Riad Tarabel
Marrakech, Morocco[view map]
Local restaurants
Al Fassia (+212 (0)524 434060) at 232 Ave Mohammed V serves traditional Moroccan cuisine in a highly untraditional manner – it's staffed and operated exclusively by women. Bô & Zin (+212 (0)524 388012) is an NY-style salon a little out of the way on the Ourika road, but worth the trek for contemporary cocktails, Southeast Asian dishes and a trendy atmosphere. With less-than-demure belly-dancers and skilled musicians, Le Comptoir on Avenue Echouhada (+212 (0)524 437702) has a fantastic energy, making it a great place in which to eat trad Moroccan or international options with a group of friends.
Local cafes
The roof terrace of Café des Epices (+212 (0)524 391770) in the spice souk is the perfect place to position yourself for people-watching in the Medina. It's popular with the young, arty Marrakech crowd, and wouldn't feel out of place in Hoxton.
For a full list of eating and drinking recommendations in Marrakech, check out our Marrakech eating & drinking guide
Worth getting out of bed for
Riad Tarabel is situated in the Medina, so you're only a few steps away from the temptations of the souk – haggling can be quite an addictive pastime. The staff at the hotel will also be happy to help you arrange diversions further afield: camel- or horse-riding excurisons can be organised, as can day trips to the desert or the mountains. Tarabel's chef also offers cookery lessons.
For a full list of recommended activities in Marrakech, check out our Marrakech destination guide
