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Cafés: Sophisticated cafe in Gueliz
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  • Grand Cafe de la Poste, Marrakech - Marrakesh
    Grand Cafe de la Poste,
    Marrakech
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    I ate at Grand Cafe de la Poste at lunchtime on my last day in Marrakech during a visit to the city in February 2007.

    This upmarket cafe is located in the modern Gueliz region of the city, just off Ave Mohamed V, opposite McDonalds and just a short walk north of Place du 16 Novembre.

    Due to its prices, which are significantly higher than the typical local cafe, this place seems to attract mainly tourists and the better off locals (many of whom were in business suits). Despite its generally high brow appearance and clientele, it does not have a dress code, so the waitresses were happy to show me to a table in my shorts and t-shirt.

    An online menu can be found here. Befitting of its upmarket status, dishes on the menu include:

    Starters:

    Monkfish carpaccio: 85 Dhs
    Shrimp "Provencale" tart: 90 Dhs
    Salmon tartare: 115 Dhs
    Oualidia oysters: 190 Dhs for 12

    Snacks:

    French croque monsieur, turkey or ham: 80 Dhs
    Potato tortilla with artichokes and basil: 95 Dhs

    Mains:

    Spinach fusili pasta: 95 Dhs
    Roast red mullets, saffron rice and peppers: 115 Dhs
    Wok sauteed chicken and vegetables: 120 Dhs
    Skewers of beef and ratatouille: 115 Dhs

    Desserts:

    Pear Charlotte: 80 Dhs
    Classic Tiramisu: 80 Dhs
    Apple tart: 65 Dhs

    The impressive drinks menu includes a long list of fruit juices (mango, kiwi, orange, melon, grapefruit, apple...), a large selection of local and imported red and white wines and very expensive beers. The cheapest beer was Kronenbourg at 55 Dhs a bottle, with Casablanca and Heineken at 60 Dhs a bottle and Corona and Bud at 70 Dhs a bottle. There is also a long cocktail list (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and a selection of vodkas, whiskys and other spirits.

    There are a few tables out front on the pavement, shaded by umbrellas, a few dozen tables on a shaded raised terrace and more tables inside. I sat on the outdoor terrace. The staff are friendly and there are plenty of them to service your every need.

    I opted for:

    3 fried eggs and bacon with sauteed potatoes - Cost: 65 Dhs

    On a menu with lots of fancyily named dishes and expensive prices, good old bacon and eggs looked the best value option for a Sunday brunch to me! As its name suggests, the dish consisted of 3 fried eggs in a bowl, topped with 4 or 5 rashers of bacon and a bowl of about 30 small sauteed potatoes covered in herbs. Accompanied by a bowl of fresh sliced bread.

    Jus D'Orange - Cost: 30 Dhs

    Ice cold fresh orange juice served in a vase, enough for 3 decent sized glasses.

    Comfortable surroundings, an upmarket ambience, good food and an excellent drinks menu. Very expensive by local economic standards!

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  • Theme: Coffeehouse
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: Gueliz, Marrakech
  • Phone: +212 (0)24433038
  • Directions: Located on a side street, just off Ave Mohamed V in the Gueliz district of the city. Opposite McDonalds and just a few minutes walk north of Place du 16 Novembre.
  • Website: http://www.grandcafedelaposte.com/
  • Other Contact: resa@grandcafedelaposte.com
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    Cafés: CAFE ARGANA At the left as you...
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    At the left as you enter the Square from the Koutubia. One of the best terraces to see the activity in the Djema el Fnaa Square. The 1st floor is the best terrace, from the 2nd you can't see much, though is quieter. If you wanna go there to see the sunset, go in advance, as it gets really crowded in the evenings. 75% of the 1st floor terrace is only for dinner, so you'll get more chances to get a place if you go there to eat that if you only want to have a tea.

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    Cafés: Pleasant place to stop for a cooling drink
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  • Koutoubia Cafe, Marrakesh - Marrakesh
    Koutoubia Cafe, Marrakesh
    by suvanki
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    Situated opposite the Koutoubia Mosque - hence its' name!

    Quite a pleasant cafe, with comfy wicker/rattan chairs and tables.

    I stopped by for my mint tea fix, after a morning wandering around the nearby cyber park, then the Ensemble Artisan.

    I'm not sure if any food is served here, I didn't see anyone eating. The cafe is very popular with tourists who appeared to all be relaxing over a cooling drink - which appeared to all be non alcoholic.

    It's a good place for people spotting, as this is one of Marrakeshes busiest areas.
    I was here on Friday mid day, as the call to prayer reverberated all around. Afterwards, hundreds of men streamed out of the Koutoubia Mosque, rushing back to their work etc.

    The only downside is that the fumes from the continual stream of traffic can sometimes be a problem.

    I had a pot of mint tea - Very refreshing!

