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

I have eaten here on two Occasions. Both times I went withy the family style grilled Chicken, lamb shrink and beef skewer over vegetable couscous. For starters I had the pepper salad and lentil soup with that a basket of that Amazing bread that keep's coming most of the night. I typically order their Almaza Beer which falls under Pilsner. The vegetable couscous is very tasty and pairs with almost any protein. Ambience seems very authentic and after 10 the hookah and entertainment comes alive. read more

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The perfect place for a date night over unique environment and food. Service and food were both top notch. Instead of napkins the restaurant provides a towel because servers offers to rinse diner's hands with a pot of warm water (floral smell) at the table. We counted 3 times during our visit, and the towel was to dry our hands. Belly dancing begins at 8pm so we made an reservation at 7:30 to enjoy the show over main entree. After the dance the DJ continued with playing music. They have a full bar and a small wine selection but prices are reasonable. read more

Marrakech - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was average. Ordered the lamb and vegetarian combo but the couscous was dry. Ambience is interesting and they have belly dancing going on which is pretty entertaining. I was expecting a little more from the food though. read more

I came here for my bachelorette party!! They were so awesome! They bright out 5 courses of amazing food just ask for Elenor she was so attentive and gave me amazing service. 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

Understand this place is all about the vibe and the experience. I'll be brief, food is poor quality and not representative of Moroccan food. If you want to have a good time with friends and family, then definitely go. If you're expecting to please your taste buds, then set your expectations low and enjoy the simpler dishes. read more

I don't write reviews often but this place sucks. I forgot my id and even though I look very old he did not let me in. I think this was a racial motive. I would not recommend going here unless u like ass music and a annoying manager. The atmosphere is not welcoming but our server was a great dude. He must of not been related to them! read more

Went their for the first time I'll give it 1 start for the look of the place. But I'll give 00 for customer service. We ordered food took an hour and 15m to get to us. We wanted to get hooka and we only got the menu that was all and nothing will top that band their the singer omg I think he need to keep his day job for sure ...! Food was OKAY Yep no good read more

Marrakech - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great place for late night drinks. Cozy Moroccan style sofas, nice ambiance, great middle eastern pop music, but not too loud for good conversation with friends. Drinks and food are good and the kitchen stays open late. The lentil soup hits the spot and comes with a generous amount of warm homemade pita. Complementary tea is served by the incredibly friendly staff. They even asked if we had any music requests. This place is a real find. read more

Marrakech - Marrakech hookah bar - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for my friends birthday and it was so much fun! The vibe inside is great, food is amazing, they have live belly dancers and hookah. The owner gave us complimentary shots to top it off! 10/10 would go again for an authentic Moroccan experience. read more

This place is so much fun! The food is incredible and the entertainment was a plus! The belly dancing and DJ at the end of the night was a vibe. Highly recommend and plan to return! read more

- service is terrible.. i have not had worst service in all of SF in 30 years..! Service extremely slow.. i had to ask on average three times for one drink which never arrived (x3 drinks).. so i finally got up and ordered from the bar on three separate occasions because i had already asked 9 times at the table and was still thirsty.. - there is nothing moroccan about hummus... - i started a tab at the bar and they end up charging our friend for my drinks instead!!! They are such a mess.. i paid but they didn't charge me all drinks i guess and then charged our friend! Terrible.. - the music was no good read more

Went while visiting San Francisco for a late night dinner and received the best service and 5-course dinner! It was a very traditional setting and experience - the food was absolutely fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed eating here! It capped off our SanFran experience nicely! Would highly recommend this establishment! read more

My favorite place. They have good entertainment and really good food. They have two Belly dancing shows. Come and enjoy dinner with dancing music. read more

Great food in the traditional Morrocan atmosphere. The location is convenient in downtown San Francisco and the service is outstanding.

The food is average, but the seating and belly dancing is really good! Make sure you check about the timings of the belly dancers before you get seated. The setting is authentic moroccan, they serve hookahs as well. We ordered the kababs which were good, but other food was average. We got some hot sauce to make it little better. Good for a visit to see the belly dancing which was really above average. read more

It's exactly what all the comments say. Unless your going with a group I wouldn't recommend it. I'd go just for the belly dances which is at 8pm and 10pm. Outside of that this place sucks. Very over priced basic food. read more

Marrakech - In the back so you can see the whole place down stairs - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Frankly speaking, the food of this restaurant is not anything special. Our team came here for a team building event after our recent sales kickoff. The food they serve is Moroccan per the name of the restaurant, but I remember feeling that the food is actually quite bland. The seating and ambiance are special reflecting a Moroccan restaurant, but the seating is also slightly uncomfortable in that you would have to slouch to eat off the short tabletop. One thing that salvages this restaurant and make this restaurant worth visiting is the special belly dancer show during your meal. You can actually participate in the belly dancing as well (pro tip: remember to bring some $ bills to tip the dancer). While the fun part makes it interesting once, I probably would not return for the food. read more

