Best Cafes in Marrakech 2026
From medina rooftop tea terraces to Gueliz specialty coffee shops and cultural café-hubs. Mint tea, noss-noss, single-origin pour-overs, and the best brunch spots — with WiFi ratings, prices, and insider tips.
Marrakech's Two Coffee Cultures
Marrakech has two parallel café cultures that rarely overlap. The traditional Moroccan café — plastic chairs, glass-front counter, men drinking noss-noss while watching football — has been the city's social backbone for generations. A noss-noss and msemen costs under 20 MAD. No WiFi, no English menu, no Instagram.
The new wave — specialty coffee, avocado toast, curated playlists — arrived in the 2010s and is booming in Gueliz and the medina's restored riads. These cafés serve excellent coffee, cater to international visitors and digital nomads, and charge 3–5x local prices. Both worlds are worth experiencing.
Quick Reference
| Café | Type | Price | WiFi | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe des Epices | Medina rooftop café | 25–90 MAD | No | Souk break, atmosphere, photography |
| Bacha Coffee | Heritage coffee house | 50–150 MAD | No | Special occasion, coffee connoisseurs, architecture lovers |
| Nomad | Modern Moroccan café-restaurant | 30–120 MAD (drinks), 80–200 MAD (food) | Yes | Modern vibes, quality coffee and food, rooftop |
| Riad Yima | Art gallery café | 30–80 MAD | No | Art lovers, Instagram, unique experience |
| Le Jardin | Garden café-restaurant | 30–100 MAD (drinks) | Yes | Escaping heat, garden ambiance, design shopping |
| Cafe de France | Traditional Moroccan café | 10–40 MAD | No | Jemaa el-Fnaa views, sunset, budget |
| Terrasse des Teinturiers | Hidden rooftop café | 15–50 MAD | No | Photographers, hidden gems, quiet break |
| Café 16 | Specialty coffee | 25–60 MAD | Yes | Coffee geeks, remote work, quiet morning |
| Amaia Café | Brunch & specialty coffee | 30–120 MAD | Yes | Brunch, digital nomads, modern food |
| Grand Café de la Poste | French colonial café | 40–150 MAD | Yes | Colonial atmosphere, terrace dining, business meetings |
| Kabana | Rooftop bar-café | 40–100 MAD (drinks) | Yes | Sunset drinks, relaxed vibes, evening out |
| Café Kif Kif | Local neighborhood café | 8–30 MAD | No | Authentic experience, budget, meeting locals |
| Café Clock | Cultural café | 25–100 MAD | Yes | Cultural events, solo travelers, community |
| Amal Women's Training Center | Social enterprise café | 40–100 MAD | Yes | Ethical dining, home-style food, supporting local causes |
Medina Cafés
Cafe des Epices
Medina rooftop café
The original medina rooftop café and still the best for ambiance. Three levels with the coveted top terrace looking down on the colorful chaos of the Spice Square. Relaxed, bohemian, unhurried. A place to linger with a book and a fresh juice.
Must Order
- Avocado smoothie (35 MAD)
- Fresh orange juice (15 MAD)
- Chicken pastilla (65 MAD)
Tip: The upper terrace has only a few tables — arrive before 11 AM to claim one. Afternoons are busier but the light is better for photos.
Bacha Coffee
Heritage coffee house
Set in the restored Dar el Bacha — a 1910 palace that once hosted Winston Churchill and Josephine Baker. The Singapore-based brand chose this as one of their most stunning global locations. Gold-leaf ceilings, tiled courtyards, and a coffee list that reads like a wine menu. More museum than café.
Must Order
- Single-origin pour-over from the 200+ bean collection
- Moroccan pastry plate
- Bacha coffee gift tin
Tip: Coffee is priced at international luxury-brand levels (50–80 MAD for a cup). The experience is worth it once. Buy a tin of beans as a gift — the packaging is exquisite.
