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