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The essential addresses in the Dar el Bacha district
Discover Marrakech · 20 July 2026
A few minutes from Jemaa el Fna Square, Dar el Bacha stands out as one of the most chic neighborhoods in the medina. Bearing the name of the residence of the former pasha of Marrakech, this district is full of designer boutiques, anti…
A few minutes from Jemaa el Fna Square, Dar el Bacha stands out as one of the most chic neighborhoods in the medina. Named after the residence of the former pasha of Marrakech, this district is full of designer boutiques, antique dealers, artistic galleries and museums, not to mention some unmissable restaurants. We give you these good addresses! Photo: El Fenn
1. Bacha Coffee
CafésDar El Bacha4.3/5 (1,465)
Historic café founded in 1910, reopened in 2019 in the Dar el Bacha palace in Marrakech.
Historic café founded in 1910, reopened in 2019 in the Dar el Bacha palace in Marrakech. Offers more than 200 varieties of 100% Arabica coffees from around the world, served in a sumptuous setting combining Moroccan charm and contemporary elegance.
- Address
- Musée Dar el Bacha Dar el Bacha Médina 40000, Marrakech
- Hours
- Mon: Closed · Tue–Sun: 10 AM–6 PM
2. La Maison Arabe
Hotels & staysMédina4.7/5 (2,298)
5-star hotel-riad with 37 rooms combining history and luxury.
5-star hotel-riad with 37 rooms combining history and luxury. Founded as a restaurant in the 1940s, it offers a renowned cooking school, a spa, two swimming pools and a Country Club in the Palmeraie. Mixes Moroccan and European influences.
- Address
- J2J3+3GJ, Derb Assehbi, Marrakesh 40000, Maroc
- Price
- from 5,470 MAD
3. Le Jardin Secret
Arts & CultureMédina4.3/5 (6,210)
Historic 19th century garden restored in 2016, offering two distinct spaces: an exotic garden and an Islamic garden.
Historic 19th century garden restored in 2016, offering two distinct spaces: an exotic garden and an Islamic garden. Arab-Andalusian architectural complex with a panoramic tower and a traditional irrigation system.
- Address
- 121, Rue Mouassine 40000, Marrakech
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 9:30 AM–7:30 PM
4. Musée de la musique - Mouassine
Arts & CultureMédina4.6/5 (369)
Museum dedicated to Moroccan and African music in a restored 16th-17th century riad.
Museum dedicated to Moroccan and African music in a restored 16th-17th century riad. Exhibits traditional instruments, organizes concerts and offers an interactive experience with the possibility of trying certain instruments.
- Address
- 4 Derb El Hammam 40000, Marrakech
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 10 AM–6 PM
5. Maison de la Photographie
Arts & CultureMédina4.5/5 (2,817)
Private museum in the medina of Marrakech presenting a unique collection of historical photographs of Morocco (1879-1960).
Private museum in the medina of Marrakech presenting a unique collection of historical photographs of Morocco (1879-1960). Offers a visual perspective on the cultural evolution of the country through permanent and temporary exhibitions.
- Address
- 46, Rue Ahal Fès 40000, Marrakech
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 9:30 AM–7 PM
