12 Best Rooftop Bars in Marrakech: My Top Recommendations in 2026

There’s a rooftop on every corner in Marrakech. Every time I visit, new ones have opened up, which I obviously have to check out, for research purposes of course.

In a city that can sometimes be chaotic and overwhelming, these rooftops are the perfect place to catch your breath and take in the view from above.

After several trips to the city, this guide covers my favourite rooftops in Marrakech, from lively sunset spots, to relaxed terraces perfect for a leisurely lunch.

One thing to know before you go: many rooftops in Marrakech don’t serve alcohol, as Morocco is a Muslim country. I’ve noted which ones do and don’t throughout this guide, so you can pick the right spot for the vibe you’re after.

Rooftop terrace at La Fontaine des Épices in Marrakech, with woven rattan lanterns strung above thatched parasols, painted cacti along the walls, and diners seated at small tables around a tiled central fountain in golden afternoon light.

Planning your trip to Marrakech

✈️ Getting there: Fly into Marrakesh Menara Airport. I’d recommend arranging a transfer with your accommodation for ease. Cars can’t drive through the medina so someone from your Riad will meet you at the transfer when you arrive to take you to where you’re staying.

🚗 Getting around: Marrakech is very walkable, but there are taxis and Uber too.

⛵ Things to do: My favourite place in Marrakech is Jardin Majorelle, a botanical garden full of exotic plants. Shopping in the souks is a must, and a guided tour is a great way to get your bearings.

🏨 Where to stay: Choose a Riad over a hotel – traditional Moroccan houses built around a courtyard. I’ve stayed in four – Riad 72, Riad Botanica, Riad NayaNour and Riad L’Atelier, and I’d recommend them all.

📱Offline map – Signal can be patchy in the medina, so download Maps.me which can be used even without phone reception.

💵 Cash is king – Lots of places in Marrakech only accept cash, so make sure you have some available. There’s cash points in the airport, and a few in the city.

Best rooftop bars in Marrakech

1. El Fenn

Serves alcohol? Yes

El Fenn is a Marrakech institution, and I make sure to go every time I visit the city. It’s a luxury hotel, restaurant and rooftop bar, with amazing views of the iconic Koutoubia Mosque.

The rooftop itself is beautiful, with a green tiled floor and large comfy red sofas around a central bar.

The reason I love it so much is because it’s got a really laidback vibe, great cocktails, and a delicious snack menu. It’s the kind of place where you easily lose track of time and end up staying for the whole afternoon.

You don’t need to book if you just want to visit the rooftop, but you do if you want a table at the restaurant. El Fenn is one of the best rooftop bars in Marrakech for sunset so make sure you arrive early if you want to go around that time.

Rooftop terrace in Marrakech with red-and-white striped umbrellas shading banquettes piled with pink and striped cushions, colorful mosaic-tiled tables, and a view across rosemary hedges to the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque and the Atlas Mountains beyond.

Marrakech rooftop terrace with red-and-white striped umbrellas shading long banquettes piled with pink and striped cushions, colorful mosaic-tiled side tables, and a view across rosemary hedges to the Koutoubia Mosque minaret in the distance.

An espresso martini and a small dish of olives and pistachios sit on a brightly colored mosaic-tiled table, with a red banquette piled with striped cushions in the background.

2. Noujoum

Serves alcohol? Yes

Noujoum sits at the top of the boutique hotel IZZA, and it’s one of the prettiest rooftops in the city. The terrace is shaded by a wooden pergola, with flowing white curtains and bright pink bougainvillea spilling over the walls.

It’s a really lovely spot for a leisurely lunch or an afternoon drink, they’ve got a great cocktail and wine list, and the atmosphere is calm and laidback, which makes a nice change from some of the busier rooftops in the medina.

The food is excellent too – it’s one of the best restaurants in Marrakech in my opinion, so I’d recommend ordering a few dishes to try.

Exterior view of a Marrakech rooftop restaurant with white walls and a green-tiled roof, featuring an open-air upper terrace with framed black-and-white photographs, flowing white curtains, and tall palm trees, with bright pink bougainvillea spilling over a lower wall.

Marrakech rooftop dining terrace with a slatted wooden ceiling, long banquettes piled with linen cushions, dark stone tables set for a meal, and large framed photographic prints on warm beige walls.

Marrakech rooftop bar with a green-tiled counter backed by wooden shelves of spirits, dark wood bar stools, a forest green awning overhead, and trailing vines and potted plants framing the scene.

3. MÖ-MÖ

Serves alcohol? No

MÖ-MÖ is a rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking Jemaa el-Fnaa – the main square in the medina, making it the perfect spot for people watching.

They have seating inside, as well as two levels on the rooftop, and the design is stunning, with lots of bold colours and clashing prints, and striped parasols on the roof.