Nomad
Modern Moroccan café-restaurant
The most polished café in the medina. Three levels with a coveted rooftop terrace. Modern design, great music, and coffee that rivals any European specialty shop. Equally good for morning coffee and evening cocktails.
Must Order
- Flat white (35 MAD)
- Fresh mint lemonade (30 MAD)
- Avocado toast with zaatar (75 MAD)
Tip: Nomad is both café and full restaurant — come for coffee mid-morning when it is quieter, or book for dinner when the terrace transforms.
Riad Yima
Art gallery café
Artist Hassan Hajjaj's pop-art paradise. Campbell's soup can stools, recycled Coca-Cola crate furniture, wildly colorful walls, and a tiny rooftop that is one of the most photographed spots in Morocco. More art installation than café.
Must Order
- Orange blossom iced tea
- Carrot cake
- The visual experience itself
Tip: Maximum 6–8 people on the rooftop. Come at off-peak hours. Buy a signed art print from the gallery — they start around 500 MAD and are genuine collector pieces.
Le Jardin
Garden café-restaurant
A hidden green oasis in the medina. Banana trees, palms, and trailing plants create a cool, shaded courtyard that drops the temperature 10 degrees compared to the souks outside. Perfect for a midday reset. The boutique shop upstairs sells curated Moroccan design.
Must Order
- Fresh mint tea in the garden
- Passion fruit juice
- Light salad plate
Tip: The garden level is the magic — skip the upper terrace on hot days. This is the best medina café for escaping the heat. Also has a small boutique with well-curated Moroccan homewares.
Cafe de France
Traditional Moroccan café
The most iconic café terrace in Morocco. The rooftop directly overlooks Jemaa el-Fnaa — watching the square transform from afternoon market to evening food stalls to late-night spectacle is the quintessential Marrakech experience. Basic drinks, extraordinary views.
Must Order
- Mint tea (15 MAD)
- Noss-noss coffee (12 MAD)
- The sunset view (free)
Tip: Arrive 30–45 minutes before sunset for a front-row terrace seat. The food is mediocre — come for drinks and the view only.
Terrasse des Teinturiers
Hidden rooftop café
A tiny secret rooftop above the Dyers' Souk. Below you, skeins of brightly colored fabric hang to dry across the alley. Above, nothing but sky. Only a few tables, almost no tourists. One of the last genuine hidden gems in the medina.
Must Order
- Mint tea overlooking the colored fabrics
- Msemen with honey and butter
Tip: Very easy to miss — look for the small sign off the main souk path. Cash only. Best in the morning when fresh-dyed fabrics are hung.
Café Clock
Cultural café
Part café, part cultural center. Spread across a multi-level riad in the Kasbah with a rooftop terrace. Regular events: Gnaoua music nights, Hikayat storytelling sessions, cooking classes, calligraphy workshops. The most culturally engaged café in the city.
Must Order
- Camel burger (85 MAD)
- Coffee and pastry
- Ask about tonight's event
Tip: Check the events calendar on their website — the weekly cultural events are unforgettable and free with a food/drink purchase. The camel burger is the signature dish everyone talks about.
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle Cafés
Café 16
Specialty coffee
Marrakech's best specialty coffee. Third-wave roasting, V60 and Chemex brewing, single-origin beans sourced from across Africa and South America. Clean Scandinavian-inspired design, excellent WiFi, and baristas who care about extraction times.
Must Order
- V60 pour-over
- Flat white
- Avocado toast
Tip: The best coffee in Marrakech, full stop. If you are tired of noss-noss and want a properly extracted single-origin, this is it. Great for remote work — good WiFi, outlets at every table.
Amaia Café
Brunch & specialty coffee
Modern brunch spot with an Australian-inspired menu, excellent coffee, and a leafy courtyard. Popular with Marrakech's young creative crowd and digital nomads. Good WiFi, plenty of space, and a menu that goes beyond traditional Moroccan breakfast.
