in a stunning panorama. The sun setting over the city painted the sky in hues of pink and orange, the rooftops awash in golden light, while the sounds of the Place des Épices floated up, a background score to our elevated feast. It was a sight to behold, an unforgettable tableau that firmly cemented Café des Épices in my memory.

While the culinary journey had its highs and lows, the overall experience was undoubtedly enriching. I would recommend Café des Épices to any traveler seeking to experience the traditional Moroccan cuisine amidst the backdrop of Marrakech's enchanting "skyline." A hint of advice: secure a seat at the rooftop around sunset. You'll...

Worst meal I had in Morocco. My friend and I had lunch in this restaurant, when a boy on our next table spilled his coffee. My friend white trouser was ruined and the women next door said NOTHING about her sons fault. Did not apologize. And the very interesting thing was, the waiter here clean their table really fast, said sorry to the women (for her own son spilled his coffee?), and totally ignored the coffee mess on our table, ignored how much my friend need napkins to clean her trouser. I asked about napkins, then the waiter finally bring us some. The next thing is I confronted the women about why she did not apologize, she said it’s nothing about her. They don’t apologize about that kind of things on their culture. I was so shocked So I asked where she came from. She said Morocco. Oh, that’s why the waiter treated us that different since the second we entered this restaurant. After saw I confronted the woman and I am not a soft person, I suddenly received a not sincere apologize from the waiter. I can tell you it’s fake and she did not mean it. I felt very unwelcome from the waiter’s service. And I saw people from her own country is very welcome, which can be told from her good service and smile. I like Morocco and Marrakech. People usually friendly and that’s why people traveling here. So the thing I encountered here is totally blew my mind. I was ultimately disappointed. If someone traveling here and want a pleasant meal, my suggest? be careful.

Also, the staff in charged of bills? She did not gave us our change. And she did it without Explanation!! I asked, and she gave us a ‘uehhhh’ look, said she don’t have it. It’s not about the money, its totally about her...

I really like this cafe located in Place Des Spices, one of my favourite squares in Marrakesh where the boutiques blend with the little stalls that sell spices and souvenirs and the great wicker market. It is an iconic and popular cafe in Marrakesh and the perfect spot to indulge yourself with the Moroccan breakfast. The pictures speaks by themselves: herb omelette, a selection of Khobz (bread), baghrir (pancakes with holes), harcha (sweetened pan-fried pancakes made with semolina), and msemmen (thin, fluffy and delicate puff pastry squares) served with honey, olive oil, amlou (dip made with almonds, argan oil, and honey) butter, strawberry jam and butter. And fresh fruit salad, orange juice, and Moroccan tea or coffee. It was delicious and clearly there was plenty of food! The only downside is that there is no air-conditioning, and it gets really warm in months like July and August, making it a bit uncomfortable to enjoy your meal. Also, keep in mind there is a 7% supplement on top of your final bill. Other than that, food is excellent, and it is definitely my local cafe to enjoy a real...