Best Bars in Marrakech 2025 — Where to Drink
Drinking in Marrakech is different from any other city — Morocco is a Muslim country and alcohol is available but not everywhere. What you will find: exceptional cocktails with a sunset view, vintage Moroccan wines and some of the most atmospheric bar settings in North Africa.
Drinking in Marrakech is different from any other city — Morocco is a Muslim country and alcohol is available but not everywhere. The bars that exist are either rooftop hotel terraces, licensed riad restaurants, or the handful of international bars in Gueliz and Hivernage. What you won't find: pub crawls, cheap beer, or late-night dive bars.
What you will find: exceptional cocktails with a sunset view, vintage Moroccan wines you've never heard of, and some of the most atmospheric bar settings in North Africa. 9 bars, all tested, all worth the evening.
Nomad
Medina · €€ · ★ 4.6
A modern Moroccan restaurant with a stunning rooftop terrace overlooking the medina rooftops. Known for reinventing traditional Moroccan dishes with a contemporary twist.
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Nomad
★ 4.6Medina · €€
A modern Moroccan restaurant with a stunning rooftop terrace overlooking the medina rooftops. Known for reinventing traditional Moroccan dishes with a contemporary twist.
Comptoir Darna
★ 4.6Hivernage · €€€
Part restaurant, part cabaret, Comptoir Darna is where Marrakech dresses up for the night. Belly dancers perform while guests feast on Moroccan dishes in a palatial riad setting.
Le Salama
★ 4.6Medina · €€€
Four floors of Moroccan opulence overlooking Jemaa el-Fna. The rooftop bar offers the best views of the square at sunset while the restaurant below serves refined Moroccan classics.
Kosybar
★ 4.5Medina · €€
A rooftop bar-café overlooking the Place des Ferblantiers and the stork nests on the Badi Palace walls. Famous for sunset cocktails and jazz evenings.
Sky Bar at Es Saadi
★ 4.6Hivernage · €€€
The highest rooftop bar in Marrakech with panoramic views from the Atlas Mountains to the Koutoubia minaret. DJs, cocktails and a crowd that dresses to impress.
Kabana Rooftop
★ 4.5Medina · €€
A casual rooftop restaurant and bar with unobstructed views of the Koutoubia Mosque. Relaxed vibe, good cocktails and a menu mixing Moroccan and international dishes.
Beige Rooftop
★ 4.4Gueliz · €€€
A sophisticated rooftop lounge in Gueliz with an Instagrammable white-and-beige aesthetic, creative cocktails and a menu of light bites. The Friday sunset sessions are legendary.
Café du Livre Rooftop
★ 4.3Gueliz · €€
A literary café on the ground floor that becomes a charming rooftop bar in the evenings. Books for sale, good wine, relaxed atmosphere and a crowd of expats and travelers.
Rooftop at Nomad
★ 4.7Medina · €€
The rooftop of Nomad restaurant is the best spot in the medina for sunset drinks with views over the ancient rooftops and a distant glimpse of the Atlas Mountains.
Local Tips for Bars in Marrakech
- →Alcohol is served in licensed hotels, riads and restaurants — not in traditional cafés or public spaces.
- →Moroccan wine is surprisingly good — try Château Roslane or Domaine de la Zouina for excellent local reds.
- →Bars close earlier than in Europe — most wind down by midnight. Start your evening at sunset (7–8pm).
- →Comptoir Darna in Hivernage has the best nightlife atmosphere with live music and belly dancing.
FAQ — Bars in Marrakech
Can you drink alcohol in Marrakech?
Yes — many licensed bars, hotels and restaurants serve alcohol. Street bars and traditional cafés do not.
What are the best bars in Marrakech?
Sky Bar at Es Saadi for panoramic views, Kabana Rooftop for medina atmosphere, and Comptoir Darna for nightlife.
Is nightlife good in Marrakech?
It's limited compared to European cities but distinctive. Hivernage has the best nightlife; the medina is quieter after dark.
How much do drinks cost in Marrakech?
Beer: 40–60 dirhams (€4–6). Cocktails: 80–150 dirhams (€8–15). Moroccan wine by the glass: 50–80 dirhams (€5–8).