| p>Marrakech is Morocco's favourite destination and | | | | for money it offers will seduce you as much as any |
| one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Among | | | | restaurant in town. Nested within the Casino of |
| the countless attractions that the Ochre City offers, | | | | Marrakech and decorated in the style of the 1950's, |
| cuisine in its many forms is quite high up in the list. | | | | l'Epucurian is not to be missed. |
| Dining in one of the impressive and charming | | | | The menu is unpretentious but outstanding and offers |
| renovated riads in the captivating and timeless Medina | | | | impressive meat and fish dishes, classic desserts |
| of Marrakech is an unrepeatable experience that you | | | | masterfully elaborated and a fantastic wine list. The |
| cannot miss. Here is a list of 5 of the best restaurants | | | | piano bar ambience, the Italian art nouveau decoration |
| in the Guéliz and Hivernage neighbourhoods of | | | | and the nostalgic vibes keep attracting stars and |
| Marrakech. | | | | diverse personalities from all over the world. |
| 1. Le Comptoir Darna (Creative Cuisine) | | | | Executive chef - Sébastien Bontour |
| Avenue Echouhada - Hivernage | | | | F&B Manager - Vanessa Vukic |
| Le Comptoir Darna is a cosmopolitan oasis of | | | | A LA CARTE 250 dhs |
| exclusive shopping, innovative music and clubbing, and | | | | 4. Le Jacaranda (Traditional French Cuisine) |
| some of the best and most creative cuisine in | | | | 32, boulevard Zerktouni - Guéliz |
| Marrakech. The musical notes create a trendy and | | | | Le Jacaranda has been, since its opening in the 1950's, |
| colourful atmosphere exotically accompanied by | | | | a real institution of French cuisine in the Marrakech |
| oriental dancers and musicians, resulting in a perfect | | | | New Town offering a truly tasteful and imaginative |
| blend liaison between East and West. | | | | menu. Its mastery in the elaboration of French |
| This same fusion is evoked on the menu, a cultural | | | | traditional and modern delicacies is matched by the |
| mixture of intercontinental elements elegantly blending | | | | exquisite quality of its Moroccan and international |
| genuine Moroccan cuisine and a miscellany of | | | | gastronomic excursions. |
| international flavours and aromas. The décor is | | | | Your dinners will be lightened up by the colours of their |
| contemporary, charming and relaxed, lit by candles, | | | | permanent modern paintings exhibits as well as by the |
| coloured by rose petals and mysteriously pervaded | | | | warm and cordial notes of Philippe on the piano. The |
| the fragrance of jasmine. | | | | classic cuisine, the tasteful atmosphere and the quality |
| Assistant Manager - Bouchra Mahfoud | | | | of the products make Le Jacaranda a true jewel of a |
| Manager - Frédéric Pantel | | | | restaurant. |
| A LA CARTE 380 dhs | | | | Chef-owner - Philippe Coustal |
| 2. La Cour des Lions (Gastronomic Moroccan Cuisine) | | | | Maître - Ben |
| Es Saadi Palace - Rue Ibrahim El Mazini - Hivernage | | | | A LA CARTE 350 dhs |
| The Es Saadi Palace seems to have been directly | | | | Lunch Menus 100 to 210 dhs |
| inspired on a fairy tale. Its décor is that of the | | | | Dinner Menu 210 dhs |
| One Thousand and One Nights, so much so that one | | | | 5. L'Orangerie (International Cuisine) |
| has the feeling that Scheherazade may appear just | | | | Hôtel Sofitel - Rue Harroun Errachid - Hivernage |
| around the corner at any time. The view from its | | | | Located on the first floor of the Hotel Sofitel in |
| rooftop is absolutely stunning and displays the | | | | Hivernage, one of the most exclusive hotels in |
| magnetism of the city lights at night and the power of | | | | Marrakech, L'Orangerie welcomes you to a stunning |
| the snow capped Atlas Mountains by day. | | | | rooftop overlooking the Atlas Mountains and the |
| The menu consists of extremely delicate and sincere | | | | Menara Gardens around a refreshingly tempting |
| traditional Moroccan dishes subtly fraternising with | | | | swimming pool. |
| creative and seductive recipes. Avant-garde tastes | | | | The menu is simple a truly impressive, with fish dishes |
| and international flavours remain truthfully inspired by | | | | that will lift you up from your seat, perfectly concocted |
| the grand dishes of Moroccan cuisine and are | | | | contemporary and classical meat recipes and |
| elaborated with the finest organic products. | | | | matchless desserts. Purity and simplicity dominate the |
| Executive chef - Sébastien Bontour | | | | decoration and the casual atmosphere is gracefully |
| F&B Manager - Jenny Lou Mercier | | | | accompanied by an outstanding service. |
| A LA CARTE 470 dhs | | | | Executive chef - Olivier Caparros |
| Traditionnel Menu dégustation 550 dhs | | | | F&B Manager - Mohamed Salhi |
| Menu dégustation Créatif 650 dhs | | | | A LA CARTE 550 dhs |
| 3. L'Epicurien (Bistro) | | | | Come to Marrakech and enjoy the impressive quality, |
| Casino de Marrakech - Es Saadi Gardens & | | | | variety and elegance of its cuisine. The Ochre City |
| Resort - Rue Ibrahim El Mazini - Hivernage | | | | also offers culture and a fascinating tradition, |
| The Epicurien is actually more a bistro bar lounge than | | | | monuments and countless tourist attractions, as well as |
| a restaurant, but the quality of its cuisine, the | | | | the widest range of shopping opportunities. |
| refinement of its atmosphere and the excellent value | | | | |