Must-see nightlife in Morocco

  • Cafe Imperial

    Casablanca

    Greatly benefiting from its location on a corner opposite the park behind the Mahkama du Pacha and around the corner from the famous Pâtisserie Bennis…

  • Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    If you're out Diabet way, it's worth popping in to this swanky-looking resort for a drink poolside at the aptly named Le Pool Bar, or sundowners on the…

  • Hôtel Les Amandiers

    Tafraoute

    Order a Flag Special or Heineken from the inside bar and then retire to the outside deck for great views. Just the ticket if you've been mountain biking…

  • Papagayo

    Agadir

    One of Agadir’s most popular nightclubs, attracting international DJs and the party set (you saw them sleeping it off by the pool earlier). If you're up…

  • Argana

    Oujda

    If you build up the courage to take the sketchy lift up several floors of a nearly abandoned building, you’ll reach a spacious rooftop with great views…

  • Aqua Bar

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    The rooftop bar of the Renaissance Hotel is where you head for a drink with a view. Service can be haywire, and the drink you ordered may not be the one…

  • Jimi Hendrix Cafe

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    From Diabat to Woodstock. This low-key cafe is dedicated to all things Hendrix – who may or may not have hung out here back in the day – with walls…

  • Maison B

    Casablanca

    As glam as Casa's club scene gets, this spot near the Anfa Place has a restaurant serving Mediterranean and Asian food. It's particularly popular in the…

  • So Night Lounge

    Agadir

    The hippest club in Agadir and one of the most expensive, laid out on several levels with features like champagne and vodka bars, a live-music stage and a…

  • La Porte du Monde

    Marrakesh

    At this place, tucked into a small square off Rue Riad Zitoun El Jedid, choose either a comfy wicker-style chair at street level or escape the souq mayhem…

  • Sky Venisia

    Marrakesh

    The menu may be so-so at best, but this covered rooftop bar has snaffled a top position across the road from the Koutoubia Mosque. If you're hankering…

  • Hôtel Bellevue

    Sidi Ifni

    Perched on a cliff above the beach, the bar at Hôtel Bellevue is a wonderful spot for a sundowner. Order a Casablanca lager and watch the breakers roll…

  • Eddib

    Sidi Ifni

    Our favourite of the laid-back cafes lining Ave Hassan II. Order up a robust black coffee, tune in to the bouncy 1960s Spanish pop music and take in views…

  • Atlas Chaouen

    Chefchaouen

    If you're desperate for a beer or glass of wine, the bar inside Hotel Atlas Chaouen will do – there's even a great view of the Rif Mountains through its…

  • Café Table de Marrakech

    Marrakesh

    Stagger up the stairs after sightseeing and plonk yourself down at one of the rooftop tables overlooking the entry to Bahia Palace. The food is nothing to…

  • Café Balcón Atlantico

    Larache

    Overlooking the balcón (elevated platform) and Atlantic beyond, this bright, bustling cafe has plenty of breezy outdoor seating and good coffee. It's one…

  • Le Dhow

    Rabat

    This authentic wooden dhow (a traditional Arab sailing boat), permanently moored in the Bou Regreg, is the perfect spot for a sundowner overlooking Salé…

  • Pavillon des Idrissides

    Meknes

    Enter through the horseshoe arch on the corner of Place El Hedim to reach this rooftop cafe-restaurant with a coveted view overlooking the square and Bab…

  • Cafetéria du 7ème Art

    Rabat

    Set in a pretty garden, this buzzy outdoor cafe is popular with students, professionals and visitors. It serves a good breakfast and snacks such as pizza…

  • Café Tagoute

    Sidi Ifni

    Pull up a chair, order a Coca Cola and join the dozens of young men shooting the breeze at this cafe, one of several on the cliff-hugging corniche…

  • Café Aharach Palace

    Middle Atlas

    This modern place has a prime position on Place Aharach, and is perfect for watching the world go by over a nus-nus (half-half coffee with milk). It might…

  • Armstrong Casablanca

    Casablanca

    One of the few clubs in town where you can dance to live music, with a different theme every night – Tuesday is open mic night, Wednesday is Afro Jam and…

  • Cafe Atlantico

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    Perched above the beach, the terrace of this small cafe has sweeping views over the Atlantic from all sides. Have a coffee break or sip on a strawberry…

  • Café Restaurant L’Horloge

    Essaouira

    Set in a pretty square near the clock tower, this longstanding cafe's outdoor tables make a good spot for a sightseeing break over a mint tea or nus-nus …

  • VIP Club

    Casablanca

    On a hill next to the Aïn Diab tram terminus, this long-established and expensive venue has a more inclusive vibe than many clubs in the city, with a…

  • Hassan Fruits

    Dakhla

    Across the pedestrian crossing from the Dakhla peninsula monument, this is popular for a slice of cake and a mixed fruit cocktail. Look for the…

  • Au Bord du Fleuve

    High Atlas Mountains

    This small drinks shop at the river's edge below the bridge prepares tea and instant coffee throughout the day, and makes a good spot for people watching…

  • Orange Café

    Agadir

    This cool little courtyard cafe, with chilled Arabic electronica on the stereo and a fountain gurgling away, serves coffee and light meals (Dh25 to Dh35).

  • Jour et Nuit

    Agadir

    A popular spot for a seafront sundowner. The newer of the two neighbouring branches has a panoramic terrace with brilliant views of the beach.

  • Oliveri

    Rabat

    Oliveri has been serving up top-notch ice cream and superb sundaes since 1950, and this Agdal branch is just as popular today.

  • Petit Poucet

    Casablanca

    A die-hard relic of the 1920s, this bar and cafe was where Saint-Exupéry, the French author and aviator, Edith Piaf used to while away their time in…

  • Gran Canaria

    Sidi Ifni

    This is the most popular spot for local chaps to shoot the breeze over an espresso. Upstairs there's also a restaurant that usually does a brisk trade in…

  • Le 111 Café Club

    Agadir

    Want to know why the hip young things of Agadir pack this lightless, pleathery cavern filled with sweet shisha smoke every night? Let us know if you…

  • La Symphonie II des Douceurs

    Asilah

    A good place for a coffee, mint tea or breakfast, with street-side tables overlooking Bab Al Kasaba. The waiters don't mind if you linger over your drinks…

  • Al Madina

    Asilah

    The main attraction of this simple little cafe in the medina is its sunny seating area in the square in front of El Khamra Tower. It's a great place to…

  • Café Opera

    Meknes

    This grand cafe is among the most popular for Moroccan men to sip their mint tea. Sitting outside and people-watching is a great breakfast pastime. There…

  • Boulangerie Pâtisserie Majestic

    Rabat

    The shaded terrace at this old-school cafe is lovely, but stick to coffee and people watching; pastries were flyblown on our last visit.

  • Café la Joconda

    Middle Atlas

    A modern cafe with plenty of pavement seating and one that’s not threatened by the concept of female customers.

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