Folk is a festive Moroccan restaurant in the heart of Guéliz, Marrakech's modern district, where an authentic Moroccan dinner is paired with a rotating live programme: live band, Gnawa musicians, belly dancers, and DJ nights. Open daily from 6 PM to 2 AM, it draws both locals and visitors looking for a full evening out in one venue.
Menu highlights
Traditional chicken tagine — a staple of the Moroccan menu, slow-cooked with seasonal vegetables
Rfissa — a classic Moroccan dish of shredded msemen flatbread with chicken and fenugreek
Mixed tapas and mezze starters to share before the main plates arrive
Full bar menu with cocktails and mocktails alongside the food service
Why eat here
Folk in Marrakech is one of Gueliz's standout dinner-and-show venues, pairing traditional Moroccan cuisine with a rotating live programme of musicians, Gnawa performers, and belly dancers every evening.
The restaurant is set in the modern district of Gueliz, within walking distance of major hotels, making it an accessible option for an evening with entertainment.
Reviewers consistently single out the Gnawa sets and oriental dancers as a highlight, with the festive atmosphere described as genuinely Marrakchi rather than staged for tourists.
Cuisine
Moroccan and Mediterranean — tagines, couscous, grilled meats, and sharing mezze plates
Moroccan recipes prepared with local ingredients, served in a festive group-dining format
Opening hours
Daily: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Live band on stage every evening; Gnawa musicians and belly dancers on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Best time
Thursday to Saturday evenings for the full Gnawa and belly dance programme
Arrive by 8:00 PM to secure a good table before the show fills the room; weekday visits tend to be quieter with the live band only
How to combine
Pair with a pre-dinner walk along Avenue Mohammed V, Gueliz's main commercial street, a five-minute stroll from Folk
Combine with a visit to the Marrakech Museum or the Bahia Palace earlier in the day before heading to Gueliz for dinner
Location
Marrakech
FAQs
Menu highlights at Folk include Traditional chicken tagine — a staple of the Moroccan menu, slow-cooked with seasonal vegetables, Rfissa — a classic Moroccan dish of shredded msemen flatbread with chicken and fenugreek, Mixed tapas and mezze starters to share before the main plates arrive, and Full bar menu with cocktails and mocktails alongside the food service.