Marrakesh Reviews

The utter tenderness of the exquisitely spiced lamb was only matched by the cozy surroundings and fabulous hospitality of the owner. Flavor alone would be enough to recommend this meal; but this was such a wonderful experience to have with friends, a charming communion to share with other people. Exquisite. Superb. Wonderful. And, I have to underscore it, *the lamb*. To share a meal here is to share a favorite memory with your friends.

We are in town for our wedding anniversary and decided to give this place a try on a whim because we are conveniently staying on the same block. This was a 5 course dinner for two for a little over $60 and I would have been happy to pay $100. It was one of the best meals I've ever eaten. The restaurant is beautiful and the service was excellent. I couldn't have been happier.

This setting is so authentic, from the food, to the service to the staff, the whole experience was great.

I really enjoyed myself at this restaurant. Got a five course meal for $19.95. Plenty to eat and the meal was very good. The waiter was fun. I would go back again. Next time I go to Seattle it will be first place I go to.

The menu looks yummy. The restaurant interior looks inviting. The prices are extremely reasonable for a multi-course meal. We ordered take out because the low tables, couches and stools looked uncomfortable. The portion sizes are large, so we ordered and split a Tangine of chicken, honey, almond and prunes: 3 chicken thighs, 1 prune, a few almond shavings, and a congealed sauce that had a vague taste of honey. The multi-course meal also came with a lentil broth (very few lentils), an unusual (and tasty) salad of chopped lettuce & tomato with mashed pumpkin (?). The B'stilla Royale was puff pastry wrapped around a "pancake" of chicken-bouillon-flavored bread stuffing -- sprinkled with powdered sugar. Unusual, but not particularly exciting. The meal also came with dessert -- a Moroccan Milk Pudding (with coconut). We hate pudding and we hate coconut, so we weren't impressed. But we had ordered an a la carte Bakalava. Again the "honey" tasted cheap or watered down and there was a scarcity of nuts. Overall we were very disappointed. It seemed like the chef had dumbed down the menu for American (or tourist) tastes, or perhaps was trying to find less expensive preparations given the low prices ($23 for the multi-course meal). Either way, we won't go back.

I come to Marrakesh every time I am in Seattle. It was the first place I ever tried Moroccan food, and it has since become my favorite cuisine! The five-course dinner is truly an experience to be had. The food is full of flavor, the service is excellent and the belly dancers are great.

I was looking forward to this meal. Four of us went there and decided to order a variety of food. The waitress was very courteous and placed us on the sitting mats. We thought she would sit the big (fat) one on the taller sitting mat, but she didn't notice his size, which was hard to miss. I ordered the lamb brochette with white rice, some else ordered the chicken brochette, someone ordered couscous marrakesh, someone else ordered the tangine of lamb. I was shocked when my food came on basmati rice. I told her that I ordered my with white rice. The waiter said no problem and promptly brought out a bowl of white rice, I was still stunned. She had no intentions of bringing out what I ordered, I didn't make a big deal as we were all going to share our dishes, anyway. Well, all of us had eaten at the Marrakesh in Portland the prior week and this was no comparison. The one in Portland is much better in every aspect. I'm much more comfortable with experienced waiters than some of the younger ones who seems to work to make parents happy. The waiter disappeared for long periods of time and didn't seem to notice that our glasses sat empty for most of our time there. It didn't faze her that her tip is tied to the type of service the customers receive. The food was not spectacular, but the prices were not wildly expensive either. The quality of the food was a reason this place was not crowded, which I thought was unusual. I will not be going back the next time I'm in Seattle, I'll find another place to try. Cheers MarylandVacation

This is a place for someone prepared for something a little different in a world of ultra modern and industrial chic, this is North African romance and cosines. Be prepared to sit on low cushions and eat with your hands, but you will also get to wash your hands under a flowing teapot and rub them with rose essence before you are done. There is a choice of set menus with soup, salad, b’stilla ( a nut and chicken sweet spicy pastry, but I heard vegetarian version offered too), a choice of main course, and mint tea and dessert. There are also ala carte options if you want a simpler meal, but the full dinner is excellent value. And you may have wine or beer to accompany. Or try a hookah! On our visit on a Sunday night the restaurant was about half full and we had very attentive service from the owner and his staff. Our 25ish guest was enchanted and immediately spread the word to friends and neighbours.

