Wauw Asian Cuisine is a rooftop restaurant on Rue Amesfah in the Marrakech Medina, ranked #83 of 1,839 restaurants in the city on TripAdvisor with a 4.7/5 Travelers' Choice rating. The kitchen blends Japanese and Asian techniques with Moroccan flavours, serving sushi, poke bowls, and gyoza alongside fresh fruit juices — all with panoramic views over the Medina rooftops. Open every day from noon to 11 pm, payment is made on site.
Menu highlights
Sushi platters — made with fresh fish, praised across TripAdvisor reviews as the freshest in Marrakech
Poke bowls — a signature item highlighted in the restaurant's own TripAdvisor summary
Gyoza — listed as a menu category and confirmed in guest reviews
Fresh fruit juices and non-alcoholic mocktails
Why eat here
Wauw in Marrakech is the Medina's standout rooftop Asian restaurant, ranked #83 of 1,839 restaurants in the city on TripAdvisor with a Travelers' Choice award and a 4.7/5 rating from over 210 reviews.
The kitchen fuses Japanese and Asian techniques with Moroccan flavours — sushi and poke bowls made with fresh ingredients sit alongside gyoza, all served with panoramic views over the ancient Medina rooftops.
The sunset hour on the terrace is repeatedly singled out by reviewers as one of the best spots in the Medina for an atmospheric dinner.
Fresh fruit juices and non-alcoholic mocktails round out the menu, making it a strong choice for all diners.
Cuisine
Japanese and Asian fusion with Moroccan influences
Sushi, poke bowls, gyoza
Opening hours
Open daily: 12:00 – 23:00
Payment on site (cash or card)
Best time
Sunset (around 18:00–20:00 depending on season) is the most recommended time to visit — the rooftop view over the Medina is particularly striking as the light fades.
Lunch (12:00–14:00) is quieter and well-suited for those wanting a relaxed meal before exploring the Medina.
How to combine
Wauw sits on Rue Amesfah in the northern Medina, close to the Mouassine neighbourhood — pair it with a visit to Musée Yves Saint Laurent or the souks of Mouassine.
The restaurant is walking distance from the Ben Youssef Mosque and Madrasa; combine dinner at Wauw with a late-afternoon visit to the Madrasa.
For a full day: explore Jemaa el-Fna in the morning, visit the Bahia Palace, then head to Wauw for a rooftop sunset dinner.
Location
Marrakech
FAQs
Menu highlights at Wauw Asian Cuisine include Sushi platters — made with fresh fish, praised across TripAdvisor reviews as the freshest in Marrakech, Poke bowls — a signature item highlighted in the restaurant's own TripAdvisor summary, Gyoza — listed as a menu category and confirmed in guest reviews, and Fresh fruit juices and non-alcoholic mocktails.