Rooftop · Medina · Marrakech
Zwin Zwin Cafe
Two stacked roof terraces above a boutique hotel, where Moroccan and French cooking comes with a clean Koutoubia panorama.
The Pitch
The Quiet Double Decker
Zwin Zwin Cafe sits on top of the Zwin Zwin boutique hotel at 10 Rue El Moustachfa, south of Jemaa el-Fna near the Riad Zitoun lanes. The name means lovely in Darija, twice over, and the format is simple: two roof levels, the upper one open to a full sweep of the medina with the Koutoubia minaret and the Atlas ridge behind it. Tripadvisor reviewers rank the view among the best rooftop panoramas in the old city.
The kitchen splits between family Moroccan cooking and simple French plates, and the drinks list runs to smoothies, fresh juices, and tea rather than alcohol, like most medina roofs. Reviewers single out the breakfasts, the salads, and what several call amazing smoothies.
Who would hate it? Anyone chasing a sundowner beer or a traditional tiled-riad look; the fit-out reads modern boutique rather than old Marrakech. Licensed terraces live in Gueliz, at addresses like Kechmara.
The Room
Two Roofs, One Panorama
The lower terrace handles shade and longer lunches; the top deck is the one reviewers photograph, a rail-lined platform that Tripadvisor users describe as an amazing view over the rooftops. Restaurant Guru's aggregated reviews praise the relaxed pace and the service, and several visitors mention the owner checking tables personally. Seats on the upper level go first at golden hour.
The Menu
Tagines, Salads, and Serious Smoothies
Order a tagine from the Moroccan side of the card and a blended juice; both earn the most repeat mentions across Tripadvisor and Restaurant Guru. Vegetarians do unusually well here, with reviewers flagging the salads, whole wheat bread, and vegan options. Prices sit a step above street cafes and below hotel terraces; most mains land in the 70 to 120 dirham range.
The Crowd
Hotel Guests and View Hunters
Daytime brings hotel guests and travelers breaking from the souks; sunset brings cameras. Evenings wind down early with the neighbourhood, so treat it as a daytime and golden-hour address rather than a night out.
What regulars say:
- Tripadvisor reviewers call it one of the best rooftops in Marrakech, with really good food and excellent service.
- Restaurant Guru's aggregated ratings highlight the breakfasts and the friendly owner.
- Some Moroccan reviewers report uneven treatment of local guests; recent pages show the complaint, so weigh it.
Who it is for:
- A slow alcohol free sunset above the southern medina
- Vegetarians tired of compromise tagines
- Avoid if you want a licensed bar or late hours
Good to Know
Visit Information
Getting there: Rue El Moustachfa runs through the southern medina near the Riad Zitoun lanes, about 8 minutes on foot from Jemaa el-Fna. The hotel entrance is signed; the cafe is up the stairs.
Timing: Open daily from morning until around 10pm. The top deck fills 30 minutes before sunset in high season.
Cost: Mains roughly 70 to 120 dirhams, smoothies around 40. Cash is safest; confirm cards before ordering.
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