Le Grand Cafe de la Poste is a cafe in Gueliz, Marrakech.
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.
Address: Corner Boulevard El Mansour Eddahbi et Avenue Imam Malik, 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.
Signature drink: Cafe almond pastry combo
Tip: Second branch at 6 Rue de la Liberte. The opera cake and almond-paste cornes de gazelle are the bench-marks.
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.
Signature drink: Moroccan mint tea
Tip: Go for the view, not the food. Climb to the rooftop just before 18:00 to watch the square transform.
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.
Signature drink: House cocktails and sushi
Tip: Brunch served 11:00 to 17:00 daily; the chakchouka and vegan plates are the standout pick.
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.
Signature drink: Cafe almond pastry combo
Tip: Second branch at 6 Rue de la Liberte. The opera cake and almond-paste cornes de gazelle are the bench-marks.
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.
Signature drink: 100% Arabica Coffee of the Sultan
Tip: Closed Mondays. Arrive at 10:00 opening or after 14:00 to dodge the 1-3 hour queue.
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.
Signature drink: Spiced coffees (cardamom, nutmeg, ginger)
Tip: Walk-in only. Hot drinks come in spiced variants (cardamom, nutmeg, cloves) worth the order.
Cafe Clock in Marrakech's Kasbah is a cross-cultural meeting room: camel-burger signature, live music Wednesdays, traditional storytelling, calligraphy.
Signature drink: Mint tea
Tip: Free Wednesday jam sessions, Saturday Berber music. Camel burger is the signature; vegetarians get a falafel-pita.
