Best Rooftop Bars in Marrakech 2025 — Sunset Views
Marrakech at sunset from a rooftop is one of the great travel moments — the Koutoubia minaret turning gold, the Atlas Mountains going purple, a hundred mosque calls layering across the medina.
Marrakech at sunset from a rooftop is one of the great travel moments — the Koutoubia minaret turning gold, the Atlas Mountains going purple, a hundred mosque calls layering across the medina. The city has a dozen rooftop bars and most of them know exactly how good the view is.
Eclipse and Kabana are the headline names, but the quieter terraces at Nomad and Le Jardin offer the same sky with less crowd and half the bill. 9 rooftop bars, all tested, all worth the sunset.
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 Rooftop Bars in Marrakech
- →Sunset in Marrakech is around 7:30pm in summer, 5:30pm in winter — arrive 30 minutes before for the best light.
- →Kabana Rooftop has the best Koutoubia view; Sky Bar at Es Saadi has the widest panorama over the Hivernage gardens.
- →Cocktails at rooftop bars run 80–150 dirhams (€8–15). Non-alcoholic mocktails and Moroccan tea are always available.
- →Dress smart casual for hotel rooftops (Sky Bar, La Mamounia). Medina rooftops (Kabana, Nomad) are relaxed.
FAQ — Rooftop Bars in Marrakech
What is the best rooftop bar in Marrakech?
Kabana for the Koutoubia view, Sky Bar at Es Saadi for the widest panorama, and Nomad for a more local, low-key atmosphere.
Do rooftop bars in Marrakech serve alcohol?
Yes — licensed rooftop bars serve cocktails, wine and beer. Some medina terraces (Café des Épices, Terrasse des Épices) only serve non-alcoholic drinks.
Best time for a rooftop bar in Marrakech?
Sunset is the magic hour — arrive 30 minutes before. After dark the medina lights up and the atmosphere shifts.
Do I need to book rooftop bars in Marrakech?
Kabana and Sky Bar: yes, 24–48 hours ahead. Nomad and Beige: usually walk-in friendly except Friday/Saturday evenings.