Must-see nightlife in Morocco

  • 555 Famous Club

    Marrakesh

    Most clubbers' venue of choice, 555 has a fun, non-sleazy vibe with tight security on the door and pumps out house, trance, Europop and RnB until the wee…

  • Cafe Hafa

    Tangier

    A 10-minute walk west from the medina is this beloved sea-facing cafe with what many locals consider Tangier's best view. Opened in 1921, Cafe Hafa mainly…

  • Bakchich

    Marrakesh

    This laid-back spot with outdoor seating under a bright yellow awning is a good choice to chill after weaving through the souqs. Grab one of the tables,…

  • Bô & Zin

    Marrakesh

    If you want to hang out with Marrakesh's beautiful people, this is the place to be. This rather chic place, with DJ decks behind the bar and garden area…

  • Les Jardins de la Medina

    Marrakesh

    Mature palms and soothing fountains create a relaxing little enclave at this courtyard bar within a classy 1920s Kasbah hotel. Live musicians can often be…

  • Le Trica

    Casablanca

    This American-style gastropub is set over two levels but still gets jam-packed on Friday and Saturday nights when the DJ spins techno. It's also a popular…

  • Cafe Restaurant Place Lahdim

    Meknes

    Come dusk, this succession of roof terraces is where young locals settle in for a sundowner coffee. The best tables are at the top, where you can watch…

  • Sky 28

    Casablanca

    This retro-looking lounge bar sits on the top of the Kenzi Tower Hotel, so grab a pricey cocktail and drink in the 360-degree views all the way to to the…

  • Casa de España

    Tetouan

    It looks like a living room, with a leather couch facing a fireplace, TV and football trophies, but in fact Casa de España is one of Tetouan's few bars…

  • Hôtel Palais Salam

    Taroudant

    Tucked away poolside in the lush, expansive gardens of the Hotel Palais Salam, this is the best (only!) place to relax over a cold beer away from the…

  • Zazen Centre

    Meknes

    At the end of a skinny lane, this little courtyard house is a social hub for creative young Meknassis, hosting acoustic music and art workshops. It's open…

  • Hotel Parador

    Chefchaouen

    Hotel Parador's restaurant offers beer and wine with meals, which may be enjoyed poolside on the back terrace. But if you aren't hungry or are looking for…

  • Kasbah Café

    Marrakesh

    Come sunset, the roof terrace of this cafe is a prime viewing platform for the unfurling nightly social life around Kasbah Mosque. Relax with a fresh…

  • Regue Jamaa

    Marrakesh

    Watch the comings and goings around Bab Doukkala mosque from under a straw umbrella on the front terrace of this laid-back cafe. There's a long juice list…

  • Chesterfield Pub

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    This secret bar on the 1st floor of the Nassim Hotel is a tale of two halves. Inside, the wood-panelled bar is a place where art deco–inspired drinking…

  • Café Semmarine

    Marrakesh

    This old-fashioned cafe with its wooden stained-glass entranceway is hidden right inside bustling Rue Semmarine. Inside it's spotlessly clean, and the…

  • Dolcefreddo

    Essaouira

    Perfect for people watching from under a shady parasol, this alfresco cafe serves the best espresso in the medina, alongside top-notch gelato – or combine…

  • La Bodega de Tanger

    Tangier

    This hopping tapas bar feels like something you'd find in Europe or the US, not a country where drinking is widely frowned upon. No matter, drinks here…

  • Grand Balcon du Café Glacier

    Marrakesh

    Yes, it's a total tourist trap, but the roof terrace here is the place on the Djemaa to get a good overall view of the carnival of life below. Head…

  • Entrevinos

    Melilla

    Waiters rarely get a rest at this busy neighbourhood bar. Welcoming staff serve booze to the social clientele along with some of the city's best tapas (€2…

  • Taj'in Darna

    Marrakesh

    If it's time to put your feet up after some Djemaa action, relaxed Taj'in Darna is a decent option, with friendly staff and good terrace views on the…

  • Kafé Fnaque Berbère

    Marrakesh

    Sadly the bookstore that made this cafe unique is no more, but Fnaque Berbère still has efficient staff and one of the highest bird's-eye views of the…

  • Dublin

    Ceuta

    Live music blasts Thursday through Saturday at this Irish pub, which stays open for 365 thirsty days a year. No food here, only drinks. If the volume gets…

  • 555

    Tangier

    By day, the party's at Sky 5, a tapas bar and lounge restaurant with plenty of comfy seating on the new Tanja Marina Bay. After 11pm, the party moves over…

  • Beach & Friends

    Essaouira

    Smack bang on the beach, this colourful lounge-bar turns from a popular sunbathing spot into the place for sundowners. There’s a list of classic cocktails…

  • Amnesia

    Rabat

    A Rabat institution (it opened in 1989), this huge, pricey and perennially popular club can accommodate more than 1000 patrons and sees plenty of action…

  • Le Patio

    Essaouira

    This hip bar and restaurant is a seductively lit den with blood-red furnishings and a black mirror ball. You’ll need to buy some tapas (Dh40) to just sit…

  • Casa José

    Rabat

    Soak up the Andalusian vibe at this Moroccan chain of classy bars, complete with flamenco shows and Spanish tapas. Enjoy a glass or two of Moroccan wine…

  • Club Nautique

    Al Hoceima

    Breathe in the fresh salty sea air with a Moroccan beer atop the Club Nautique fish restaurant. The bar here usually attracts quite a crowd, especially…

  • Panorama Bar

    Taghazout

    Featuring a 180-degree view of the beach and breakers, the Panorama is a perfect place to take a juice break while exploring the town. Simple meals are…

  • Café Alba

    Casablanca

    This cafe is worth a stop for its art deco–era elegance, female-friendly atmosphere and premium people-watching seats. The set breakfast deals offer the…

  • Espace Belle Vue

    High Atlas Mountains

    A pleasant spot for a coffee or tea with outdoor tables on the square, just opposite the new mosque.

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    L'Auberge Espagnole

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    It's a bit dark, smoky and blokey, but L'Auberge Espagnole is a decent enough place to drink if you're looking for a sports bar (though most of the space…

  • Hole in the Wall Bar

    Tangier

    For chuckles only, walk up Rue Prince Héretier from the Terrasse des Paresseux one-and-a-half blocks and you'll see a swinging black door, Old West style…

  • Regine Club

    Tangier

    Welcome to the 1980s. This disco has stayed the same so long it's a museum piece, replete with a glass-reflecting ball and purple velour couches. It doesn…

  • Café de France

    Marrakesh

    One of the Djemaa's old timers, the balconies of Café de France still have some of the best views of the square, but don't they know it. Service is often…

  • Churchill Bar

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    On their trips to Marrakesh, former British prime minister Winston Churchill and US president Franklin D Roosevelt spent their downtime at La Mamounia…

  • Le Marrakchi

    Marrakesh

    This dimly lit restaurant is the only one with views directly onto the square that serves alcohol, but the viewing is through glass windows and unless it…

  • Café Restaurant La Noria

    Fez

    Set in a tumbledown riad by a splashing fountain, this old-fashioned cafe is a pleasant place for coffee or juice, and convenient to Jnan Sbil and the…

  • Océan Vagabond

    Essaouira

    This laid-back beachfront place is the perfect spot to while away a lazy afternoon; it's open for lunch daily, and stays open for drinks and dinner on…

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