Lunch Recommendations
Association Amal (Amal Women’s Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant)
Angle Rues Ibn Sina and Allal Ben Ahmed, Quartier l’Hopital Ibn Tofail / Gueliz, Marrakesh
Tel: 05-24-44-68-96
Run by a non-profit association that provides culinary arts training to disadvantaged women. Menu includes homemade Moroccan standards, international dishes, and scrumptious desserts. Lovely garden seating. Drop-ins welcome, but reservations are recommended for larger groups.
Chez Ouazzani
12 Rue Ibn Aicha / Gueliz, Marrakesh (area called “Bejgueni”)
Tel: 06-64-37-95-67
Known for its grilled meat dishes and tajines. We recommend trying the Marrakchi specialty tanjia (slow cooked garlicky lamb and spices stewed in a clay urn).
The Sandwich Factory
1 Rue Les Vieux Marrakchis and Carré Eden mall food court / Gueliz, Marrakesh
Tel: 05-24-43-24-81
American-style restaurant serving burgers, hot dogs, bagels, and sides. We recommend the Las Vegas Bagel.
Kech Burger
39 Rue Mohammed El Beqal / Gueliz, Marrakesh
Tel: 05-24-44-85-89
American-style fast food restaurant serving a variety of freshly made burgers.
Salad Box
15 Rue Mohamed El Beqal / Gueliz, Marrakesh
Tel: 06-61-29-34-05
Build-your-owns salads, plus pasta dishes, sandwiches, and sweet and savory crepes.
La Grilladière
15 Rue Ibn Hanbal / Gueliz, Marrakesh (near Catholic Church)
Tel: 05-24-43-29-43
Wide-ranging menu featuring salads, grilled meat dishes and desserts. Large indoor and outdoor seating areas.