Restaurant
Al Fassia Guéliz
A long-established Guéliz restaurant run by an all-female team, serving traditional Moroccan cooking such as pigeon pastilla, tagines and a spread of cooked salads.
Naranj
A Lebanese restaurant on Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid serving mezze, grills and homemade mocktails, with a rooftop terrace a short walk from the Bahia Palace.
At a glance
- Type
- Lebanese
- Area
- Medina (Riad Zitoun), Marrakech, Morocco
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open daily · 12:30–22:30
- Official site
- naranj.ma
Good to know
- Rooftop terrace
- Homemade mocktails
- Open daily
Why we recommend it
Naranj brings Lebanese cooking to Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, the busy street that links Jemaa el-Fnaa with the Bahia Palace and the Mellah. Its name means bitter orange in Arabic, and the restaurant presents itself as a taste of Lebanon in the middle of Marrakech. After a few days of tagines and couscous, its Levantine menu makes a welcome change.
The menu is built around mezze for sharing: dips, salads, small hot dishes and breads that suit a group or a couple ordering several plates. Grilled meats and wraps follow for those who want something more substantial, and vegetarians will find plenty of choice among the mezze. The full menu is available on the website. Homemade mocktails, flavoured with Levantine ingredients, are a speciality.
The rooftop terrace is the place to be, for lunch on a mild day or an early dinner as the light fades over the medina rooftops. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and it is a good option for families, as the food is approachable for children.
Naranj is open every day from 12:30 to 22:30, which makes it convenient for a lunch break between the palaces of the southern medina or for dinner before an evening at Jemaa el-Fnaa. Reserve through the website or by email, particularly if you want a rooftop table at sunset. Allow an hour and a half for a relaxed meal. Note that the restaurant highlights mocktails rather than alcohol.
The restaurant is about five minutes' walk south of Jemaa el-Fnaa along Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, and around ten minutes from the Bahia Palace in the other direction. The Mellah and El Badi Palace are also within easy walking distance, so it fits neatly into a day of sightseeing in this part of the old city. The street is pedestrian-friendly, though watch for motorbikes, and petits taxis can drop you at either end. Because it is open through the afternoon, it is also a good fallback when other restaurants have stopped serving lunch. Families visiting the Bahia Palace in the late morning will find it a convenient place to regroup before continuing to the Mellah or the Saadian Tombs.
Naranj FAQs
What are Naranj's opening hours?
It is open daily from 12:30 to 22:30.
What cuisine does it serve?
Lebanese and Levantine dishes, including mezze for sharing and grills.
Does it have a terrace?
Yes. There is a rooftop terrace for lunch and dinner.
Is it good for vegetarians?
Yes. Many of the mezze dishes are vegetarian.
Can you book a table?
Yes. Reservations can be made online or by email.
Does it serve alcohol?
The restaurant highlights homemade mocktails rather than alcohol.
Where is it?
On Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, a few minutes' walk south of Jemaa el-Fnaa.