Must Order
- Shakshuka brunch plate
- Cold brew
- Açaí bowl
Tip: Weekend brunch is packed — come before 10 AM or after 1 PM. The shakshuka is outstanding. One of the few places in Marrakech doing cold brew properly.
Grand Café de la Poste
French colonial café
A piece of French colonial Marrakech preserved in amber. High ceilings, ceiling fans, marble tables, and a shaded terrace. This was the city's main post office in the 1920s; today it is a café-restaurant that channels the elegance of that era. Where Gueliz professionals power-lunch.
Must Order
- Café crème on the terrace
- Club sandwich
- Tarte Tatin
Tip: The terrace is the main draw — shaded, spacious, and perfect for watching the Gueliz boulevard. Better for atmosphere than for cutting-edge coffee; the setting is the product.
Kabana
Rooftop bar-café
A rooftop café-bar in Gueliz with a relaxed boho vibe. Mismatched furniture, hanging plants, and a sunset view over the Gueliz rooftops toward the Atlas Mountains. Transitions from café by day to cocktail bar by night.
Must Order
- Fresh juice cocktails
- Coffee and pastry
- Sunset drinks
Tip: Late afternoon is the sweet spot — arrive around 5 PM for the best light. The DJ sets on weekend evenings are a bonus if you stay for drinks.
Amal Women's Training Center
Social enterprise café
A nonprofit restaurant-café that trains disadvantaged Moroccan women in hospitality. The food is outstanding — home-style Moroccan cooking at very fair prices. The daily-changing menu features whatever the trainee chefs are learning that week. Eating here directly supports women's employment.
Must Order
- Daily tagine special (60–80 MAD)
- Fresh juice
- Moroccan salad plate
Tip: The lunch set menu (around 80 MAD for three courses) is the best-value quality meal in Marrakech. Come between 12 and 1 PM for the freshest food. A beautiful cause and a genuinely excellent lunch.
The Local Café Experience
Café Kif Kif
Local neighborhood café · 8–30 MAD
Not a specific café but the category of traditional Moroccan neighborhood café — plastic chairs, glass-front counter, football on TV, and 100% local clientele. These are where Marrakchis actually drink their coffee. No English menu, no Instagram décor, just cheap drinks and real atmosphere.
What to Order
- Noss-noss (8–12 MAD)
- Mint tea (10 MAD)
- Msemen or harcha with butter (5–10 MAD)
Tip: Any café near a mosque or market with older men sitting outside is the real thing. Noss-noss and msemen for under 20 MAD total is the authentic Marrakech morning routine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best cafe in Marrakech?
Cafe des Epices is the most beloved medina cafe — a three-level rooftop overlooking Rahba Kedima (Spice Square). For specialty coffee, Bacha Coffee in the Dar el Bacha palace is the most spectacular setting. For modern vibes and quality food, Nomad combines great coffee with a contemporary medina rooftop.
Where can I work remotely in Marrakech?
The best WiFi cafes for remote work are in Gueliz (the Ville Nouvelle): Café 16, Amaia Café, and the various specialty coffee shops along Rue de la Liberté. In the medina, Le Jardin and KAOWA have decent WiFi. Most medina rooftop cafes have weak or no WiFi — they are for ambiance, not laptops.
How much does coffee cost in Marrakech?
Traditional noss-noss (half coffee, half milk) at a local café costs 8–15 MAD. Specialty coffee at Gueliz coffee shops runs 25–45 MAD. Mint tea everywhere is 10–20 MAD. At tourist-oriented medina cafes like Cafe des Epices, expect 20–40 MAD for drinks.
What is the traditional Moroccan coffee?
The classic Moroccan coffee is noss-noss (literally 'half-half') — half espresso, half steamed milk, served in a small glass. Café cassé is an espresso 'broken' with a splash of milk. Spiced coffee (with cinnamon, cardamom, or nutmeg) is common in traditional cafes. Of course, mint tea remains the national drink and is served everywhere.
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