This place is amazing!!! Every time I've been here every food I've eaten! The people are so friendly and the service is excellent! The hooka is perfect and the Moroccan wine is a must! The 5 course is the perfect share for 2 and I highly recommend the shrimp kabab though my friends all say the lamb is the best. The atmosphere is so fun and the belly dancing is so much fun they really incorporate the audience. Everything is perfectly cooked and honestly some of the best Moroccan food I've had. Go here!!! The negative reviews are seriously missing out. The service doesn't have the same flow as other restaurants, but that's by design, they want you to relax and enjoy your time there if you want things done more quickly you just have to ask and they are happy and quick to accommodate. This is an experience not a race to get everything at once. read more

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This place was absolutely beautiful inside--covered in rugs, pillows, and vibrant colors that made it feel like you'd stepped out of San Francisco and into another world. The whole space felt so authentic and immersive. I found $18 parking a little down the street at a nearby hotel (as long as you leave before midnight), which worked out perfectly. We ordered a few things to share--the hummus was really good, and the salad with lemon was super fresh and light. The kebabs were also delicious, though I didn't eat too many since I was in a nice dress and the tables were more Moroccan-style--low with bowls rather than full tables--so it wasn't the easiest to cut the meat. The atmosphere was lively and fun, with groups of people and even private rooms around the space. I was surprised it wasn't more crowded, but my friend stayed later and said it picked up as the night went on--they even had karaoke at one point! There was also a belly dancer, which added to the vibe, though I think having a more professional performer who connects better with the music would really elevate the experience. The hookah was a nice touch too--they give you your own tip so you're not sharing, and even though I don't normally do hookah, it just felt right for the setting. Overall, the food was great, the ambience was beautiful, and the crowd was good energy. I'd highly recommend this spot for a group event, a social night out, or even a fun date--it's definitely an experience you won't forget! read more

Marrakech - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had a wonderful time here! The food portions are huge, so if you get the pre-fixed dinner definitely share it with someone. Loved the lentil soup, eggplant salad was great, tomato and bell pepper salad was good, vegetarian bastilla was very good (though it definitely had a more dessert vibe), and the shrimp tagine was excellent! We also tried to Moroccan wine, which we loved. The belly dancer was awesome, and it was so fun because she got the whole restaurant to dance. Great for a date night or a night out with a group! read more

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This place is Awesome has a lot of culture ! They have great Food and awesome atmosphere . Customer service was awesome with good attitude , I will definitely visit again . read more

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The atmosphere was very welcoming and the Bellydance was great also the food and drinks were very good, will bring friends to visit next time. I enjoyed meeting Tre, the dancer she's has 15 years dance experience. I give Marrakech five stars!. read more

Absolutely loved Marrakech Hookah Bar! The vibe was amazing, very relaxed atmosphere, and the Eastern dancing girls were truly a highlight. Great place to unwind and enjoy the night! read more

I went to this spot for dinner last night (Thursday) in a group of 5. We were expecting the belly dancing show but found out later they only do shows Friday and Saturday night. The place was pretty empty, there was only one or two other tables with people. There was also no music playing for the first half of our dinner so the place was a little quiet. The food overall was pretty good. I shared the 5 course meal with my partner and there was more than enough food and we had leftovers. My favorite dish by far was the first vegetarian course with salads and hummus, and the lentil soup. The bread that came with it was amazing too! We had two chicken entrees that tasted good, but were sweeter than what we're used to with savory dishes. The tea and baklava was excellent. We got the margarita pitcher ($65) which was enough for 4 of us to have 3 drinks each. We also tried the strawberry hookah (my first time!) and it was light and fun to try! Overall I enjoyed the food, drinks and hookah. I was expecting the place to be a little more livelier but maybe we should've gone on a Friday or Saturday night. Will definitely try to come back on one of those days! read more

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A unique authentic vibe. Hookah was amazing! And they had a belly dancer who was so fun! They even have a full bar / serve alcohol, which is hard to find read more

