( 2.5 stars rounded up) Now in a new, larger location in what must have been a chain restaurant building. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nicely decorated more toward Indian & Moroccan design.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Large parking lot as the building sits in the front of a strip mall. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff was very friendly. Service was very good but it was (maybe) 20% full on a Saturday night at 630[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Marrakesh claims to be Mediterranean and they are somewhat correct. I consider Greek, Turkish, Italian to be more Mediterranean. OK, I'll give you Moroccan,, but no way Indian. India is in Asia. ( I know this sounds a little like bragging but I've eaten at many Greek & Turkish restaurants in my lifetime (high end to little, casual cafes), so for those who gave it 5 stars...they probably gave the Olive Garden 5 stars too) The menu is not big and has items from all the cuisines I mentioned above ( except Italy of course) The FOOD.... Apps --The Hummus was just pretty good. but the pita they served was dry like "store-bought". --The Grape Leaves (Rolled grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, parsley, and rice) were just OK too. --The Spanokopita; ( a Greek dish) a mixture of cooked spinach, feta cheese, and onion wrapped in phyllo dough.. was very good. Entrees --The Lamb Chops ( you get 4 of them) are the best bet here. Served with rice or salad. It may be the most expensive dish on the menu but well worth it. ( I did find it odd the server never asked how we wanted it cooked but they were juicy and delish) --I had the Three Meat Combo and choose three items: Chicken Tawook, Lamb, and Sheesh, served with rice and salad. All the meats were very dry. --Maqluba (Mediterranean rice casserole with a special blend of spices, chicken, cauliflower, carrots, and potatoes, served with salad) was tried by a few at our table. It's a huge portion of rice with stuff in it (it was very inexpensive at $16 but then again it was mostly rice) There was an item on the menu ( stuffed Cornish game hen) but they were sold out by 630pm on a Saturday night (odd). Desserts I found it odd that the menu only lists 2 desserts, yet when I asked there were approximately 5 more, including the currently popular Dubai chocolate cake or ice cream ( I forgot which but wish I chose it.) I'm glad I asked because our server never mentioned any specials. Warning: do NOT order the baklava. It was as dry as sand. Worst I ever had and I've had many. All in all the locals surely will like it because it is different and I doubt it has much competition. But if you are visiting and eat this type of food a lot back where you're from, buyer beware. read more

Marrakesh - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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It took me a long time to finally try the food here - and I am a foodie that loves different kinds of cuisines, it's just that I would end up gravitating towards a different place. Howeverrr, I finally made it here and wow! Marrakesh quickly became one of my favorite places in Jacksonville. I dined here with some girlfriends for a Christmas gift exchange and we had a table in the back, tucked away from the hustle and bustle and I thought the privacy we got was so nice. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the full bar in the center of the dining room is so aesthetically pleasing. We started with the falafels which were so good and the labneh with pita bread which was even better, definitely my favorite appetizer of the night. I kept going back for more. I am usually a gyro girly but for my entree, I did the three meat platter (chicken tawook, sheesh and shawarma) with the yellow rice and cucumber salad. UGH, I am salivating as I write this. Everything was delicious but the tawook was hands down my favorite protein of the three. Reagan was our server and she is so sweet! She really knows how to take care of you. I can't wait to bring my husband! read more

Marrakesh - Three Meat Combo (chicken tawook, shawarma, sheesh) with yellow rice and cucumber salad - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

The service was absolutely incredible. Checked on us once we got our food. Refilled our drinks promptly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was decorated like we were in Marrakesh even down to the music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not as small as it looks from the outside. It's actually quite big.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They actually have a section in the back for parties if you need.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Marrakesh was a pleasant surprise. I am in town visiting my son and we came here for lunch. The music was pleasing, the hostess was gracious and our server was splendid. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is classy, elegant and a perfect depiction of the cuisine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was 5 star along with the drink selection. I highly recommend coming here for any occasion. read more

