A whole experience from beginning till end! We got a 7-course meal for $30/p. It's truly an enormous amount of food and you *will" have leftovers, which the staff will kindly pack up for you. Guy who greeted us at the door was a bit brusque since we were late for our reservation so we missed the belly dancing upstairs and were seated downstairs, but otherwise service was very kind and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The Three-Salad Platter, Spicy Chicken in Cumin Sauce, Tajne of Lamb with Almonds and Honey
Colin Brown
Buckle up and enjoy the ride. You can’t go wrong with either the meat or vegetarian options.
Edward Samuel
I only went there one time but the service was good. I went there for a birthday party.Parking: It cost me $25 to park.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The Three-Salad Platter, Couscous with Vegetables, Lemon Chicken, Spicy Chicken in Cumin Sauce, Oasis Carrots with Cucumber Salad and Cucumber and Bell Peppers in Mediterranean Seasoning
Aaron Oberman
If you are reading this comment, just go to this restaurant! Authentic Moroccan cuisine at an extremely fair price. Outstanding service and hospitality along with comfy atmosphere. The food was absolutely amazing, may be the best in the city!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandra Castillo
Everything about this place was simply amazing. The food absolutely delicious and the staff catered to us. Thoroughly enjoyed the vegetable salad and the lamb to die
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Couscous with Vegetables, Eggplant Sauce Carrots and Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes, Spicy Chicken in Cumin Sauce, Beef Shish Kabob
Katherine
MUST EXPERIENCE!! No menu :) just show up with cash and some good wine for the BEST TIME EVER. Bring singles to tip your belly dancer!!!! She was incredible. First you sit down, they cover you with towels and wash your hands with rose water. (They still have some plastic utensils for those of us who were unprepared to eat with our hands). There was nothing I ate that I did not love. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, the salad was fresh, the chicken was so tender and the lamb was incredible. I cannot wait to come back here and take everyone I know. Ring the doorbell when you come to be let in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ronit Mann
Saturday night date night...It was exciting to go backTo the city lights.. I haven't been back to Philadelphia Pennsylvania center City for some time... When I arrived atThe Marrakesh restaurant.I like how everything was lit up outside...When I entered the restaurant..A very warm welcome from the staff...When I entered the room...There was a belly dancer...She was extraordinary..I highly recommend...Making a reservation!!!Unfortunately they had to turn away!Couples....This is a great placeFour large parties.Staff friendly and professional!!!Now to the good infoHomemade foodEverything made from scratch.I had lemon chicken.Lamb shank.I started off with theVegetarian platter...Eggplant is to die for...Salad vegetables deliciousWhatever they season is perfectly doneI love that.Some restaurants over season...What I found amazing!Was how hot the food was...You could see the steam coming out as you take every bite...The couscous dish delicious!!As I'm describing this.My mouth is watering for the food...Although I am somewhat of a vegetarianI didn't mind eating the meat...Marrakesh has been there for 40 years..Family generation business ..I haven't been there for at least 30 years...Kindness regardsRose?Vegetarian options: ' because I am not a veganI didn't mind the selectionI haven't had meat in years and last night I tried the meat and it was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Couscous with Vegetables, Lemon Chicken, Eggplant Sauce Carrots and Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes, Tajne of Lamb with Almonds and Honey
Val D
We had the most amazing experience at Marrakesh!The place is beautifully decorated and truly feels like you are eating in Morocco. We had made a reservation for 2 people and we didn’t have to wait at all, walked right in. We were guided to a room upstairs and we had our own table. We had plenty of space.The menu is fixed with 6 courses:- Three Salad Platter: this was personally my favorite, the carrots were cooked to perfection and the eggplants were delish.- The B’Stella: a sweet and savory pie- Spicy Chicken in cumin sauce: we got half a chicken to share. We didn’t need a knife as the chicken was so tender you could cut through it with just the plastic fork.- Tajne of Lamb with Almond and Honey: also incredibly tender and the meat fell right off the bone.- Couscous Grand Atlas- Basket of fresh fruit with a mint tea and Moroccan pastry (this was also delicious).We enjoyed every single dish and the portions are very generous! I was full by the 3rd dish but kept eating just because of how tasty everything was.The service was great, everybody was super friendly. We always had water in our cups and pita on our plates.I saw some reviews complaining about the paper plates and plastic forks but honestly, it wasn’t an issue for us.We didn’t get to see the belly dancer, but maybe it was due to the time of our reservation or due to the fact that our table was in a smaller room on the 2nd floor. If this is something you don’t want to miss, we suggest calling in advance to ask about it.We paid $30 per person and 18% gratuity was also added to our bill. We had such a great experience we ended up adding an additional allowance tip.We will be coming back on our next trip to Philly!Parking: We parked just about a block away from the restaurant at a paid parking lot. We paid $25 for the entire evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Three-Salad Platter, Spicy Chicken in Cumin Sauce, Tajne of Lamb with Almonds and Honey
Nav K.