A little bit of Morroco in San Francisco is a prefect place to celebrate with family and friends a birthday, anniversary or engagement. We have been to Marrakesh celebrating my wife's birthday a decade early and had fond memories and a great time. This past Friday on Halloween weekend we chose to celebrate our son's 18th birthday and try to embarrass him with dancing with a. Belly dancer! We were a group of 5 and had our own private seating area. My father-in-law usually travels on a scooter or wheelchair, but I called ahead to make sure they could accommodate him. Not a problem. The staff was extremely friendly, hospitable, fun and kind during our evening. My wife ordered "family style" which was more than enough appetizers, entree and desserts for all---very authentic and delicious as we had remembered. We began with Cocktails and then were served hummus, eggplant and other Morrocan items. Our beautiful entree included a feast of chicken kebabs, lamb, beef, turnips, carrots and cocusus platter. The served very fresh crusty bread and baklava. We arrived at 7 pm and watched the belly dancer preform wonderfully. Since the restaurant was accommodating, they served our son's birthday cake and sang "Happy Birthday" with style. Moreover, the staff played some of his favorite rap music and he had a special personal performance with the 2nd belly dancer which made our evening (remember his Mom wanted to embarrass him) and his 18th birthday special. If you are in San Francisco and look for a very special meal and entertainment I highly recommend Marrakesh. It's adjacent to the San Francisco Hilton and garage parking is across the street. Enjoy! read more

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Food is decent, pretty expensive for what you get. Drinks are nothing to write home about, and again expensive. Service is fast. Atmosphere is the best part, as Jay goes around does cool card tricks :-) read more

What a cool thing to do in SF. The food was great and the belly dancer had an amazing performance. Coming back for my birthday

Great food, tea and belly dancer . My wife probably won't let me back though. Also the show after dinner was so good

I liked this restaurant - the food is delicious and the service is friendly and fast. Belly dancer was good and entertaining. The only downside is that the place is pretty old and needs a remodel. If they did that, it would be a great restaurant to visit. They also have a magic show theater downstairs with a great magician-comedian, but that is a separate review. read more

Not many people here which was weird it because it had good food. Sure the place is a little dated but the service is nice and the food is good. read more

Marrakech - Eggplant Salad and Hummus Platter. So good!! The hookah is very good too!! - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went to this place on Saturday evening and they delivered on every single level. I can't remember the last time that has happened at a restaurent. We got there in time for the second belly dance show of the evening and throughly enjoyed it. Sumaiya isn't just a good dancer but also knows how to draw people in to participate. Service was more than excellent. Rami and Eleanor were both attentive, efficient and really made our whole dinner experience wonderful. Bashir who was manning the show was a lot of fun with his jokes and his drum playing added flavor to the night. The decor is definitely a bit dated and so are the restrooms (they are clean though), but I feel like that adds a bit of character to this space that lets you time travel to old Morocco. And last but not the least, the most important part of the dinner, the food! I am not sure how the chef did this, but our entrees and the chicken Bastilla were superb. We ordered the Chicken Kamama and the chicken Tagine and both were perfectly made. The meat was fork tender and the flavors could not be more balanced. The hookahs were good and the tea at the end was the perfect touch. All in all, thank you Marrakech and I'll be going back soon! read more

Best food in the city! Everyone needs to come experience this restaurant and its impeccable hospitality.

In town from NV and happened to come across this magic show. Thought, why not, something different!! It's just a little intimate room but what an experience! Jay was personable, came out in the lobby to welcome each and every guest. Entertained with a few pre magic tricks and ensured to make each and every guest feel welcome and included. We will return and recommend to all. Fun night out!! read more

Marrakech - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here for my birthday celebrations. We didn't have a reservation so were asked to wait for 30 minutes for a table. We started with a few tequila shots (extremely expensive -$15/shot). For food we started with the bastilla and hummus platters. Bastilla was too sweet and hummus was decent. Then came the entrees, lamb and chicken couscous and veggie tagine. Food was below average- very dry and no taste at all. Avoid food here if you can. What i liked was the ambience- they had a belly dancing artist who was great. Great music and amazing vibe. Service was a bit slow because it was super crowded that day. I would suggest to go here for a drink and avoid the food at all costs! read more

Marrakech - a table of food and drinks - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great place to be, Hospitality, Ambiance, Food, Entertainment, Excellent Artist Owner Bachir my dear friend for 30 years. I highly recomment Marrakech 100% read more

Fake Moroccan food. Umbelievable tiny portions. Stale bread. Weak drinks. What a rip off.