This was definitely a really cool experience! My boyfriend and I had dinner here on a week night and the place was decently filled. There was a belly dancer dancing when we arrived. The place was pretty cool, it feels like I was in Morocco when I was there. My boyfriend and I ordered 2 lamb dishes. There was lentil soup and salad that you eat with your hands with really delicious bread. There was a chef's special dish which was a phylo pastry with ground chicken and cinnamon and icing sugar. That was an interesting experiences. The lamb main course was good, there was a lot of meat. The desert was a milk coconut putting and honey mint tea. The mint tea was delicious. I have to say this was definitely an experience. Recommended. Definitely want to go back some time.

We had a wonderful dinner. We had been there 8yrs ago and remembered our excellent dinner and service which continued this last visit. Aziz took care of us and helped to make our son's 21st Birthday special.

This is that place you always want to try and were afraid to. Don't be afraid. You'll sit on the floor, you'll eat with your hands, and you'll love it. The staff will help you navigate the menu and give you a fork with no judgments. So happy I wandered in.

The food was excellent (although a little short staffed, so service speed suffered) and the waitress was excellent.. We also enjoyed a nice surprise - a belly dancer performance (around 7:30 PM). Traditional eating (with hands) for everything but the main course and dessert. Excellent meal and entertainment - well worth it to seek out and enjoy!

Love this place! It's not just dinner it's a whole experience. You sit on the floor or small pillows and couches and eat with your hands. There are tapistries covering the room so it feels like you're in Morocco. If you go there on certain nights they have belly dancers who are very talented and add to the experience. You get tons of food and it's all good. If you have 4 more people the royal feast is the way to go. For $19.95 a person you get lentil soup, a Moroccan salad with bread, 5 main dishes served family style, desert and an awesome mint tea. The main dishes are 3 types of chicken, lamb and a couscous dish. All really good!! You eat everything with your hands then they wash them for you when you're done. They also splash your hands with orange blossom water which smells awesome!! Definitely recommend this place if you're in the Seattle area!!

We absolutely fail to understand what people are raving about. After our experience this place needs to be shut down in our opinion. There was a less than warm greeting by our hostess who also acted as waitress and we are sure at this point was the cook also. She was unfriendly, uninterested and certainly out of place in the long robe and traditional slip-ons that she had on. Water served in dirty plastic glasses. Bread was apparently rationed out of a basket and we were almost scared to ask for more. This is what we thought we had- unseasoned boiled chicken with a full bottle of apricot jam poured over it. It felt death by jam !!! The hostess/waitress did not ask if we were enjoying our meal, did not honor our groupon inspite of meeting the criteria. We were force to eat a 5-course meal or a feast- very strict policies. The quantity was appalling and the presentation worse. The whole experience felt as if a favor was done to us by serving us an extremely poor meal. We had to rush to Wasabi bistro for our 2nd meal of the night. We think that the belly dancing that they offer is to distract guests from the horrendous meal that is served. Irony- We are not westerners, we are easterners and very well traveled appreciating new cultures and the experiences. This by far has topped the negative food experience. Please do not eat there nor recommend it. But it would make a fabulous idea if you want dont like someone !!! There are far better places to enjoy cultural food. Try Petra on 4th.

Been here once, but the food was lovely and the belly dancing entertaining.

Nice small atmosphere, the food was good and a bit quiet than your typical Moroccan restaurant. A nice divergence from the typical Seattle cuisine.

Hit or miss with some of the food, but its a fun experience.

I highly recommend Marrakesh if you want to have a really unique and filling experience at a restaurant! Do yourself a favour and choose from the 5 course fixed price menu. Every course we thoroughly enjoyed so much we came back the next night before we left. I had the lamb which was rich and savoury and perfectly cooked, and my boyfriend had the beef which was a bit spicier and so good he stuffed himself so much he had no room for the dessert. Our favourite part was the long-poured sweet mint tea at the end of the meal. Take your time eating here, enjoy the rich draped fabrics everywhere and the colorful pillows between courses. I can't wait to go back!