We came across this place and the people running it were so kind, even though they were at capacity they gave us food and we got it home and it was AMAZING! It was incredibly tasty, healthy, and delicious! The chicken was so tender and perfectly cooked, the eggplant was so tasty and wonderful. I loved the salad. They were the kindest people. We will be bringing our whole family back. We were out on a date night and so glad we got to eat the their food.
Jay Shifman
As Eric Clapton said the first time he saw Prince play guitar, I have seen the face of God. Holy cow. That was incredible. The food was delicious course after course after course (there are 7 of them). The service was so quick it's like they read our minds. The atmosphere was exciting and comfortable at the same time (belly dancing! You sit on pillows!). What an unbelievable experience.Couple heads up: bring cash. And come hungry! Because it's so much food.
Great food and service. Reserved a table for two and specifically asked for it to just be us at the smaller tables, but put us with another couple. In the end it was wonderful, but not 100% what was expected or offered.Again, though, the food and service overall is amazing. I will be back again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex
The dinner I had at Marrakesh was the most impressive dining experience I've had in a long time. This is how a restaurant should be run. They know their strengths and they deliver an extremely well rounded experience to their guests. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone interested, for me it's #1 in Philly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Chichkabob, Eggplant Sauce Carrots and Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes, Spicy Chicken in Cumin Sauce
Noelle Bryant
Staff were very pleasant had a great Bachelorette dinner here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nichole J.
I had my birthday party here and it was a blast! The food was so good, especially the eggplant dish. The service was A1 and it's so beautiful in there. The liquor wasn't the best, but whatever it did what it was supposed to do. Nice location as well although if I had driven I would've had a difficult time with parking.
Rebecca Torres
Absolutely delicious food in an authentic atmosphere. I would have given a full 5 star recommendation, but couldn't because of the plastic forks. Please Marrakech, use real cutlery!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Sauce Carrots and Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes, Spicy Chicken in Cumin Sauce
A whole experience from beginning till end! We got a 7-course meal for $30/p. It's truly an enormous amount of food and you *will" have leftovers, which the staff will kindly pack up for you. Guy who greeted us at the door was a bit brusque since we were late for our reservation so we missed the belly dancing upstairs and were seated downstairs, but otherwise service was very kind and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The Three-Salad Platter, Spicy Chicken in Cumin Sauce, Tajne of Lamb with Almonds and Honey
Buckle up and enjoy the ride. You can’t go wrong with either the meat or vegetarian options.
I only went there one time but the service was good. I went there for a birthday party.Parking: It cost me $25 to park.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The Three-Salad Platter, Couscous with Vegetables, Lemon Chicken, Spicy Chicken in Cumin Sauce, Oasis Carrots with Cucumber Salad and Cucumber and Bell Peppers in Mediterranean Seasoning
If you are reading this comment, just go to this restaurant! Authentic Moroccan cuisine at an extremely fair price. Outstanding service and hospitality along with comfy atmosphere. The food was absolutely amazing, may be the best in the city!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything about this place was simply amazing. The food absolutely delicious and the staff catered to us. Thoroughly enjoyed the vegetable salad and the lamb to die
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Couscous with Vegetables, Eggplant Sauce Carrots and Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes, Spicy Chicken in Cumin Sauce, Beef Shish Kabob
MUST EXPERIENCE!! No menu :) just show up with cash and some good wine for the BEST TIME EVER. Bring singles to tip your belly dancer!!!! She was incredible. First you sit down, they cover you with towels and wash your hands with rose water. (They still have some plastic utensils for those of us who were unprepared to eat with our hands). There was nothing I ate that I did not love. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, the salad was fresh, the chicken was so tender and the lamb was incredible. I cannot wait to come back here and take everyone I know. Ring the doorbell when you come to be let in!