Casablanca
There aren’t that many places to have a drink in downtown Casablanca but at the top of art deco Hôtel Le Doge’s stunning spiral staircase is an open-sided…
Must-see nightlife in Northern Atlantic Coast
Essaouira
This sprawling bar-cum-restaurant, where multilevel terraces come with views over the square and port, is a great place for a sundowner. There’s often…
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Rabat
This cafe-bar above the namesake cinema has kept its art deco parquet flooring and sparkling chandeliers, and a terrace overlooking the action on Ave…
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Rabat
Sit back, relax and gaze out over the estuary to Salé at this open-air cafe spread across several tiled terraces above the Andalusian Gardens. Mint tea is…
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Essaouira
Sip on a classic cocktail or one of their bespoke creations (Dh160) inside the stately bar of the Heure Bleue Palais, with its leather chesterfields, a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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Rabat
Oliveri has been serving up top-notch ice cream and superb sundaes since 1950, and this Agdal branch is just as popular today.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
