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5 incredible rooftops in Marrakech
Marrakech is a city of contradictions, energy, chaos and charm, and theres no better place to take it all in than from one of the serene rooftops overlooking the landscape. From the relaxing poolside of luxury hotels, to the convivial atmosphere of an open-air restaurant, the calm and tranquility of a rooftop view gives you an experience of Marrakech that cant be beaten. Here are 5 of the very best rooftops across the city to check out.
Hotel La Renaissance
This iconic hotel offers a stylish and contemporary edge to the city, balancing traditional elements of design with cool open spaces and hot splashes of colour. The real star of the hotel is, of course, its stunning rooftop pool and bar. With breathtaking views across the city and the Atlas mountains, the open air pool is a wonderful place to relax with a book, or cool down from the heat. By night, the rooftop bar buzzes with energy, making it a great place to meet friends.
Delano Hotel Marrakech
Open both to hotel guests and visitors, the Delano is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Medina, and escape to your very own oasis. With a rooftop restaurant serving from lunch into the evening, it is the ideal spot to take in the magnificent sights over the Red City and the Medina, as well as the imperial ramparts and Atlas mountains further afield. By night, the daybeds and circular pool provide the perfect setting to take in the multicolour hues of twilight, as dusk sets in.
Jardin de la Koutoubia Hotel
Overlooking the Koutoubia Mosque, the Rooftop Restaurant of this classic Marrakech hotel offers a place of calmness and serenity, where you can enjoy both traditional delicacies and authentic Indian cuisine. By day, you can refresh your senses with snacks beside the rooftop pool, while nighttime sees the packed restaurant burst into life. But though it stands right above the heart of the Medina, the noise and disorder are all left behind, as you relax instead to the sound of birds among the overhanging palms.
Maison MK Guesthouse
For an unabashedly romantic and indulgent take on Marrakech, its hard to beat the Maison MK. Less of a hotel, and more a paradise home away from home, its incredibly well designed rooftop lets you make the best of the experience. Relax on the lower roof and take in the sun, or hide away from its glare in the discreet and private Arabian tent, complete with soft throws and cushions. Over on the upper roof, you can enjoy a delicious meal by day, while you take in the view of the Atlas mountains, and by night, enjoy the lively bar beneath the stars.
Le Foundouk Restaurant
A foundouk is traditionally a merchants inn, but this stylish and contemporary restaurant reinterprets classical the Moroccan experience and gives it a contemporary twist. The rooftop table is one of the most romantic spots in the city to dine, as it comes to life with magical candle light across its tables to echo the stars above, and the warm glow of the Medina below.
Stéphane Abtan is Director at Dar Ayniwen.
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Absolutely fabulous post! Love all these rooftops and we want to visit Marrakech so badly! Putting these places on our list of “must visits”! Thanks for the great article!