Mar 13, 2025
Rooftop Dardar the ideal stop in the old city of Marrakech by lefigaro
Perched at the top of the medina, Rooftop Dardar enchants with its fusion cuisine, breathtaking view, and friendly atmosphere. A true hidden gem of Marrakech, to be discovered without delay.
For the past two years, Rooftop Dardar has been offering a unique culinary experience to both locals and occasional visitors of Marrakech. It must be said that this restaurant-bar houses on its rooftop terrace one of the most beautiful spots in the city to admire the sunset and enjoy the ambiance at any time of the day. From noon to midnight, Mounir Rochdi's cuisine (finalist of the Top Chef Arabe 2019 competition) surprises the taste buds with a deliciously inventive fusion Moroccan menu. From tapas to couscous, here, it's just a step away. Ideally located just a few steps from Jemaa el-Fna square, between the Bahia and El Badi palaces, Rooftop Dardar is the perfect stop for travelers who wish to take a gourmet break and relax between two visits.
A friendly and festive refuge in the heart of the medina
Under the vibrant colors of the setting sun, one takes out their camera, and the desire to have a drink is felt. The Rooftop Dardar can boast of having the most extensive cocktail menu in Marrakech, with recipes crafted by head bartender Marie and chief bartender Ahmad. Each sip is an invitation to travel through Moroccan culinary tradition, with lovely notes of cinnamon, orange blossom, and other souk spices. Behind the brilliant idea of Dardar, we find Benjamin Bahloul, a Marrakechi restaurateur since he was 19, who never stops creating successful concepts with his partner Othmane. We owe them, in particular, the Mazel Cafés, two hotspots for quality street food in Marrakech.
The place to be for locals and travelers
a like Every day, from January to December, the magnificent 360° terrace of Rooftop Dardar is always bustling. You meet groups of students, families of travelers, or couples coming to have a drink in front of the most beautiful view of the city. Both chic and simple, you feel at ease as soon as you climb the steps leading to the terrace, warmly welcomed by Othmane and his team. Very regularly, Dardar is the theater of events and activities that enliven the nightlife of the medina. Close-up shows, gnaoua concerts, belly dancers: the varied programming promises magical and festive evenings for all tastes. From 11 PM, the music picks up in the lounge on the first floor, which transforms into a small club where the party is always good-natured. The Rooftop Dardar offers its guests a unique experience in Marrakech: high-end fusion cuisine, a lively atmosphere, and breathtaking views, creating memorable moments until two in the morning. By must-visit addresses lefigaro