You are in for a treat, beginning with a walk through La Mamounia's spectacular gardens to a riad, and ending with plate after plate of traditional and modern mezze, whole fish, tagine, and flaky pastries. You might want to take a nap on the surrounding cushions (feel free to relax) to the sound of a strolling Moroccan trio.
Terrific nouvelle Moroccan served in a gorgeous setting: the former home of designer Pierre Balmain. Request a table in the walled garden. Settle in with a glass of wine, flaky pastilla, and the sound of live minstrel instruments playing in the background.
Next door to the amtique curios shop L'Orientaliste is a small pastry shop with some of the best sweets in town. French cookies, Moroccan cakes, and small davory treats are piled high on dishes and set upon mirrored shelves.
The central square turns into a boisterous evening hang with snake charmers, storytellers, gamblers, henna artists, and local crowds. Pull up a seat at one of the open-air eateries or kiosks specializing in kebabs, spicy sausages, and sweet mint tea. Watch the grill in front of you, and get your order on a to-go plate.
A strip of tearooms, pastry shops (including the Patisserie des Princes at #32-34 — get the mini flaky bisteeya), cafes, snack bars, and a movie theater.
Cue the rose petals and candelabras: You've come to the most romantic palace restaurant in Marrakech. Tagines and savory pastries are delicate and special and delivered course-by-course-by-course (they keep on coming!) throughout the night. Prepare to be spoiled.
Private dining alcoves are tucked away in a labyrinthine set of buildings. Expect a banquet-style feast. And, well, tourists. But it's worth it for the excellent service and food.