Situated just off spice square Rahba Lakdima, Nomad café is
spread across four floors, but it’s the terraces (particularly at
sunset) you’ll want to make a beeline for. With views of the
surrounding medina and the Atlas Mountains, dining spots don’t come
much better – or buzzier – than this. Formerly an old carpet store,
the building’s interiors nod to its past, with colourful woollen
cushions and carpets peppered throughout. Expect modern Moroccan
food, with standout dishes including the organic chicken marinated
in sweet harissa, and a hibiscus-infused panna cotta (the perfect
pud).

Le Kilim, in happening Guéliz, is open daily from 8am to 1am.
Red zellige tiles dominate the space, with woven lamps and copper
touches adding further decoration, while design details (cushions
and stools, for example) dotted throughout nod to 21st-century
Moroccan craftsmanship. Food-wise, there’s the traditional
breakfast – the shakshuka and pancakes stuffed with ricotta are
both great – with lunchtime bringing the likes of falafel
sandwiches, and a tagine of chicken with candied lemon. We like it
most come suppertime, though, for its relaxed ambience and the
artistic crowd that rocks up for an evening meal and some great
vin.

El Fenn is a must-visit when in Marrakech, whether you’re
planning on bedding down there or just passing through. Come golden
hour, head out onto the vast rooftop terrace and lap up views of
the Koutoubia Mosque, mojito in hand. The bar and restaurant are
accessible to non-residents, with meals, bar snacks and drinks
available from noon until 10pm. Mediterranean-Moroccan menus are
based on what’s in season, and the jewel-coloured dining space is a
real knockout in itself. High above the medina, it’s an enchanting
setting, where low-key romance is served on tap as twinkling stars
kick in come nightfall.

For lunchtime traditional couscous with a social conscience,
head here. With a philanthropic mission as its guiding light, this
popular Guéliz eatery serves up an ever-changing menu of Moroccan
dishes in a simple, no-frills dining space. Order a creamy
vegetarian tagine with a cup of homemade lemonade and you’ll be
supporting the livelihoods of the women working in the kitchen (and
on the dining room floor, too). The organisation trains women with
income insecurity in culinary skills and restaurant management, as
well as providing language lessons.