Marrakesh - I had Baba ghanoush for the first time and it is delicious. - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Had lunch here for the first time yesterday. Was greeted as soon as I walked in. Adam was my waiter and very sweet and checked on me often. I went with the chicken kabob lunch. Chicken was very tender. Was perfect amount of good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is decorated nicely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seems to get pretty busy around noon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bathroom was clean as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Next time I'm in the area I would for sure come here again. read more

Marrakesh - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

We have been dining here (old and new location) for a while now. We really love the new establishment. Such a great example of continued success for one of the best restaurants in Onslow County. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The new place has a larger bar area and I believe a lot more seating and definitely better parking than before.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a great vibe![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service here has always been excellent. Everything we've tried here has been top notch. All the food is excellent. We always look forward to dining here. Highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

Came here with a few friends for dinner before we headed out for a movie. Grabbed a couple beers before dinner and enjoyed a chick peas and cheese appetizer. The server was friendly and patient with everyone's questions. Had the chicken with rice for dinner and was not disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside was chill with the bar centrally located in the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All in all a good time and good food. Thank you! read more

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Great food! Great service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]And great decor and atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff is wonderful. Just about everything on the menu is excellent and I sell some of their spices if you want to take it home and try yourself. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon entering, this establishment was bursting with vibrant and stunning antique decor in every corner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our bartender Jen was so kind and attentive, explaining any new or unfamiliar traditional dishes. I went for a small plate dining experience so I ordered a variety of appetizers because *try em all til ya try em all!* The baba ghanouj, falafel, tabouleh, cucumber salad, couscous salad, lollipop lamb chops, goat cheese with pita, spanakopita, grape leaves with ground beef... fantastic and bursting with rich flavor all around. The MVP of the night was hands down the $3 dessert baklava with crushed pistachios. I am still dreaming about that one. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for a perfect spot with efficient service and nice vibes, this is the place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was so good, present well, and of course was very affordable. A meal for a party of 4 with appetizers was less than $50. I highly recommend Marrakesh. read more

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The people seem great service was great but the quality of the expensive food not good at all! It's a shame

Great food selection and taste for a decent price. Our server was patient, as we were talking instead of looking at the menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the look of the place as well, super cite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

So delicious and exquisite decor. I love this place! The waitress was so sweet too. I highly recommend this place to anyone. Its a great date night idea read more

so delicious! Ingredients are fresh, service is amazing and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's just a beautiful restaurant in general[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! I have been twice and I will 100% be back read more

Marrakesh Restaurant is a real Jacksonville, NC treasure for mediterranean food. We usually get the sample plates for a delicious variety of options and amazing flavors. The lamb chops are cooked to perfection and are tender bites of joy. The staff serves with professionalism and kindness. We feel excited every time we go there. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is filled with beautiful lights and art works.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The fragrance will transport you a place far away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The restaurant is a must try for great mediterranean food with your love ones. read more

Some of the best Mediterranean food around. And I know its not important to many, but the best mint iced tea I've had in a long time.

We got overcharged? The prices on the menu did not match the prices on the receipt. This was very disappointing. I ordered a baklava for $3 off the menu and was charged $4. I asked for extra sauce because the beef shawarma was so dry and got charged for that without the waitress letting me know it was going to be an up charge. The 3 meat platter had 3 pieces of meat per the meat you chose. So a total of 9 chunks of meat for $23. The rice was really good and the appetizer we ordered the spinach sleeve was great as well. The olive oil was authentic olive oil which was a surprise. The baklava wasn't worth the $4 seemed a bit old and not fresh. Pros: Food was well seasoned & had lots of flavor, food came out fast, accurate order, good service. Cons: Prices from menu didn't match our receipt... beef shawarma was very chewy and dry, small portion for the 3 meat platter i'd expect way more for that price. read more

