Café des Épices is one of Marrakech's most beloved medina cafés, perched on three floors at 75 Rahba Lakdima — the storied spice square at the heart of the souks. Its rooftop terrace, decorated with tadelakt walls, Berber cushions, and cedar-wood furniture by designer Anne Favier, offers sweeping views over the Medina rooftops and the Atlas Mountains beyond. The menu spans Moroccan breakfasts, fresh juices, salads, tagines, sandwiches, and Moroccan pastries, all at accessible prices.
Vegetarian tagine with seasonal vegetables and Moroccan spices (70 dhs)
Chicken tagine with preserved lemon or seasonal fruit (100 dhs)
Lentil and beetroot salad with goat cheese (70 dhs)
Spiced coffee — a signature house drink (18 dhs)
Why eat here
Café des Épices in Marrakech occupies a prime three-floor riad at 75 Rahba Lakdima, giving diners direct rooftop views over the Spice Square and Medina skyline.
The rooftop terrace — dressed with tadelakt walls, Berber cushions, and cedar-wood tables by designer Anne Favier — is one of the most atmospheric dining spots in the medina.
Over 6,500 TripAdvisor reviews and a 4.1-star rating confirm it as a reliable, well-loved address for both breakfast and lunch in the souks.
Cuisine
Moroccan
Mediterranean-influenced café fare
Vegetarian-friendly
Price range
Budget-friendly: drinks from 15–30 dhs, main dishes 70–120 dhs
Full breakfast from 50–90 dhs
No reservations required; walk-in only
Opening hours
Open daily 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Breakfast served 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Best time
Early morning (9–10 AM) for breakfast on the rooftop before the souks fill with crowds
Late afternoon (4–6 PM) for a cooler terrace and golden-hour views over the Medina
How to combine
Pair a breakfast stop here with a morning walk through the spice stalls of Rahba Kedima square directly below
It sits midway between Jemaa el-Fna and the Ben Youssef Madrasa — ideal for a lunch break on a souk tour
Combine with a visit to the Musée de Marrakech, a 5-minute walk north through the souks
Location
Marrakech
FAQs
Menu highlights at Café des Épices include Moroccan breakfast plate: Moroccan crepe, barley bread, harcha, amlou, pain omelette, fresh orange juice (90 dhs), Vegetarian tagine with seasonal vegetables and Moroccan spices (70 dhs), Chicken tagine with preserved lemon or seasonal fruit (100 dhs), Lentil and beetroot salad with goat cheese (70 dhs), and Spiced coffee — a signature house drink (18 dhs).