This Moroccan restaurant is wonderful. The food is very authentic and is flavorful and well-prepared. The tangine lamb with eggplant was amazingly tender, as was the vegetarian couscous and the vegetarian moussaka. You sit at low couches around low tables, and while the lighting is a bit dim, you can still see everything properly. Try the mint tea, it's a common drink in Morocco.

1) Although Posted outside the a la carte menus were withheld until we requested. We were given the fixed price expensive menus. 2) plain rice for the dishes is $5 and they suggested we get that as no dishes come with it, and failed to mentioned it comes with bread 3) Had to wait 5 mins at the front before anyone came 4) one employee in the whole restaurant. 5) only 3 other couples in the whole restaurant Food tasted average, but not worth ordering again. Services was bad all-around Upon paying would not honor a coupon and maid up some lie about a restriction that was not printed on it.

This is an excellent Moroccan Restaurant. The ambience makes you feel like you are in Morocco, and the food and service ate incredible. I ordered chicken, spicy lamb and CousCous, all the food was incredible. I highly recommend this restaurant.

I have perhaps eaten in twenty or so Moroccan restaurants over the years, and this was the most disappointing meal I have had. The Tagine was not even served in the "tagine" which is a special pot that locks in the moisture. Never have seen that before- the chicken was brought out on a regular plate. The Bastilla was with ground meat that was overcooked. The salad was solid, but that is about it. This was our post-Valentine's day dinner, and the first time my GF had Moroccan food, so it was a huge letdown. Perhaps a good meal for those who have not had a Moroccan feast before, but the quality is very, very low. The service was curt, and mediocre.

Made a reservation here and when I called to say that i was stuck in traffic they acted like they couldn't find my reservation which I made a week before coming,not to mention 2 people from my party was already sitting and waiting. I'm very upset with this place. Went there on the 8th with 9 of my friends and was overcharged. When talking to the owner or manager who ever that rude guy was that rung up the checks all wrong. He not only admitted to something being wrong with our check, but still proceed to get anger with me when i asked him to tell me how he came to the conclusion that the price was 251 and some change. Won't be going there with friends anymore unless we get compensation from them and a apology from the very rude guy that took our money.I'm super upset that I suggested to come to this place. I want my time and money back 9 people each meal cost 18.50 4 people got Moroccan 1 beer a piece 1 person got a mango mimosa (everyone else got water) they added 15% gratuity -$40 from groupon which my boyfriend still ended up paying $68 Only reason I left was because it was my birthday and we still had one more place to go. or waiter was ok had to flag her down a few times to come back to our table because she kept sprinting away. the soup was ok ..at least it was hot the salad was decent. needed our waitress to come back ,which was a difficult task,so we could get more bread the B'Stilla Royale was the best my friends and i got an assortment of meals lamb on skewers were dry and bland chicken on skewers dry,bland and hard to chew saffron rice was bland and kinda hard and was cold lamb and egg plant was bland on of my friends had one of the vegetarian dishes that was bland. I had to flag down the waitress,again, just so we could get some salt and pepper my friends liked the apple dessert that was brought to us but to me it was milky apples that did not taste good. We all loved the mint tea although some said it was very strong all in all i would only got back there for a apology and free meal I did not enjoy get rude looks from the manager/owner and feeling rushed the whole time while eating SAVE YOUR MONEY PEOPLE AND GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!

As soon as we walked in it was like being in Morocco with carpets, hassocks and benches, tapestries, and fabric like a tent ceiling. The meal started with a towel for the lap and traditional hand washing. The food, except for a lentil soup to sip from individual cups, was on platters to share with forks available on request. We had lamb and chicken dishes, although there was hare and fish available and a whole sheep if ordered in advance. The lamb with onions and raisins in a honey sauce was my favorite! The belly dancer came out about 7:15, good humored and entertaining (Wed-Sat). Service was relaxed. There were family groups as well as small parties going on. It was just plain fun experiencing the setting and the food was well seasoned, meat tender, and overall a tasty mix of sweet and savory.