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saturday night date night...It was exciting to go backTo the city lights.. I haven't been back to Philadelphia Pennsylvania center City for some time... When I arrived atThe Marrakesh restaurant.I like how everything was lit up outside...When I entered the restaurant..A very warm welcome from the staff...When I entered the room...There was a belly dancer...She was extraordinary..I highly recommend...Making a reservation!!!Unfortunately they had to turn away!Couples....This is a great placeFour large parties.Staff friendly and professional!!!Now to the good infoHomemade foodEverything made from scratch.I had lemon chicken.Lamb shank.I started off with theVegetarian platter...Eggplant is to die for...Salad vegetables deliciousWhatever they season is perfectly doneI love that.Some restaurants over season...What I found amazing!Was how hot the food was...You could see the steam coming out as you take every bite...The couscous dish delicious!!As I'm describing this.My mouth is watering for the food...Although I am somewhat of a vegetarianI didn't mind eating the meat...Marrakesh has been there for 40 years..Family generation business ..I haven't been there for at least 30 years...Kindness regardsRose?Vegetarian options: ' because I am not a veganI didn't mind the selectionI haven't had meat in years and last night I tried the meat and it was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Couscous with Vegetables, Lemon Chicken, Eggplant Sauce Carrots and Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes, Tajne of Lamb with Almonds and Honey
We had the most amazing experience at Marrakesh!The place is beautifully decorated and truly feels like you are eating in Morocco. We had made a reservation for 2 people and we didn’t have to wait at all, walked right in. We were guided to a room upstairs and we had our own table. We had plenty of space.The menu is fixed with 6 courses:- Three Salad Platter: this was personally my favorite, the carrots were cooked to perfection and the eggplants were delish.- The B’Stella: a sweet and savory pie- Spicy Chicken in cumin sauce: we got half a chicken to share. We didn’t need a knife as the chicken was so tender you could cut through it with just the plastic fork.- Tajne of Lamb with Almond and Honey: also incredibly tender and the meat fell right off the bone.- Couscous Grand Atlas- Basket of fresh fruit with a mint tea and Moroccan pastry (this was also delicious).We enjoyed every single dish and the portions are very generous! I was full by the 3rd dish but kept eating just because of how tasty everything was.The service was great, everybody was super friendly. We always had water in our cups and pita on our plates.I saw some reviews complaining about the paper plates and plastic forks but honestly, it wasn’t an issue for us.We didn’t get to see the belly dancer, but maybe it was due to the time of our reservation or due to the fact that our table was in a smaller room on the 2nd floor. If this is something you don’t want to miss, we suggest calling in advance to ask about it.We paid $30 per person and 18% gratuity was also added to our bill. We had such a great experience we ended up adding an additional allowance tip.We will be coming back on our next trip to Philly!Parking: We parked just about a block away from the restaurant at a paid parking lot. We paid $25 for the entire evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Three-Salad Platter, Spicy Chicken in Cumin Sauce, Tajne of Lamb with Almonds and Honey
We came across this place and the people running it were so kind, even though they were at capacity they gave us food and we got it home and it was AMAZING! It was incredibly tasty, healthy, and delicious! The chicken was so tender and perfectly cooked, the eggplant was so tasty and wonderful. I loved the salad. They were the kindest people. We will be bringing our whole family back. We were out on a date night and so glad we got to eat the their food.
As Eric Clapton said the first time he saw Prince play guitar, I have seen the face of God. Holy cow. That was incredible. The food was delicious course after course after course (there are 7 of them). The service was so quick it's like they read our minds. The atmosphere was exciting and comfortable at the same time (belly dancing! You sit on pillows!). What an unbelievable experience.Couple heads up: bring cash. And come hungry! Because it's so much food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food and service. Reserved a table for two and specifically asked for it to just be us at the smaller tables, but put us with another couple. In the end it was wonderful, but not 100% what was expected or offered.Again, though, the food and service overall is amazing. I will be back again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The dinner I had at Marrakesh was the most impressive dining experience I've had in a long time. This is how a restaurant should be run. They know their strengths and they deliver an extremely well rounded experience to their guests. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone interested, for me it's #1 in Philly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Chichkabob, Eggplant Sauce Carrots and Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes, Spicy Chicken in Cumin Sauce
Staff were very pleasant had a great Bachelorette dinner here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had my birthday party here and it was a blast! The food was so good, especially the eggplant dish. The service was A1 and it's so beautiful in there. The liquor wasn't the best, but whatever it did what it was supposed to do. Nice location as well although if I had driven I would've had a difficult time with parking.
Absolutely delicious food in an authentic atmosphere. I would have given a full 5 star recommendation, but couldn't because of the plastic forks. Please Marrakech, use real cutlery!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Sauce Carrots and Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes, Spicy Chicken in Cumin Sauce