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Ave Mohammed V
  • Directions: Opposite Koutoubia Mosque, on the corner of Ave M5 and Rue Fatima Zouhra. 2 mins from DEF.
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    Cafés: Basic but great find
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  • Chez Chegrouni is in an excellent position if you want to slake your thirst and fill your tummy. the food is good and not expensive and if you like, you can take a grandstand seat overlooking the square and watch the variety of passers by.

    You can have a basic plate of Morrocan food such as a 'tagine' or tasty omlettes. They have a small but effective menu.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Jemaâ el Fna square
  • Directions: It's situated at the furthest point away from the great minaret - near one of the entrances to the souk
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    Cafés: Cafe Ennaser
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  • This became our regular breakfast cafe in Marrakech. I'm not sure what in particular attracted us. It's on one of the busiest roads on the medina and is one of your typical male-dominated cafes. However, the waiters were friendly, drinks were cheap and it was right beside a crepe stand, from where you could order delicious cheap Moroccan crepes. (Moroccan crepes are saltier and more savoury than traditional French ones - well worth trying)

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  • Theme: Coffeehouse
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Address: Avenue el Mouahidine
  • Directions: Between Rue Bani Marine and Rue Bab Agnaou
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    Cafés: Best Pizza in Marrakech
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  • The Chat Qui Rit (Laughing Cat) is a local favorite in Marrakech. The restaurant is spacious with bright decorations. The owner, Bernard, is from Corsica and does a wonderful job of mixing Italian and French Cuisine. He also decorated the restaurant himself aiming to replicate a provence interior that reminds me of a Vangogh painting.

    The prices are very reasonable and an average meal probably runs 100 dhs- 150 dhs including wine.

    Bernard greets each guest, and after a few visits you will be on a first name basis. As a tourist just passing through you will see a great mix of people including expats and Moroccans a like that come to enjoy home made pasta, pizzas and an amazing creme brulee!

    I love the salade calanque which has calamari, grilled eggplant, grilled peppers, greens, and sundried tomatoes. The Salmon tartare is another great starter. Also I recommend the Pasta Verde!

  • Theme: Italian
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: 92, Rue Yougoslavia
  • Phone: +212 (0) 24 43 43 11
  • Directions: The restaurant is locates in Gueliz between the Royal Theatre and the Bagatelle Restaurant.
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    Cafés: Terrasse Panoramique
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  • The big attraction of Terrasse Panoramique is its rooftop terrace overlooking the Djemaa el-Fna. Drinks are expensive (15 Dh for a mint tea) but not exorbitant, but it's worth it as you have one of the best vantage points over the square, and a nice view of the Koutoubia mosque in the distance. The café is on the east side of the square, beyond the orange juice stalls.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Djemaa el-Fna
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    Cafés: Great cafe in the middle of medina
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  • We ended up in this cafe every day, if not or lunch then for a cold drink and snack to hide from burning sun.
    Cafe was tended to by young local people. The food was somewhat western, but with the local twist and local ingredients.
    We usually had great refreshing salad, coffee, ice cold water, and orange juice.
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    From the cafe we could watch little market with it's bustling life and "funny" tourists walking in large groups behind lady holding a stick, umbrella or any other object high in the air..... hm...

    Salad was really good and erfreshing.

  • Theme: Local
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: 75 Rahba Lakdima, Marrakech Medina 40000
  • Phone: Tel: +212 (0) 39 17 70
  • Website: http://www.cafedesepices.net/index.html
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    Cafés: Great place to watch people right on the square...
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    by Jawnuta, 4 more photos
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    This cafe was right on Derma El Fna and it was few story high. You have a great view from the deck at front of the cafe as well as from the last front.
    People go to this cafe for the views and photo opportunities ( you can zoom in from the top floor on anything you want for free), or because they don't know any better. There are also people who follow the lady with the stick, umbrella or any other object held high......yeah...

    The service, food, and prices are tourist oriented. The place is easy to find and it will feed you if you are hungry.
    I am not recommending this place, but I also don't think you shouldn't go there. It is what it is. If you will get the table in the first raw on the deck or the last floor, it will make out for touristy food and you will be satisfied.

    Oh, and we met few people who enjoyed the food......but yet.... we enjoyed the street vendors.....

  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
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    Cafés: Great View on Djemaa-Al-Fnaa square !
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  • View from Cafe Glacier on Djemaa al Fnaa - square - Marrakesh
    View from Cafe Glacier on
    Djemaa al Fnaa - square
    by MichaelFalk1969
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    The Cafe is located next to Djemaa-Al-Fna square, opposite the Souk entrance. The roof terrace gives superb views on the Djemaa al Fnaa square as the evening spectacles unfold. Consummation is obligatory, but they don`t mind if you just sip a mint tea, take some photos, and then leave. The food is OK and really cheap (a filling chicken coscous for just 50 Dirham), but the service is lousy and orders can take some time. The waiters rather chat amongst themselves than take orders.

    Chicken Couscous

  • Theme: Local
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Address: Djemaa-Al-Fnaa Square
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