Levantine rooftop dining above the Kasbah museum gardens
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Shams Rooftop, Marrakech
Levantine rooftop dining above the Kasbah museum gardens
SHAMS (meaning 'sun' in Arabic) is Marrakech's rooftop restaurant perched atop the Musée MAP (Monde des Arts de la Parure) in the Kasbah district. Set within a lush garden terrace above the museum's exhibition halls, the restaurant serves Levantine and Mediterranean cuisine — hummus, tabbouleh, baba ganoush and more — in a calm, verdant setting with panoramic views of the surrounding medina monuments. Open for lunch Tuesday to Sunday (10:00–17:30), it offers a tranquil escape from the bustle of the souks at a very reasonable price.
Menu highlights
Trio of hummus (classic, roasted pepper, herb) with warm flatbread
Lebanese tabbouleh — fine bulgur, parsley, tomato, lemon
Baba ganoush — charred aubergine with tahini and olive oil
Batata hara — spiced fried potatoes with coriander and chilli
Fatouche — crispy bread salad with sumac dressing
Baklava and Lebanese sweets to finish
Why eat here
SHAMS in Marrakech is a rooftop garden restaurant set atop the Musée MAP in the Kasbah district, combining Levantine flavours with one of the medina's most peaceful elevated settings.
The kitchen focuses on Lebanese and Mediterranean staples — hummus trio, tabbouleh libanais, baba ganoush, batata hara and fresh salads — prepared with care and presented attractively.
Panoramic views of Kasbah-quarter rooftops and monuments make it a rare spot for a relaxed, affordable lunch away from the souk crowds.
Cuisine
Lebanese and Mediterranean
Price range
Around 200–250 MAD per person (à la carte)
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:30
Closed on Mondays
Best time
Late morning (11:00–12:00) before peak lunch hours for the quietest terrace experience
Weekdays are calmer than weekends
How to combine
Pair with a visit to the Musée MAP (Monde des Arts de la Parure) directly below — the museum entry is included or discounted for diners
Walk south to the Saadian Tombs (5 minutes) or north to the Bahia Palace (15 minutes) for a full Kasbah afternoon
The El Badi Palace ruins are a 10-minute walk away — ideal for combining history and lunch in one trip
Location
Marrakech
FAQs
Menu highlights at Shams Rooftop include Trio of hummus (classic, roasted pepper, herb) with warm flatbread, Lebanese tabbouleh — fine bulgur, parsley, tomato, lemon, Baba ganoush — charred aubergine with tahini and olive oil, Batata hara — spiced fried potatoes with coriander and chilli, Fatouche — crispy bread salad with sumac dressing, and Baklava and Lebanese sweets to finish.