Marrakech: Medina Stories Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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What to order at Mama Afrika
- Must order
- The Afro-fusion bowl of the week; the vegan menu is one of the deepest in Gueliz.
- Signature dishes
- Afro-fusion bowls, Vegan plates, Tropical salads
- Editor tip
- Monday live music nights fill up; reserve. Vegetarians can build a full meal across the appetizer list.
CuisineWest African
Price$$
Neighborhoodgueliz
HoursDaily 09:00-02:00
Phone+212 5 24 42 09 36
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Signature dishes: Afro-fusion bowls, Vegan plates, Tropical salads
Must order: The Afro-fusion bowl of the week; the vegan menu is one of the deepest in Gueliz.
Tip: Monday live music nights fill up; reserve. Vegetarians can build a full meal across the appetizer list.
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Location
Address: Rue Oum Errabia, Gueliz, Marrakech 40000
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Signature: Mechoui lamb, Tangia, Mixed grill
Order: Mechoui by weight, with khobz and cumin; the tangia is the alternative.
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Signature: Homemade pasta, Italian or Moroccan tasting, Tiramisu
Order: Pick the Italian or the Moroccan menu, not both; the kitchen executes each tradition cleanly when it commits.
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Signature: Daily pasta, Salad of the day, Raspberry ricotta cheesecake
Order: Whatever the day's pasta is; finish with the raspberry ricotta cheesecake.
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Signature: Beats burger, Bagels, Music-themed menu
Order: Standard Beats burger with frites; bagels are the lunch alternative.
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Signature: Mechoui lamb, Tangia, Mixed grill
Order: Mechoui by weight, with khobz and cumin; the tangia is the alternative.
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