8 cafes worth the trip across Morocco, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Morocco guides.
Bacha Coffee ★ 4.5 · Marrakech
medina · Dar el Bacha, Rue Fatima Zahra, Marrakech 40000
Bacha Coffee occupies Marrakech's 1910 Dar el Bacha palace: 200-plus Arabica blends, marble salons, 10 MAD museum-only entry to dine, expect a wait.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Arrive at 10:00 opening or after 14:00 to dodge the 1-3 hour queue.
Cafe des Epices ★ 4.3 · Marrakech
medina · Rahba Kedima, Place des Epices, Marrakech 40000
Cafe des Epices on Marrakech's spice square Rahba Kedima is a three-floor Kamal Laftimi cafe; rooftop terrace with Atlas views, walk-in only, no reservations.
Tip: Walk-in only. Hot drinks come in spiced variants (cardamom, nutmeg, cloves) worth the order.
Cafe Clock ★ 4.3 · Marrakech
kasbah · 224 Derb Chtouka, Kasbah, Marrakech 40000
Cafe Clock in Marrakech's Kasbah is a cross-cultural meeting room: camel-burger signature, live music Wednesdays, traditional storytelling, calligraphy.
Tip: Free Wednesday jam sessions, Saturday Berber music. Camel burger is the signature; vegetarians get a falafel-pita.
Henna Cafe ★ 4.3 · Marrakech
bab-doukkala · 93 Arset Aouzal, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech 40000
Henna Cafe near Marrakech's Bab Doukkala is a non-profit cultural cafe and ICNHA-certified henna salon; profits fund 300-plus weekly free education classes.
Tip: Founded 2011. The henna here is 100% natural and safe; book 30 min ahead on busy days.
Patisserie Amandine ★ 4.3 · Marrakech
gueliz · 175 Rue Mohamed El Beqal, Gueliz, Marrakech 40000
Patisserie Amandine in Marrakech's Gueliz, since 1997: French and Moroccan pastries with almond focus, the café side at 175 Rue Mohamed El Beqal opens 07:00.
Tip: Second branch at 6 Rue de la Liberte. The opera cake and almond-paste cornes de gazelle are the bench-marks.
Le Grand Cafe de la Poste ★ 4.2 · Marrakech
gueliz · Corner Boulevard El Mansour Eddahbi et Avenue Imam Malik, Gueliz, Marrakech 40000
Marrakech's Grand Cafe de la Poste in Gueliz keeps the 1920s post-office colonial brasserie alive: espresso to cocktails, French-Moroccan menu, ceiling fans.
Tip: The terrace fronts Boulevard Mansour Eddahbi; the interior bar room is quieter for laptop work.
Kabana ★ 4.2 · Marrakech
medina · Place Koutoubia, Avenue Mohammed V, Marrakech 40000
Kabana sits at the Koutoubia gate of Marrakech's medina: trendy rooftop with sushi-plus-cocktails menu, daily 11:00 brunch through 17:00, late-night drinks.
Tip: Brunch served 11:00 to 17:00 daily; the chakchouka and vegan plates are the standout pick.
Cafe de France ★ 3.5 · Marrakech
jemaa-el-fna · Place Jemaa el-Fna, Marrakech 40000
Marrakech's Cafe de France on Jemaa el-Fna is the city's oldest cafe terrace: the third-floor balcony has the best square view at sundown, drinks the draw.
Tip: Go for the view, not the food. Climb to the rooftop just before 18:00 to watch the square transform.