This is one of the most unique and all-inclusive spots to visit in sf. The food is really good and authentic (very similar to the food served in Morocco itself) and the portions are great for groups. In addition to the appetizers and main dishes, they serve baklava and tea for dessert. The tea is minty and sweet and resembles tea served the authentic way in Morocco as well. This spot also includes entertainment, including hookah, a bar, belly dance shows, a dj, and even a magic theatre downstairs. It's a great place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, graduation, and much more. When you decide to come here, expect to spend a couple hours to get the full experience. Would highly recommend this spot to anyone who wants to enjoy a memorable dining experience. read more

1. The furniture and floor are all stripped and ruined, they keep the lights low so you cannot notice how dirty it is. 2. They put "bathroom" towels on your plate as napkins..... 3. Glasses and silverware were dirty. 4. Menu was overpriced and food was disgusting. 5. Keep your money and splurge somewhere else....this place needs to be shut down. read more

A delightful place for comfort Mediterranean food with a colorful and cozy vibe. Food that hits the spot. Service was friendly and attentive. The graceful belly dancer and upbeat live drummer were a nice touch and we were pleasantly surprised by it all :) read more

Delicious lamb stew, lively beautiful sweet belly dancer, warm and friendly service. Thank you!

Fun place to celebrate and the entertainer was engaging w/out being sexual. She just wanted everyone to have a positive experience. The menu has changed significantly since I came here over 20 years ago, the bastilla wasn't what it used to be and it was a bit flat, when it used to be my favorite. Came here as a party of 5 and everyone had a great time; be realistic with what you order, it's easy to get carried away. read more

Despite some negative reviews place is pretty decent.hummus and bread a def must. Couscous was good but not best I've had, although lamb was really tender. I would def recommend this place. read more

Was here for a girlfriend's birthday party. Place was spacious, open and airy. The food was decent however the pricing is a bit high so come prepared. There's a bar to the right of the entrance and the drinks are pretty good. Service was good considering, there was a whole party of us and the tab was being taken care of. The only thing I didn't really care for was the restroom. It was downstairs and was a bit dirty. They do have belly dancers here so if you want entertainment while you're sipping on your cocktails or eating your food, you should give this place a try. Valet parking for $20 bucks. They open late. read more

Food is four stars. We went after a play, so it was a bit later at night. Music is five. Live music was wonderful. However, service was three. One waiter was great, one... not so good. Sadly, the not so great-- he was the one taking our order. He was a bit pushy toward"guiding" us on the menu, not talking our preferences into account. We got what he suggested, as it sounded like he wouldn't accept an order for anything else? Hmmm... Kebabs it was. We had a lovely experience though, overall. I would go back to try them again. Maybe a bit earlier in the evening when they have a full menu available. read more

A cool, smorgasbord of a place! Service: The waitstaff was absolutely attentive. They answered all our questions and were friendly. The only snag was a bit of a wait on a to-go box. Food: We only ordered appetizers, but everything was delicious. I notice other reviews have griped about the food, but the bread was fresh and warm and the cold eggplant dip was flavorful and well-spiced. The menu choices are pretty meaty (as in lots of meat LOL) although there are a number of options. Not as many choices for vegetarians. Atmosphere: The environment was energy-filled, a contrast to the aged decor. I heard they have belly dancing also....and other fun along with the food! read more

We went there on Saturday night, the ambiance is nice, there were just few people in the whole restaurant. They have a DJ and belly dancer. The service was way too slow, even though only 4 tables are occupied, and I am not talking about getting our order, we had to wait 40 minutes for someone to take our order. We only got the hookah, which was good. Their food menu is very limited, I wish they had the regular kofta and kabob grill. Their prices are ok, regarding having a Dj and a belly dancer. read more

The form is good. The content, not so much. I spent a month in Morocco and I was pleased that they duplicated the dinner ritual. Washing your hands at the table. The various courses of the meal. The tea pouring from on high into a clear glass. But for all the effort they made to make it look right, they made little effort to make the substance right. Starting with that tea poured from high up. Real Moroccan tea is very sweet with a strong flavor of mint. This tea had no flavor at all. My wife described it as "boiled socks". I would perhaps call it green tea. NOT Moroccan at all. Likewise with most of the rest of the food. It kind of looked right, but it was not Moroccan. In particular, the couscous had a nice assortment of the correct vegetables. But there was none of the special, magical flavor that would make it Moroccan. Not much flavor at all. There were some bits that I thought were flavorful. I thought the lamb shish kebab was of top quality meat and tasted good. Not sure if it was a Moroccan flavor, but it was tasty. And the Bastilla was quite good at the start. And the belly dancer "Shadow" put on an excellent performance, including a sword dance. She was also very sweet and friendly. The one server pouring the tea said he was Moroccan. I am not sure if anyone else there was. For all the effort put into creating the atmosphere and appearance, how hard would it be to find a Moroccan chef to make the food taste right? If they ever did so, I would be eager to come back! read more