Marrakesh - beef shawarma - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Went with my boyfriend and his family for dinner, and the food was fantastic! The hummus was delicious (I am known for hating it), the spinach sleeve took a bit to come out but it was well worth it! My boyfriend and I shared the ultimate meat platter and oh. my. goodness. It was amazing!! The salmon was my favorite, it had a wonderful crust but wasn't overcooked, and the rice was so flavorful! It had sautéed peppers and onions that were soft but not mushy, and my Island Cooler drink was so refreshing and beautiful! A kind man who I believe was the owner was walking around, and is the one who seated us, and our two servers were lovely as well! read more

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Went there to dine in & hours showed 9 PM they told me they closed early for the weather & it's perfectly fine out here, weather passed hours ago. Not coming back for sure. read more

This fine establishment was recommended by my friend. Polite welcoming service. Delicious flavors and decent portions for the money. I would definitely stop in again if I am in town again. read more

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Marakesh in jacksonville is probably one of the few restaurants in the area where you can get fresh delicious food. The flavors are incredibly authentic and the menu is perfect for any palette. Portion sizes are decent! All of the waitresses at Marakesh seem to have been working here for a long time so you can expect great, knowledgeable service from the ladies. The ambiance isn't the best, it's pretty dim inside but the music isn't too loud or annoying. read more

Phenomenal experience! Angel was our server and he explained everything to us and even gave us suggestions on some of his favorites. My husband and I had the Ultimate Meat Lover and it was all so good and cooked perfectly but our favorite was the Lamb chops which we had neither ever tried before. Our son had Stuffed Tabaka which was equally as good. This was our first time eating here but not our last! New fave for us. We highly recommend. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This was such a cute Mediterranean restaurant in Jacksonville, NC![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was beautiful and the food was amazing, nicely authentic![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Really enjoyed the falafel! The service was friendly and attentive! I would definitely go back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, nice atmosphere, great price.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will recommend to friends and family. Fast service for to-go orders.

Food is fantastic. Service is one of the best in town. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is beautiful warm and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a must visit. You will not be disappointed. read more

Mediocre food and somehow worse service. Chicken shawarma was more like dry chicken jerky, rice tasted like it was bought and microwaved. Had to play a game of catching the waitresses attention to ask for water and the tab. This experience made me doubt how genuine most of these other 5-star ratings are. read more

Our daughter and son-in-law are new to Jacksonville. We came out to spend New Years with them in their now home and found this gem. We had a double date night here and the food was fantastic, service friendly and attentive and the ambiance was nice. We highly recommend if you enjoy Turkish Mediterranean food. Everyrhing was delicious from the hummus to the baba ghanoush. Also the flavor of the kafta was delicious ! We really enjoyed our time in this warm & quaint restaurant. read more

Marrakesh - Enjoying our Sangria Margarita! - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Was very hungry on a late Saturday afternoon. Lots of parking in the lot. We were easily able to get a seat. The inside is nice with some fun decor! It was a lot bigger inside than I thought. Our waitress was very nice and friendly and she made some good recommendations! My mom and I split the appetizer platter. It was nice to try multiple different things! We liked them all and they went well together. We got hummus, falafel, tabouleh salad, and another appetizer. All were great! Falafel very crispy. We then split the lunch two meat platter with chicken and shawarma. Chicken was so delicious and juicy! Great seasoning. Rice and salad that came with it were great. I wish the portions were a little bigger. But food was delicious! Prices were average. About ~$32 for appetizer and lunch meal. We left very content! read more

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No wait on a Friday night! Great service and great food! We had the Appetizer sampler, shawarma for dinner, and baklava for dessert! Will go back! read more

Marrakesh - Appetizer sampler: hummus, falafel, fatouch, Baba Ghanouj - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Great service by our waiter Adam. I'm not really a fan of this type of food but my wife enjoyed it. The service was excellent and quick.

