Montecristo is one of Marrakech's most established night destinations, open since 2004 at 20 Rue Ibn Aïcha in Gueliz. Spread across four distinct spaces — an international restaurant, Sinatra's live-music bar, a Sky Lounge, and a nightclub — it offers dinner, cocktails, live performances and dancing under one roof.
Menu highlights
Beef carpaccio — thinly sliced and dressed, a French-style starter served on the second-floor restaurant
Tagines — slow-cooked Moroccan stews featuring local spices and seasonal ingredients
Grilled meats — a selection of cuts cooked to order, a mainstay of the international menu
Chèvre chaud au miel — warm goat's cheese with honey, balancing sweet and savoury
Why eat here
Montecristo in Marrakech's Gueliz district is the city's longest-running dinner-and-nightlife institution, open since 2004 at 20 Rue Ibn Aïcha.
The second-floor restaurant serves an international menu drawing on French technique and Moroccan flavour — from beef carpaccio to slow-cooked tagines and grilled meats.
Four distinct spaces (restaurant, Sinatra's live bar, Sky Lounge, nightclub) mean the evening can evolve from a quiet dinner to a full night out without leaving the building.
A summer garden terrace extends the experience outdoors on warm Marrakech evenings.
Cuisine
International and French-inspired cuisine with Moroccan accents
Starters, grilled meats, tagines, salads and desserts
Curated selection of Moroccan and international wines
Price range
Around MAD 500 per person for dinner (published price indication on TripAdvisor)
VIP table minimums from MAD 2,000 for the club and Sky Lounge
Free entry — no cover charge at the door
Best time
Arrive for dinner from 8 PM to enjoy the restaurant at a relaxed pace before the music ramps up
The Sinatra's Bar live performances peak between 10 PM and 1:30 AM
Friday and Saturday nights draw the largest crowds for the nightclub
How to combine
Pair with a sunset cocktail at a Gueliz rooftop bar before arriving for dinner at 8 PM
Combine with the Majorelle Garden and Yves Saint Laurent Museum nearby for a full afternoon-into-evening itinerary
A short taxi ride from the medina makes Montecristo an easy add-on after sightseeing in Jemaa el-Fna
Location
Marrakech
FAQs
Menu highlights at Montecristo include Beef carpaccio — thinly sliced and dressed, a French-style starter served on the second-floor restaurant, Tagines — slow-cooked Moroccan stews featuring local spices and seasonal ingredients, Grilled meats — a selection of cuts cooked to order, a mainstay of the international menu, and Chèvre chaud au miel — warm goat's cheese with honey, balancing sweet and savoury.