Best Bars in Marrakech: Top Spots for Cocktails, Beers, and Nightlife
Marrakech may not be renowned for its drinking scene—most restaurants skip the wine list—but the Red City offers plenty of options to satisfy your thirst. From themed bars and cozy pubs to stunning rooftop lounges, this cosmopolitan desert gem delivers refreshing escapes.
After sweating through the medina's bustling streets, intense haggling, or endless mint tea, unwind with local brews, imported beers, or creative cocktails just steps away.
Barometre
Marrakech's premier experimental mixology spot, Barometre is a must-visit. Lacking local spirits, the team crafts house infusions for bold signature cocktails. Enter via a massive letter 'B' into an underground speakeasy past grand doors. Knowledgeable, English-speaking bartenders guide you. Don't miss the draft beers or acclaimed restaurant fare.
Café du Livre
Tucked behind Hotel Toulousian's doorway, Café du Livre features chalkboard cocktails and secondhand books in a cozy blue lounge. Ideal for relaxed afternoons reading and sipping. Evenings heat up with 6-8pm happy hour (Tue-Sat), live music on weekends, and Monday pub quizzes—perfect for English speakers near Gueliz shopping.
La Table Espagnole
This Spanish-themed bar pulses with live bands and tapas. Dance while awaiting bucket beers or bottles served to barrel tables. The vibe ramps up late and weekends, shifting from Latin pop to Moroccan hits like Khaled's 'C'est La Vie'.
Lila Bar
Above Carré Eden mall in Radisson Blu's 2nd-floor lounge, Lila Bar offers refuge from Ave Mohammed V's chaos. A central band covers pop hits amid cocktails and beers. Favored by affluent locals and expats, it stays relaxed with a terrace for mild evenings.
Nuphar Bar
Within Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura, this serene hotel bar boasts solid spirits, attentive service, and upscale snacks like wasabi peas. A 10-minute walk from Djemaa El Fna, it's pricey but ideal for post-square tranquility.
L’Auberge Espagnole
Near Barometre, this lively Spanish tapas spot draws rowdy locals for sports on TVs, affordable drafts, and multilingual service. Evenings are boisterous—expect shouts over the din.
Chesterfield Pub
This British-style hotel pub offers a dim, smoky ambiance with plush chairs for gossiping. Escape the sun with Flag Speciale drafts, even poolside on patios when weather permits.
Kosybar
Near Djemaa El Fna, Kosybar spans three floors to a terrace with sushi, ambient tunes turning live soul, and bottled beers. Blender cocktails cool you amid city lights.