Food was acceptable Prices are expensive Service wasn't bad The show was so bad Over all; okay to try for one time read more

Impromptu post dinner outing. Staff was extremely friendly and kind. We had tea and appetizers while lounging in a Moroccan themed room. The staff was very attentive and did whatever possible to make our stay comfortable. Fun for groups and dancing! read more

Marrakech - The epic tea pour - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California

I really enjoyed my time here! I went with a few friends for dinner and the ambiance was so fun! They only had one belly dancer the entire night and once she comes out the music volume is raised pretty high. It was such a fun experience that started with cleaning your hands together with rose water and they began the prix fixe menu right afterward. The food was not amazing, but it wasn't bad either. I would say the kabobs and dessert were the table favorite! read more

This was my first time ever being to Marrakech . The experience was very unique. I love the ambiance. It was lightly lit, with a very low key tone. You can request music and dance. They also had a live belly dancer, which was very nice. The chicken and shrimp was nicely cooked. My friends ordered the lamb which thy said was good also. We did the five course meal. which was great . The service was actually awesome. The staff was very friendly and respectful. We will be returning in about two weeks. read more

My friends and I came here after our New Years party. It was about 1am and everyone wanted to smoke hookah and eat. It was not that packed but service was super slow. We got seated and it took 45 mins to get our hookah and an hour or more for our food. We ordered a hummus plate that did not come with pita breads. We also ordered chicken and lamb shish Kabobs. The place definitely needed to be renovated. It was very run down it seemed. It definitely wasn't worth the $30 entrance fee. The hookah was okay. There wasn't many flavors to pick from. read more

My boyfriend and I wanted a quick snack and hookah! Figured this would be the right spot for that. We walked in and it was pretty much empty (around 3-4 pm) and we're like cool we're gonna get amazing service .... nope! We get seated where they serve hookah (were the only ones in this section) no one comes to us for 30 mins and we finally order a plate of hummus with their bread - which was really good! The time it took to get a plate of hummus and our hookah was another 30 mins. It was really annoying trying to get anyone's attention here. The place looked super worn down they need a renovation... of the place itself & their employees! I want to mention that their hookah was terrible - not because it was tobacco free - I have had really good tobacco free hookah before - but it just sucked. Sorry never coming back here again. read more

My wife and I had the full dinner with lentil soup, chicken bastila, lamb with roased almonds and honey and lamb with onions and honey sauce. Everything was extremely delicious and the service was wonderful. We would highly recommend this resaturant! read more

I was here recently and have to say the experience was pretty terrible... I was looking forward to a great evening, but the service was really bad. The food was good and the dance performance was entertaining, but it was hard to ignore the bad service. We were greeted upon entering and promptly seated. My guest and I opted for the multi-course evening dinner. Throughout the evening the servers had a fairly aloof attitude and didn't really seem to show any care when it came to service. Rather than clearing space for additional food as it arrived, they would just leave empty plates and bowls on the table. We were never asked if we were enjoying the food/experience. When they did clear the plates at the end of the evening, it was sloppy experience, with one the servers dropping utensils on the tables and floor, but with no apology...it just really seemed like they didn't care. The food ranged from average to very good. The appetizers were okay, but not necessarily memorable. We ordered two entrees and they were enjoyable: the Chicken Tagine and Chicken with Almonds and Honey. The chicken dishes arrived very tender and both dishes were spiced/seasoned very well. Since there was a lot of food I asked for some boxes to take home...several boxes were sloppily put together with sauce already dripping inside the bag - I ended up giving the food away to someone hungry just outside of the restaurant. I think I was really surprised since I rarely have terrible service in San Francisco, but this was the worst I'd had in a while. Restaurant managers should really take the time to teach staff how to be warm and hospitable since customers are looking for a unique experience, especially in a place like this where it includes a show. Also, most people attending the dinner were dressed-up...it's a little odd to be at dinner where everyone is dressed well, but the staff are in t-shirts and sneakers. read more

We came here for a group dinner and wish we didn't! First of all this place is in the sketch part of town. Also, the place is so dark with a weird odor. The food was so bland and I asked for hot sauce. No one in our group liked the food. It was dark, dingy and disgusting. There is a belly dancing show at 8 pm but it was ok. Also, when we paid for the bill, they said their credit card machine was not working and if we could pay by cash. We were like no as this is a business expense. Then a few minutes later, the bill was processed and the credit card machine was magically working. It felt shady to us. I wouldn't come here again. read more

Marrakech - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great experience coming here for my boy Rani's birthday tonight!! The food was great and the service was even better. read more

The food was disgusting! I ordered the lamb shish kabob and my friend ordered the chicken shish kabob and with the first bite I knew I made a mistake coming here. The kabobs had no flavor and the food did not taste fresh whatsoever. The only thing I enjoyed was their complimentary bread! As far as the service I give this restaurant ZERO stars!!!! Our waiter was rude and slow! She forgot to even take our order and keep in mind I went in on a slow day with limited customers. I won't be coming back again! read more

