Rivayat at The Oberoi, Marrakech is an Indian fine-dining restaurant mentored by Michelin-starred Chef Rohit Ghai, celebrating the heritage and diversity of Indian regional cuisines. The name means 'heritage' in both Hindi and Arabic — a fitting thread connecting two great culinary civilisations. Diners choose between an intimate indoor room with large bay windows and an alfresco patio modelled on the 14th-century Medersa Ben Youssef, set within The Oberoi's 28-acre estate on Route de Ouarzazate, 10 km from the medina.
Menu highlights
Aloo Tikki — spiced potato patties from the North Indian street-food canon, elevated with house chutneys
Prawn Masala — coastal-style prawns in a bold, aromatic sauce
Lobster Pollichattu — South Indian spice-marinated lobster cooked in banana leaf
Tandoori Tikka — meats and vegetables charred in the traditional clay oven
Weekend Thali Lunch (Sat–Sun, 12:30–15:30) — a curated set of lassi, basmati rice, lentils, seasonal vegetables, meat/fish/vegetarian curry, freshly baked naan, chutneys and a traditional dessert
Why eat here
Rivayat at The Oberoi, Marrakech is the city's only Indian fine-dining restaurant, mentored by London-based Michelin-starred Chef Rohit Ghai — who first gained his star at Jamavar — and set within a 28-acre estate framed by Atlas Mountain views.
The name means 'heritage' in both Hindi and Arabic, a deliberate choice that positions the kitchen as a bridge between two ancient culinary civilisations rather than a novelty export.
Diners choose between an intimate indoor room with bay windows and an al fresco patio modelled on the 14th-century Medersa Ben Youssef — moving from dusk light to candlelight is itself part of the ritual.
Evenings for the signature dinner — the patio candlelight comes into its own after dark
Weekend lunchtimes for the Thali experience, which runs at a more relaxed pace than dinner service
How to combine
Pair with a pre-dinner cocktail at Vue, The Oberoi's rooftop bar with High Atlas views
The Oberoi's spa (Oberoi Spa) can be booked ahead to round out a full half-day visit before dinner
Location
Marrakech
FAQs
Menu highlights at Rivayat include Aloo Tikki — spiced potato patties from the North Indian street-food canon, elevated with house chutneys, Prawn Masala — coastal-style prawns in a bold, aromatic sauce, Lobster Pollichattu — South Indian spice-marinated lobster cooked in banana leaf, Tandoori Tikka — meats and vegetables charred in the traditional clay oven, and Weekend Thali Lunch (Sat–Sun, 12:30–15:30) — a curated set of lassi, basmati rice, lentils, seasonal vegetables, meat/fish/vegetarian curry, freshly baked naan, chutneys and a traditional dessert.