I'm a local Seattleite & love this city's eatery scene for a diverse menu of independently-owned international cuisine. Since this little family-owned restaurant opened, I always wanted to go. My hubby is not too up for different tastes like I am, so I took the opportunity to go to Marrakesh on my Birthday dinner, he couldn't say no... The service was just delightful! The restaurant's tapestries are perhaps a bit worn, but the happy attendants are not! Price was very reasonable for a full 5-course meal (you pick your entree, the rest is standard) #1 Lentil soup (which was SO yummy, they should sell it alone to-go!), served with #2 a crisp salad-like plate centered with an eggplant dip, then served with plenty of very fresh-baked bread. #3 is a fun appetizer, my Hubby REALLY liked: a crispy phylo pastry -filled with egg & chicken, topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar & cinnamon. Sounds odd, tastes great! My hubby just loved it! Then comes your entree, #4, I highly recommend the Lamb Tangine! The slow braising makes the meat so flavorful & moist! My Hubby's "special" of Chicken with Apricots was not for my taste, TOO sweet, no spice, but the chicken was tender and he enjoyed it. Next is #5 Mint tea + this totally yummy coconut pudding! While we were finishing up, BellyDancers began to entertain the room. It really felt energized! All the groups around rounded tables clapped, and family groups (some with small, very polite, children) seemed to really enjoy it! A very festive time with good food! Support this Seattle classic, it's a great time.

I dined at Marrakesh with my family of four. We made a reservation earlier in the day and were confirmed over email. We arrived for our reservation and waited in the small entrance area for a solid 5 minutes before anyone acknowledged us and were then shown to our table by a grumbling man who I believe was the owner. We sat down and were recommended to order the feast which we did. Service was rushed and not especially friendly. The belly dancer was the nicest person we encountered. The food itself was good, we especially enjoyed the salad. At the end the owner brought us our check, not our server, and just mumbled a thank you and dropped off the bill. There were a lot of large parties present so maybe we were not considered to be as important being a smaller group of four. If you receive friendly service I’m sure this would be a great experience.

We were recommended this place before we arrived in Seattle, so we had to check it out. It was an easy walk from our hotel(Marriott Waterfront). We were seated at a nice table in the corner. Our server was friendly and explained the menu along with the house recommendations. Once we ordered we had our hands washed table side. The meal was delicious. There was not a course that we did not enjoy. The bread was tasty too. The mint tea was the perfect way to end a great meal. We weren't there at the right time to see belly dancers, but it did not take away from the experience. The decor was very nice. I'm glad my friend told us to visit because we really enjoyed it.

Have always wanted to come here on recent trips t Seattle but partner wasn't too excited about the idea of Moroccan cuisine. FInally convinced him to go and we were thrilled with the experience. In fact he said, he would return on the same trip! We had the Five course meal for $19.95. Started out with ritual warm water hand washing, followed by a delicious eggplant salad called Salad Marrakesh. This was followed by a scrumptious lentil soup and then the B'stilla Royale which is a puff pastry filled with ground chicken, honey and topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Then came our "main courses" I chose the Spicy lamb tagine (which was not overly spicy) and partner had the Tagine of Lamb M'Rouzia - onions and raisins in a light honey sauce. That was followed by another ritual hand washing and then a rinsing with rose water. The dessert followed - rice pudding with toasted coconut and a delicious warm mint tea (i think there was cardamon in it too). Wow. Super service by Aziz and yes, they are happy to give you a fork on request if you don't want to eat your meal with the fingers in the traditional manner ! Go and experience this great place NOW !

The décor is attractive, and you sit on low sofas and eat from low tables. Personally not a fan of belly dancers, which you definitely would not have in a nice family restaurant in Morocco, but that doesn’t particularly bother us because we realize that restaurants must try to give customers what they want. We were primarily interested in the food, which I guess is "tailored" to fit American palates? Alas, unfortunately, the lamb couscous was quite mediocre. It was served with the stew already on top of the couscous instead of in a separate serving bowl, so we could not choose the ratio of liquid to solid, which is what one should be able to do. The hot sauce was uninspired. The mint tea didn’t even have one fresh mint leaf in it, which is what one should get in any North African eatery. The server was nice, but unfortunately was sniffling very frequently. The boss should have asked him to stay home that night rather than subject a roomful of diners to possible illness, especially in a completely windowless room. Note: It’s windowless because of the décor.

