Cafe ArabevsCafe des Epices
Cafe Arabe and Cafe Des Epices are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, Cafe Des Epices scores slightly higher than Cafe Arabe. Cafe Des Epices has a TripExpert Score of 82 with accolades from 6 publications such as Fodor's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Cafe Arabe
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Frommer's
The Guardian Rough Guide
Independent
184, rue Mouassine, Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
From $8/night
Insight Guides "With an Italian/Moroccan menu that includes lasagne, tagine and briouates (stuffed pastries), this is one of the best places for lunch in the medina."
Rough Guide "A sophisticated bar and restaurant in the heart of the Medina and very handy for the souks."
Fodor's "This three-story restaurant in the heart of the medina is a happening place by day and by night, serving both Moroccan and Italian food." Full review
Frommer's "Luca from Milan runs this Med-style cafe with midday snacks served in the serene courtyard in the heart of the Medina" Full review
The Guardian "Café Arabe, Marrakech’s universally loved rooftop bar. It has everything: chilled rosé, an ambient soundtrack, comfy sofas and plenty of shade."
Rough Guide "Afterwards, head to the Café Arabe – a sophisticated bar and restaurant in the heart of the Medina – for a drink"
Independent "Most traditional bars don't serve alcohol, and the Italian-run Café Arabe, in the centre of the Medina, is a good place to sample tea"
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Cafe des Epices Frommer's Rough Guide Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Place Rahba Lakdima, Place des épices, Marrakech, Morocco
From $4/night
Frommer's "The rooftop terrace is a great place to enjoy the sunset, while the first-floor chill-out lounge has become a meeting place for young, arty Marrakchis." Full review
Rough Guide "Café offering refuge from the hubbub and views over the Rahba Kedima from the upper floor and the roof terrace."
Fodor's "Suitably enough, it offers spiced tea and cinnamon coffee along with a good complement of juices and light snacks. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Right smack in the midst of the spice souk (ahem, hence the café’s name) a coffee is obligatory at the Café des Epices." Full review
Afar Magazine "“A Medina institution, Café des Épices is all about the ambience on the square. It’s a great place to meet people and to grab a sandwich." Full review
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Make sure to try the homemade spiced coffee, made with cardamom, cloves, rolled peppers, nutmeg, ginseng, ginger, and cinnamon.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Watch the magic happen as you sip freshly squeezed OJ while overlooking the Rahba Kedima potion dealers." Full review
