Where to drink well in Marrakech by the glass and the bottle: natural, classical, and worth the cab fare.
Wine bars in Marrakech. natural, classical, and the grower-focused rooms worth the cab fare.
Barometre on Marrakech's Rue Moulay Ali is Morocco's first mixology bar; Gueliz basement speakeasy with cocktails, wines and Mediterranean plates.
Signature pour: Speakeasy of the month, rotating mixologist creation
Wine focus: Moroccan natural wines and homemade macerations
Food: Mediterranean small plates including duck confit and risotto
Tip: No reservations; arrive before 19:30 or after 22:30. The introduction-to-mixology hour pre-opening is bookable.
El Fenn's 1300m2 rooftop in Marrakech's medina is the city's standard-bearer: Koutoubia views, wines, cocktails, light meals; non-residents welcome daily.
Signature pour: Moroccan rose with the Koutoubia sunset
Wine focus: European and Moroccan wines by the glass
Food: Tapas, light meals, cocktails
Tip: Sunset is the squeeze; reserve a chaise or arrive by 17:30. The downstairs courtyard restaurant is the rainy-day fallback.
Le Churchill Bar at La Mamounia in Marrakech, named for Winston Churchill, is a black-marble Pullman-style bar by Patrick Jouin with champagnes and cocktails.
Signature pour: Sir Winston Churchill cocktail, gin and marjoram
Wine focus: Champagne and grand crus
Food: Bar snacks, oysters, caviar
Tip: Elegant attire required. Plastic sandals refused; the signature Sir Winston Churchill cocktail uses marjoram from the Mamounia garden.