I believe Marrakech is ranked rather low here (as of Nov 2014, 1245 of 4968 restaurants) and it deserves a better spot. It is definitely a place that I do not mind going for a second time. The restaurant provides good food at a decent price (a five course dinner consisting of soup, salad, mint tea, B'stilla Royale -- a Moroccan chicken pie-- and dessert plus your choice of the entree comes at about $20.00). The website claims they have belly dancing from Wednesday to Sunday. However, when we were there on a Thursday night, there was no belly dancing. I am not a big fan of belly dancing and noisy places. Hence I welcomed it but I cannot comment about that aspect of the restaurant.

If you are in Seattle, I highly recommend you try this place. I travel for work and one of my rules is to eat at places I can’t eat just anywhere and to try cuisines I might not otherwise. I’d never had Moroccan food before so I decided to try this place out. It was the best decision I made in Seattle. The ambiance was great and the service was phenomenal. I had already decided what I was ordering before I arrived having looked at the menu online. But I got so much more. I was presented with multiple course. A lentil soup that was maybe the best soup I’ve ever had. Then an eggplant salad. I’d never heard of such a thing and admittedly was reticent. But I decided the whole point was to try new things and so glad I did. It was amazing. Next up was a pastry type dish that had chicken inside. It too was great. My main course of Tagine Spicy Lamb followed and like everything before was unbelievably delicious. Finally a dessert option which I initially declined because I didn’t think I could eat anything else. But I broke down and agreed and again it was a great decision. It was so good. I definitely recommend trying this place when you’re in Seattle. You will not regret it.

We went there for our anniversary. I made reservations. We arrived on time and had to wait almost 10 minutes to be greeted. It seemed there were only two people running the place. We finally got seated and the server seemed less than interested and was very matter of fact. Part of eating Moroccan food is eating with your hands. We were told, "For some reason, they didn't have towels"......so we were given 4 inch bar napkins and cheap forks from Dollar Tree. So I went to the bathroom to wash my hands and there were no towels in the bathroom either. The food was sub-par. Anyone who thinks this is good Moroccan food has never had good Moroccan food. We did, however, love the ambiance. Overall, a huge disappointment. Don't waste your time.

We went there spontaneously and I have to say it was amazing. The food was great, the waiters friendly and the value you get for the price was great. The decoration was very beautiful and you felt like in Morocco. Another highlight was a belly dancer, which made the experience even better. I'd recommend that restaurant to anyone that wants to try something a little different and is looking for great value. I'll definitely pass by again.

So funny story. My friend and I wanted to try Marrakesh while we were in Seattle because we heard there was a 5 course meal and awesome pillows to sit on and a belly dancer. Well, the night we happened to wonder in was Valentine's Day. We had forgotten that it was that lovely holiday and thus didn't have a reservation on the busiest restaurant night of the year. The wonderful manager let us in right away anyway and barely made fun of us which I appreciated. It was Valentine's Day as I said previously, so there was a special 5 course meal option with higher prices. We had the BEST RED WINE EVER and the food was all wonderful too. They pour water over your hands to clean them, which is pretty fun. You don't get utensils to eat the salad, soup, or appetizer so I hope you're not a germ-o-phobe and that you like the person you came with. The service was prompt, food was wonderful, belly dancer was pretty fun and made me want to join in, and they poured this awesome jasmine smelling stuff on our hands before dessert. Dessert was particularly wonderful--baklava and this awesome mint tea that was to die for. The bill was really high compared to what I usually spend as I'm a grad student, but I could see that I was getting my money's worth. Check this place out for a really fun time!

The food here was absolutely amazing. There is a basic menu of soup, salad, bread, and dessert, and then you order your choice of entree, we had three different ones and they were all incredible.

TA reviewers generally give this restaurant high ratings for food, but we found it average. Soup, salad, main, dessert for $21.95 was fine, but I suspect that people were led to ignore its ordinary quality by the trappings of rugs, low seating, lack of forks (unless you asked for them), and worst of all, a slightly past-her-prime belly dancer collecting dollar bills in her below-her-midriff outfit who went on and on and on throughout most of the meal clanging her casten

Service was impeccable and friendly. We had the lemon/ olive chicken and spicy lamb tagines as part of the 5-course meals. It was some of the best Moroccan food we've ever had!! A wonderful visit thank you!