They serve a selection of Mediterranean and Moroccan food, as well as soft drinks and non-alcoholic cocktails.

They don’t take reservations so arrive early for the best seats.

Exterior view of Mō-Mō restaurant in Marrakech, with colorful striped parasols visible on the rooftop terrace above a salmon-pink building, framed by the carved wooden eaves and brick archways of the surrounding medina.

Whimsical pastel-toned Marrakech restaurant interior with colorful Moroccan lanterns hanging overhead, hand-painted murals of palm trees and oases, long banquettes upholstered in mixed pastel patterns, and green mosaic tables set with stained-glass tealights and amber goblets.

Marrakech rooftop bar with rattan bistro chairs and stools, a pastel green-and-orange painted counter, a colorful striped awning, and a salmon-pink balcony above against a clear sky.

4. La Fontaine des Epices

Serves alcohol? No

You’ve probably seen La Fontaine des Epices on Instagram, as it’s one of the most beautiful rooftop bars in Marrakech, where lanterns hang across the restaurant and illuminate it at night.

The rooftop is made up of multiple levels, but I think the best spot is on the first level, overlooking the internal courtyard. Reserve a table thirty minutes before sunset so you can watch the lights come on and the place transform.

The food isn’t the main draw here, but for a drink and the atmosphere it’s well worth it.

La Fontaine des Épices rooftop in Marrakech at dusk, glowing with woven rattan and red lanterns strung above thatched parasols, a softly lit tiled central fountain, and diners gathered at tables under a deepening blue sky.

5. L’mida

Serves alcohol? No

L’mida is a Moroccan restaurant and rooftop bar located in the heart of the medina. It’s a really gorgeous space, full of plants, cacti, wicker lanterns, tiled floors, and the all important views across the city.

It’s a lovely spot to escape the chaos of the souks below, and although they don’t serve alcohol, the juices are excellent. Stop in for a quick break, or settle in for a leisurely lunch and order a few dishes to share.

Marrakech rooftop café with green-and-white striped parasols, woven rattan pendant lights, cacti and potted plants framing the space, and patterned encaustic floor tiles, with diners seated at small tables along a sunlit terrace.

Marrakech rooftop café corner with green-and-white striped awning, a leafy ficus tree, black wire chairs with olive green cushions, woven placemats on a wooden table, and an espresso bar in the background.

Marrakech rooftop café with patterned encaustic floor tiles, a large mural of a woman in a green headscarf on a white wall, hanging rattan lanterns under a green-and-white striped awning, and a black metal bistro table flanked by cacti and potted plants.

6. Café des Épices

Serves alcohol? No

Café des Épices overlooks Rahba Kedima (spice square) in the heart of the medina.

It’s one of my favourite parts of the city, packed full of market stalls where locals and tourists shop.

It’s the perfect place to stop if you need a break from the hustle and bustle, and even better if you can secure a seat at the edge, which is a prime people watching spot.

View across a Marrakech market square toward the pink façade of Café des Épices, with its rooftop terrace busy with diners overlooking the bustling stalls of woven baskets, parasols, and shoppers below.

Quiet corner of a Marrakech rooftop café with terracotta floors and walls, dark wooden tables and stools topped with red cushions, woven rattan pendant lights, and a reed-slatted pergola overhead.

Aerial view of a busy Marrakech market square seen through tree branches, with stalls of colorful textiles, woven baskets, and straw hats sheltered under white and green parasols.

7. NOMAD

Serves alcohol? No

On the opposite side of the square you’ll find NOMAD, a Moroccan restaurant and rooftop with views across spice square and out to the Atlas mountains.

It’s a laidback spot with a great food menu featuring lots of fresh dishes, such as zucchini fritters, roast pumpkin, dukkah cauliflower and moroccan-spiced chicken.

The rooftop is split over two levels, so there’s usually enough space if you’re planning on walking in, but I’d recommend reserving a table for sunset.

View across the Marrakech medina rooftops toward the Nomad restaurant terrace, with its pergola-shaded dining area perched above terracotta-toned buildings, satellite dishes, and a distant minaret on the horizon.

Elevated view across a Marrakech market square, with a sea of multicolored parasols and stalls below, surrounded by pink medina buildings and a slender minaret rising in the distance.

Intimate Marrakech rooftop corner with a small black wire table and chairs under a rustic reed-and-wood pergola, terracotta planters of greenery, and a view across the medina rooftops toward Café des Épices.

8. Kabana

Serves alcohol? Yes

Kabana is located on the edge of the medina just across the road from Koutoubia Mosque, and the views are unparalleled. It’s a huge space, with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Kabana serves alcohol, including an extensive cocktail menu, and it has a really great vibe in the evenings, so I’d recommend booking for sunset and enjoying the DJ set – they’re open every day until 2am!

