Marrakech on a Plate: 5 Restaurants Redefining the Red City

But beyond the bubbling tagines and the chaos of the souks, a new generation of chefs and creators is shaping a culinary scene that feels both grounded and daring. From reinvented street food to farm-to-table concepts, here are five must-visit addresses where Marrakech is being served — fresh, bold, and beautifully plated.

1. DADA – A mix between art and gastronomy

Set in a shaded courtyard just off the buzzing Jemaa el-Fna, DADA is not just a restaurant — it’s an homage. The name, a nod to the traditional women cooks of Moroccan homes, sets the tone: here, ancestral recipes are honored and reimagined. Think spiced lamb shoulder melting off the bone, saffron-scented seafood pastilla, or a deconstructed zaalouk served with artful finesse. The interiors echo this femininity — soft, sculptural, and intimate, like dining inside a memory.

⟴ 31 Derb Jdid, Riad Zitoun Lakdim
℡ +212 669 43 69 01
🌐 www.dadamarrakech.com

2. Plus61 – Where Marrakech Meets Melbourne

Minimalist, airy, and infused with laid-back sophistication, Plus61 brings a modern Australian ethos to the Red City. Behind the open kitchen, seasonal ingredients from Moroccan farms are transformed with a light, confident touch: grilled fish with preserved lemon, charred cauliflower over labneh, or slow-cooked lamb with harissa and mint. The name — Australia’s international dialing code — hints at its roots, but the flavors speak a new, global language.

⟴ 96 Rue Mohammed el Beqal, Gueliz
℡ +212 524 45 94 30
🌐 www.plus61.com

3. Farmers – From Local Soil to Your Plate

In a calm street of Gueliz, Farmers is quietly revolutionizing how Marrakech eats. Every item on the menu is sourced from farms within 50 kilometers — organic vegetables, free-range eggs, cheese from the Atlas foothills. The result? A menu that changes with the seasons, full of earthy elegance: beetroot tartare with goat cheese mousse, herb-roasted chicken, or a fig and almond clafoutis. The space is chic and sustainable — where wooden textures meet soft green tones.

⟴ Rue Ibn Aïcha, Résidence Mamounia, Gueliz
℡ +212 664 80 80 02
🌐 www.farmersmarrakech.com

4. L'Mida – The Souk, Elevated

Atop a riad in the heart of the medina, L'Mida offers a refined escape with panoramic views and a bold approach to Moroccan street food. Helmed by Chef Nargisse Benkabbou (author of Casablanca), the kitchen crafts vibrant reinterpretations: kefta burgers with chermoula mayo, sardine briouates with avocado cream, or a tangy citrus pastilla. The rooftop setting is an urban oasis, and the service feels more like being welcomed into a family home.

⟴ 78 Derb Nkhel Rahba Kdima
℡ +212 808 51 51 78
🌐 www.lmidamarrakech.com

5. Blackchich – Moroccan Fusion with Street Soul

Behind its speakeasy-style façade, Blackchich is one of Gueliz’s best-kept secrets. The interior is all sharp lines and moody lighting, but the food is bright, bold, and playfully subversive. Tagine meets tapas here — harira croquettes, octopus with cumin aioli, slow-cooked lamb tacos with ras-el-hanout. This is where young locals and curious travelers mingle, over natural wine and music that hums long after the plates are cleared.

⟴ 57 Rue Yougoslavie, Gueliz
℡ +212 661 50 72 23
🌐 www.blackchich.com