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El Fenn Rooftop Bar

A 1,300 square metre roof terrace with two cocktail bars, art deco banquettes, and a clear line to the Atlas Mountains.

★ 4.6 $$$ Medina, Marrakech Sundowners and slow afternoons

Published May 12, 2026 · by the barsforKings editorial team

The Pitch

El Fenn sits behind a plain Medina door near Bab Laksour, a few minutes from Jemaa el Fnaa, and opens onto one of the most photographed roof terraces in Marrakech. The boutique riad hotel runs two cocktail bars across a 1,300 square metre roof, and non residents are welcome for drinks without a reservation.

This is the place for travelers who want a real cocktail with a view rather than a hotel lobby pour. It rewards anyone who turns up an hour before sunset and claims a banquette. It is not the spot for a quiet nightcap, since the roof fills with a stylish international crowd by early evening. For the wider scene see our guide to the best rooftop bars in Marrakech and the worldwide rooftop bars roundup.

At a Glance

AddressDerb Moullay Abdullah Ben Hussain, Bab el Ksour, Medina, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

NeighbourhoodMedina, Marrakech

Nearest transitBab Laksour on the western edge of the Medina, a short walk from Jemaa el Fnaa

Price Range$$$

Drinks specialtyCocktails, hibiscus ginger martinis, Moroccan negronis

ReservationsWalk in for the bar; no booking needed for drinks on the roof

HoursDaily, 12:30 to 23:00 for drinks and snacks on the roof

Best forSundowners and slow afternoons

Plan Your Visit

Enter through the El Fenn boutique on Rue Lalla Fatima Zahra next to Bab Laksour. The roof is open to non residents from half past noon. Arrive before sunset for a banquette with an Atlas Mountains view.

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Derb Moullay Abdullah Ben Hussain, Bab el Ksour, Medina, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

The Room

The roof is split into pockets. Low art deco banquettes line the parapet for the Atlas view, a long bar anchors the center, and a plunge pool and greenery soften the edges. El Fenn describes the terrace as serving drinks four ways, tall, short, tropical, or shot, and the layout matches that range, from lounge corners to a proper standing bar.

The Drinks

Order a Marrakech negroni or the hibiscus ginger martini, both of which El Fenn calls out on its own rooftop menu. The list runs to tropical long drinks and fresh juices for the alcohol free table, plus light tapas through the afternoon. Skip the rushed early lunch service and come for the drinks window instead. For another medina view, compare notes with rooftop bars near you.

What to Order

Marrakech Negroni

A house twist on the classic, listed on the rooftop menu.

Hibiscus Ginger Martini

Tart and floral, the bar's signature pour.

Tropical long drink

One of the four serve styles El Fenn is known for.

Fresh Moroccan juices

The alcohol free option for the full terrace.

The Crowd and Vibe

The roof skews to a well dressed international crowd of hotel guests and visitors who book ahead for the restaurant and drift up for drinks. Afternoons are calmer and good for the view. By early evening the banquettes are claimed and the bar runs two deep.

What Regulars Say

Mr and Mrs Smith and Five Star Alliance both single out the roof terrace as the property's headline draw.
Reviewers consistently flag sunset as the moment to arrive, well before the banquettes fill.
Non guests note that entry is through the boutique on Rue Lalla Fatima Zahra, not the hotel reception.

Who It Is For

Sundowner with a view

Claim a parapet banquette an hour before sunset.

Design minded travelers

An art deco roof in the heart of the Medina.

Skip if

You want a quiet late nightcap, since the roof gets busy.

Pair El Fenn with other Medina rooftops like Terrasse des Epices and Nomad, read our Marrakech rooftop guide, or browse the full Marrakech bar guide.

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Sources
El Fenn official site and rooftop bar page (el-fenn.com, 2026); Mr and Mrs Smith hotel review; Five Star Alliance listing. Rating aggregated from public review platforms.

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Photos via Google Places. El Fenn Hotel, Restaurant and Rooftop Bar · Franck · Miguel M