Marrakech rooftop terrace with a long live-edge wooden table and rattan chairs, banquettes piled with patterned blue and yellow cushions, bamboo fencing, and a view of the Koutoubia Mosque minaret rising above the leafy garden boundary.

Marrakech rooftop café with chartreuse umbrellas shading rattan chairs and small bistro tables, hexagonal blue patterned floor tiles, bamboo fencing, and tall palms rising against a clear sky.

Marrakech rooftop café corner at Kabana with rattan chairs around small green and blue tables, turquoise hexagonal floor tiles, bamboo walls, potted olive trees, and woven ball lights strung overhead against a clear sky.

9. Atay Cafe

Serves alcohol? No

Atay Cafe is a “blink and you’ll miss it” kind of place. It’s very hidden, and doesn’t look like much from the outside.

But make your way up past the interior levels and you’re treated to a gorgeous little rooftop with uninterrupted views of Koutoubia Mosque. It’s pretty understated but that’s what I love about it.

They don’t serve alcohol but they do a delicious mint tea.

Marrakech rooftop café corner with a striped kilim-cushioned banquette, a small marble-topped table set with a silver teapot and glass of mint tea, and a panoramic view across the medina rooftops toward a tall sandstone minaret.

10. Dardar

Serves alcohol? Yes

Dardar is where you want to be at sunset. It’s a really cool rooftop with lanterns covering the ceiling and views to the medina one way and the Atlas mountains to the other.

There’s usually a DJ playing too, so there’s a great atmosphere, and the cocktails are absolutely delicious.

It’s very difficult to get a reservation for the sunset spot at Dardar, you need to book months in advance. If you can’t secure sunset, do what I did and book 4-6pm instead. You still get to experience the party vibe as the DJ starts playing.

Lively Marrakech rooftop restaurant in golden afternoon light, with dozens of ornate Moroccan lanterns hanging from a slatted pergola, rattan chairs around small tables filled with diners, and a distant view of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains.

Marrakech rooftop terrace with intricate metal Moroccan lanterns in blue and gold suspended above green-cushioned bench seating, diners chatting at tiled tables, and a view across palm trees and medina rooftops.

A DJ in a baseball cap and gilet plays a set at a woven bamboo booth on a Marrakech rooftop, with ornate hanging lanterns above, green banquettes and red-tiled tables in the foreground, and the snow-capped Atlas Mountains visible in the distance.

11. Odette

Serves alcohol? Yes

Odette is the rooftop bar at La Sultana, one of Marrakech’s most iconic luxury hotels. So unsurprisingly it’s the most expensive place on this list, with a cocktail setting you back 180 MAD/£14/$20.

I do really think it’s worth a visit though, even if it’s just for one drink. The terrace is huge, so there’s plenty of space to spread out and not feel as though you’re crammed in next to your neighbours.

The service is excellent, the team are very attentive and accommodating, and there’s a really lovely laid back atmosphere.

Odette is just a short walk from Saadian Tombs, so I’d recommend visiting the tombs near to closing time to avoid the crowds, and then heading round to Odette for a sunset drink. I loved sitting here listening to the call to prayer, it was so peaceful.

Marrakech rooftop bar with scalloped green umbrellas, black wire bar stools at a curved brick counter, terracotta planters of flowers, and a view across the medina to the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque under a bright blue sky.

View from a Marrakech rooftop at golden hour, with terracotta brick crenellations in the foreground and the tiled minaret of a mosque rising above the medina rooftops under a pastel sky, framed by palm fronds and bougainvillea.

Rooftop terrace in Marrakech at sunset, with a long glass-walled greenhouse-style pavilion on one side and wrought-iron daybeds with white cushions arranged on warm stone tiles, surrounded by potted palms and citrus trees.

12. Nobu

Serves alcohol? Yes

Nobu is a luxury hotel brand that’s well known for its lively rooftop bars, and their Marrakech location is no exception.

It’s located a little outside of the main medina, so you’re not likely to stumble upon it. I actually visited Nobu on my way to the airport to catch my last sunset in the city before a late flight home.

It’s a great place if you want a lively atmosphere though, there’s panoramic views of the city and the Atlas mountains, live DJ sets, and sunset views. They serve alcohol, great cocktails, and a varied food menu.

Nobu are known for their sushi and Japanese cuisine, and they have a whole sushi bar menu, as well as snacks and tapas.

Marrakech rooftop restaurant at sunset, with long wooden tables set for dinner, closed cream parasols, and woven rope railings along the terrace edge, overlooking the city's pink rooftops bathed in golden light.

Read my other Marrakech guides:

The 12 Best Things to do in Marrakech

The 8 Best Marrakech Restaurants: My 2026 Recommendations

12 Best Rooftop Bars in Marrakech: My Top Recommendations

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