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2.5 at best. Service is spotty when there, food seemed basic but pricey, the belly dancer was energetic tho. The food being pricey is somewhat expected I'd say considering, but from what I tasted from someone else's dish the veggies were ok. Maybe this type of food just isn't my style. I got a hummus plate though since I needed to eat something. The hummus was okay, nothing to write home about. Lots of rounds of bread being brought around was probably the best part. Trying to pour everyone's cup of water in a large group one by one didn't really seemed to be a good practice honestly. Just leave us with pitchers of water. We're adults, we can handle it, and will appreciate you more for it. Food also takes a while to come out, we flagged servers down a few times to get things because they were either not around or sitting for a while with another group. There were only two other groups aside from ours so the lack of service is quite noticeable. If you've never experienced before it might be worthwhile to check out though. We didn't partake in hookah either so there are some good options as well. read more

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The food here is excellent. We ordered the five course meal which was very reasonably priced. We got the Lamb Tagine which was perfectly cooked, the meat just fell off the bone, everything was delicious. We also ordered the chicken kebab and the couscous was amazing. The hostess and service was very friendly and helpful. And the belly dancer is extremely talented, great show! Recommend highly for special event or just a night in the city. read more

This was our first time coming here and it was such a great experience. The food was great and so was the ambiance. The staff were all super attentive and made you feel like family! It was so great! We ended up getting the 5 course meal and they really give you a lot for what you pay. The belly dancer was so much fun. read more

I love this place so much, it is truly a San Francisco gem and relic of a bygone era. Come here for a cultural experience, and great entertainment. This is not fine dining by any means, but the service are very friendly, and the show is so fun! Shout out to Eleanor for being an incredible server, her friendliness radiates. Somaya was a very charming and magnetic performer who convinced me to dance with her in front of a room full of people. I felt like her and I were suspended in space, alone. I came here 12 years ago, and returned this evening for Valentine's Day and I was so happy to see this place is unchanged. The somewhat dated Decor only adds to the charm-- this is a place that is timeless and transports you to another place. Do not expect impeccable service, this appears to be a family run operation, not a fine dining operation establishment. read more

Food is good and service is mediocre. We had to request cutlery, plates, glasses of water, tea, and serving utensils. The food is lightly seasoned and flavorful. The restaurant is 70's time warp decor, horrible and wonderful at the same time, true kitsch. The entertainer, a solo dancer, was lovely and did her best to engage the audience. Marrakech was pricey, $180 plus tip for 2 adults, 2 kids. read more

I'm not sure I have ever seen a place with reviews that were more polarized to the extremes. Most of the complaints are that it took forever, service was slow, etc. Know what you're getting into. As soon as you open the menu it says that you're going to experience a slow paced experience, so it's not supposed to be In N Out. We stopped in on a Monday night and there was a girl up front who was mostly on her phone, but got us in and seated right away, so no real issue with her. There were 2 other small groups and one large one and yet the service was great, the gentleman who was taking care of everyone was very attentive and refilled our water and tea regularly and made a good recommendation of a Moroccan beer that I enjoyed a great deal (Casa, it was called). We did the whole meal, and I am not a fan of lentils, but the soup was surprisingly good, the hummus was great, and man, they also brought out a salad of diced bell pepper and tomatoes that was among the best things I have ever eaten. So simple, but incredible. We got the lamb and the hare, and both were divine, and came in very generous portions. Music was lively without being too loud, and the whole environment and atmosphere was great. My only issues was that their website says they have belly dancing 7 days a week, with shows at 8 and 10:30. We came by at 7, figuring we would be there a while and get to see the show. It was about 9 when we left, and there was never a belly dancer. Now that isn't why we went, but it was a small piece that would have made the experience more vivid, but we were honestly very happy with the food and service and will surely be back. read more

Amazing traditional Moroccan food! Lovely staff and great service. Will definitely be back again when back in town. read more

My husband and I really enjoyed our experience in this place. The chicken kebabs 5 course meal was amazing. There was a belly dancer show and such a fun atmosphere. Baklava dessert was very tasty. read more

The hummus here is some of the best I've ever eaten; delicious. Our group of ten or so came for a birthday dinner on a Friday night. Moroccan music played live on traditional instruments, looped by a single DJ, began as lively fun, with a fabulous belly dancer taking the floor and inviting diners to join her, became increasingly loud enough that many of our group had to quickly leave before tea and dessert. Bummer, because the tea was intriguing. read more

Marrakech - Belly dancers and people dancing with - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California