Food and service fantastic! It's so nice to eat healthy food that actually tastes good...even if I can't pronounce it. Been going there since they opened. read more

Delicious food!! Great service!! Knowledgeable staff. Lamb chops were so tender and flavorful

Warm ambience. Love the food here. Taste very authentic with a variety of options. Service was quick and friendly even though it was within an hour of closing. Better than some other Mediterranean restaurants in bigger cities. Safe to say I was impressed. Great place! read more

I could eat here every day of the week, happily. Great beer selection, amazing food, and a good price!! My friend and I ate everything we could, and still had leftovers to eat the next day. I ordered the 3 meat platter (chicken, steak, lamb) and all were cooked perfectly. The rice was flavorful, the hummus was excellent, the falafel...so so good. Service was fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. I'm not at Lejeune for a long time, just a...good? time, so I'll be back. 14/10 - go now read more

Marrakesh - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

I've been going to this place for years and it never ceases to amaze me. The food is not only great but is consistent, I've never had a dish I haven't greatly enjoyed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the service is beyond good (as well as the sweet tea) but the environment is great to be in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The desserts (specifically the baklava) are amazing and I get one every time I go. unfortunately I moved away from the area but I make it a point to visit here and eat every time I'm in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall 10/10 service, food, and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kid friendly as well, you should definitely eat here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Marrakesh has a stellar track record in my humble opinion! The setting and styling of the interior is fun and exciting and the food is always phenomenal and served quickly by smiling faces! read more

Tonight I had my first dinner here. They were very busy but I didn't mind the wait. The food is just SO good. Their tahini and tzatziki are some of the best that I ever had. I had the 3 meat combo with salmon, lamb and steak. I had double Greek salad instead of rice and it was perfect! I love the ambiance of the place and it's really cool at dinner with all the Turkish lighting. Definitely one of the top 2 best restaurants in Jacksonville. read more

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I had an awesome experience here. It was my first time eating at this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food was excellent as well as the atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their staff are all kind and speak to you. The price for what I ordered was reasonable as well the portions. I was especially appreciative of my waitress named Gina. She exuded a pleasant smile and was very attentive to her section of tables. She recommended a fantastic meal and made sure that I loved the plate. Please give Gina a shout out. She makes it easy to choose this place again, and again. Thank you Gina for an enjoyable lunch. read more

We ordered pick up. It was right on time. The food was absolutely delicious. Tasted very fresh. It was nice to have something out of the ordinary. The hummus was delicious. That tabouli was great. The pita bread was delicious. The falafel was perfect. We had falafel and hummus combo, we had the lamb and beef Shawarma. The lamb was really dry, but it had great flavor and the salad was delicious with the tahini, we also had the falafel sandwich which had great flavor. However, we ordered double rice and we only got a single serving . Everything was delicious. We would definitely be back. We've been there a few times now. It's nice to have Turkish Mediterranean food as an option here. read more

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I will start by saying that Marrakesh is THE best restaurant in the town of Jacksonville. Since I discover it back in 2019 my opinion still stands. It is unmatched whether you are into mediterranean cuisine or not. Let's start with the service: staff is great, always attentive and nice. When they are really busy you will notice that it will take a little longer to get service but honestly the wait is always 100% worth it and the ambience is really warm and relaxing. Let's talk about the food: this restaurant have very common and well known dishes typical of Mediterranean mixed restaurant, but what I can tell you is that the vast majority of these dishes have a family recipe seasoning or process to it. The flavor on a lot of these you won't taste anywhere else and this is coming from someone that never miss a opportunity to grab me some lamb chops, shawarma or gyro at any restaurant I spot. I have not been able to recreate the flavor of a lot of the dishes I tried at Marrakesh anywhere else, so use that as a reference. This is a local spot and hidden gem so I want to make sure that everyone knows about it because I don't ever want to see it close! If you are visiting from the surroundings (havelock, new bern, morehead, swansboro, etc.) do not hesitate to have some great lunch or dinner at Marrakesh. If you'd like to try my favorite it consist of: 1 order of stuffed grape leaves with Tzatziki sauce, 1 order of Labneh and for the main dish a lamb chops dinner with rice and tahini salad. Enjoy! read more

Marrakesh - Lamb Chops lunch special with Tahini salad 10/10 every time! - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina