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Marrakech’s pleasure-city reputation hinges on private soirées in médina palaces rather than on raunchy discos. This being a Muslim city, alcohol is not readily available. You can drink in all-male company in small, loud bars in Guéliz or find a smoother, mixed ambience in the bars of big hotels on Avenue de France. There are now a couple of more loungey places in Guéliz, too. However, there is no street with swinging nightlife, as the popular bars and clubs are scattered between the Palmeraie and Guéliz/Hivernage. Clubs are busiest at the weekends when the trendy Casa-Ribatis (dress code: smart- casual) are down to have fun, and during the winter break. Summer is also a busy time. Things get going towards midnight with Euro-house and electro, but it’s the Oriental old favourites that really get the crowd going. Finally, although the médina is in principle dry, apéritifs at sundown on the terrace of a riad restaurant are often possible. Alcohol of all sorts is available in shops in or near the Guéliz food market and some deliver to riads for a small extra charge. During Ramadan, alcohol is sold solely to foreigners.
The emphasis in Marrakech’s clubs is on dancing rather than drinking. When the Oriental-fusion-pop kicks in, then the crowd gets going. The Marrakech’s annual folklore festival is under new management, so big-name acts may be brought in. Music lovers should try to coincide with the annual Gnaoua Festival in Essaouira, which features international stars. Club entrance is between 100dh and 200dh, depending on whether there is a special night. In most clubs, it’s standard practice to reserve a table for your party by buying a bottle or two. There are plentiful taxis to get you home.
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