Belly dancers expect audience to put money in their crotch. Seems very strippereske. Which I'm not against just not what I go for in a belly dance place Furthermore both my husband AND I couldn't stop having diarrhea throwing up the next day, cost us work and several hours of discomfort! Horrible horrible horrible Belly dancer emailed me after this post and was offended by it. I wasn't calling her a stripper, only saying that giving money to belly dancers should be done in a more traditional way IE throwing money at her feet or on a carpet to the side and not putting it in her crotch. Yes it's family friendly but can make people feel uncomfortable. I wouldn't bring my mother or children. read more

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Went there for the first time early (6 pm) with my whole family (including two littles) for my birthday dinner. They set us up in a PERFECT spot. The greeting was lovely and warm, their hospitality generous and thoughtful. They knew what kids liked to eat (and they loved it) and were so gracious to all of us. The meal was delicious especially lamb tangine dish and the belly dancer gorgeous and friendly. She paid special attention to our little ones as it was the first time they saw a real Alladin princess! It was a special cultural experience with the lounge-like atmosphere. WE all left with HUGE smiles on our faces. Thank you Marrakech family for making my birthday dinner so memorable and lovely. read more

Last night was my first time here and I absolutely LOVED it!! Came w a large group of friends for a birthday and the atmosphere and music was great! The belly dance came on around 10 definitely adds to the already awesome vibe flowing through this place .. Food & service was on point they were very attentive everything came out pretty quickly ! They had a dj .. "Dj Oscar" I was definitely diggen the mix of music it was perfect they had something for everyone to dance to! We also had a few hookahs that was fun ! Bashir and Nader I believe were the owners they were great hosts ! Thanx for an awesome night another for the books! Definitely will be back ! read more

A fun time! Great food slow cooked to perfection. Entertainment and great atmosphere. Good service, good people. If you're looking for an experience this is the place! read more

Propelled on nostalgia from our favorite Moroccan restaurant in Washjngton DC (Marrakesh), Mom and I ventured in here around 6:30pm on a Tuesday and we were the only ones there. The host did not make eye contact but he was pleasant enough. Mom kept asking me if he didn't like us. I assured her that it wasn't us and she felt better. The inside was ornate, brightly colored and very attractive, and the music at a nice conversational level. The host, looking down at the floor, informed us that there would be live entertainment around 8pm, but Mom and I both knew we would be long gone before then. With one night in San Fran, we had so much to explore. A very pleasant older man, who made eye contact, came out with warm water for our hands. The water was Jasmine and orange blossom esque and we both really enjoyed that ritual. Discouraged by the idea of a 5 course meal, we ordered two starters, the Eggplant salad and the Bastila (vegetarian). The host/waiter offered us some Moroccan tea while we waited and it was quite nice and mild. Both dishes were decent, but the Eggplant salad was exceptional. I don't always like eggplant, but they did it just right, with the perfect amount of spices and salt. It was perfect with the Moroccan bread, and included a side of iceberg lettuce for a nice texture balance. The Bastila was okay, I expected egg though as this is what I've had in the past when the offered the vegetarian option. I couldn't taste any egg if it was there, and this made the dish a little dry. The flavor of the nuts and spices inside, however, was delicious. It just needed more substance (and egg) to balance out the fruit and nuts. The phyllo dough crust was on point. All in all a pleasant experience, but I'm not sure we would be back. There are too many other restaurants to explore here, and not enough time. read more

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5 star +++ A mind blowing experience Magic in a small venue Get there early and enjoy some great snacks and drinks Up front and personal experience with audience participation. Amazing performance. If you are visiting SF Make sure you attend one of the performances YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY, YOU WILL BE AMAZED read more

Excellent experience! Good food, great service, and a wonderful belly dance performance. The decor was very traditional with welcoming hand washing at the beginning and end of food for great hand hygiene. It ended with hot cup of tea. For great time be there around 7:30 to order food and have it going for the belly dance performance. read more

Marrakech - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food, drinks, hookah, and belly dancing... where else would you go for a full night of entertainment? I love the atmosphere of this place. The decorate it in Moroccan theme with the giant tables that look like plates (I don't know how else to describe it), cushy couches, throw pillow everywhere and dim lighting. My group shared the family meal which came with an appetizer of bread and hummus, and a cinnamon and chicken pastry type thing, and then the non-vegetarian platter came with shrimp, beef, and lamb platter. To be honest, the food was just mediocre. For a culture that typically has a lot of spice, this place was definitely lacking in it. The entertainment was good. A belly dancer came around and danced for us and even invited us on the dance floor the join us. It's kind of weird when you're a girl sitting on the side of the table where's the half naked girl is dancing and you're friends are pressuring you to put a dollar in her half-skirt like thing -_- Overall, it was a good time. Bill was pricey though! Service was spotty. They didn't understand what we were asking for most of the time. We had to keep repeating ourselves. Decent place for an overall experience though. read more

Marrakech - Part of a dinner for 5 - Moroccan Near Me - San Francisco, California

We really enjoyed the restaurant. They were wonderful people. It is a family owned business and you can tell by the service you received and the food you ate. The pastilla was incredible. I would give them 10 stars. read more