After walking through El Badi Palace for close to an hour and a half, I was ready to sit down, and Place des Ferblantiers — the small square just outside the palace, a five-minute walk away — turned out to be the obvious place to do it.
Kosybar
Right on Place des Ferblantiers itself, Kosybar is a well-known, multi-level terrace restaurant and bar, popular for its rooftop views over the square and the surrounding Kasbah rooftops. It’s an easy stop directly after visiting El Badi Palace, and the upper terrace in particular is a popular spot around sunset. As with any well-known terrace restaurant in Marrakech, expect it to be busier in the evening and around peak tourist season.
Café Clock (Marrakech)
A short walk from El Badi Palace, in the Kasbah near Bab Agnaou, Café Clock is a well-established café known for its relaxed courtyard seating and its take on Moroccan dishes alongside more contemporary options. It’s also known for hosting cultural events and storytelling evenings, which makes it a slightly different stop than a typical tourist restaurant if you have time to linger.
Smaller Cafés Around Place des Ferblantiers
Beyond the two well-known names above, Place des Ferblantiers and the streets immediately around it have a handful of smaller cafés and casual restaurants suited to a quick coffee, mint tea, or simple lunch — useful if you’re moving between El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs in the same morning and don’t want a long sit-down meal.
What to Expect on Price and Style
Kasbah restaurants generally fall into two categories: casual local spots serving tagines, salads, and mint tea at modest prices, and a smaller number of terrace-style venues aimed more squarely at visitors, with correspondingly higher prices for the view. Neither is objectively better — the casual spots tend to be quicker and cheaper for a quick lunch between sights, while the terrace venues suit a slower meal built around the setting itself. Cash remains widely used across both categories, so it’s worth carrying dirhams even where card payment is technically accepted.
A Note on Accuracy
Restaurants open, close, change hands, and shift their offerings more often than historical monuments do. The names above are well-established, well-known venues in this specific part of Marrakech at the time of writing, but opening hours, menus, and even whether a place is still operating can change. Verify current details — hours, prices, whether reservations are needed — before you go, rather than relying solely on this guide.
Making a Meal Part of Your Kasbah Day
If you’re planning a fuller day around the Kasbah’s main sights, see our top attractions near El Badi Palace guide for how to sequence your visits, and our one-day Marrakech itinerary for a complete plan that includes meal stops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a good restaurant right next to El Badi Palace? Kosybar, a multi-level terrace restaurant and bar directly on Place des Ferblantiers, is about a 5-minute walk from the palace entrance and one of the best-known options in the immediate area.
Where can I get lunch near El Badi Palace without a long walk? Place des Ferblantiers, just outside the palace, has several cafés and small restaurants suited to a quick lunch between Kasbah sights.
Should I book a table in advance near El Badi Palace? For well-known spots like Kosybar, especially for rooftop seating around sunset, booking ahead is a good idea, particularly in high season. Check El Badi Palace tickets and hours so you can time your meal around your visit.