Recommended by a friend, this place was the highlight of our first day in Seattle! Such a cute and comfy atmosphere. Our waiter was extremely nice as well. Everything is meant to be eaten with your hands, (it is extremely difficult but extremely worth it) but they will give you a fork if you make it clear you're struggling. Ha. Everything we got was great and unique. Would recommend to anyone!

The atmosphere is pleasant, we sit on couches, the food is not the best I ever had but is still good

Fabulous food and ethnic experience! Wonderful service! And belly dancing! Vegetarian options are delicious. Experience Marrakesh in Seattle.

This is a really great place to get some good Moroccan food. The prices are very reasonable and the food is tasty! Service was spot-on and paid attention to our group very well. I make it a point to eat at this location every time I am in Seattle and am never disappointed!

My wife and I were in town for a few days before our cruise to Alaska. We had never had Moroccan food and decided to give Marrakesh a try. We were not disappointed. For those first timers, be prepared to eat with your hands. I'm sure we could have used silverware, but we wanted the full experience. Our service was excellent. The waiter was very attentive to our needs and as first timers, he recommended two excellent dishes of lamb and the lemon chicken. The lentil soup was excellent and the eggplant salad was very tasty. Lots of fresh vegetables. The appetizer of philo dough with chicken and powdered sugar was outstanding. The mint tea was excellent. I prefer tea over coffee and have never had tea that good before..even my wife..an avid coffee drinker loved it. Our total bill for the 5 course meal was $75 including tip and two glasses of Moroccan wine (very good). Unfortunately this is my first time with Moroccan food so I can't say if that is reasonable or not. Others have mentioned belly dancers. There were no belly dancers present when we were dining. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. We will definitely visit it again next time we are in Seattle. We will also be looking for Moroccan restaurants when we return home.

6 of us girlfriends recently went in to celebrate 50th birthdays of a couple of the girls!! We were advised to order the meal where they decide what to send out in the kitchen. We gave certain parameters like no dairy or no beef and they worked around it easily. The food was magnificent and all of agreed we had more variety than we might have selected doing it any other way. We laughed, ate with our fingers and enjoyed the belly dancing!! We ALL fondly remember the very special evening together!! Great place to celebrate and have some great fun!!

I love sitting on the floor and eating food. The powdered sugar , cinnamon meat stiffed thing is my favorite part.

We've eaten at Seattle Marrakesh many times, couples, family and friends. We have experienced the best and worst. I think the bad reviewer must have had advances turned down by the belly dancer or one of the servers to have nothing good to say. Even at our worst visits (1 or 2 out of dozens of visits) the atmosphere was enchanting/charming, servers gracious, mint tea fabulous, bastille fight-worthy, and tomato salad, bread and honeyed dishes fantastic. We were there on the boiled chicken with jam night, (exaggerated) but never before and never again did it happen. The cook must have been in the hospital. Every other time, the chicken with apricots has been bRoiled with just the right blend of spices, and the sauce has been so perfect that people at our table sopped up the sauce on the bread. The lamb and prune dish, I could eat every day of my life, The lamb and cous cous is often foolishly ignored until people see me eating it and discover its sweet and savory goodness. The honey chicken...SO fantastic! I've tried to recreate it. No luck. I'm not a quantity eater, but this place gets me eating until I'm way past full because of its savory/sweet flavors. I always hope for doggy bags, but usually only bones are left. People always walk out glazed over and smiling. So glad we are going soon because I just worked myself into a yum frenzy.

My girlfriends and I stopped by here on our last night out on the west coast. To say the service, atmosphere, and food were sublime would be an understatement. The hosts were extremely personable, and had no issues describing the origins of their food and beers. The interior was warm and cozy, a shocking expression of cultural heritage in the best way. 10/10. Can not recommend enough!

Marrakesh (in D.C.) is one of my favorites, so I had high hopes for this unaffiliated restaurant in Seattle. I wasn't disappointed. Service was quick and friendly. I told the server I had to leave in 1 hour and 20 minutes and she made sure we were out on time. The five course meal included Lentil soup, salad, bread, B'stilla, a choice of entree (I had the honey/prune chicken), dessert and green tea. All for under $20 per person. The chicken fell apart when touched. It was very tender and the portion was more than generous. This place was very neat and kids would enjoy it as well. We saw business colleagues, family with little kids and a couple on a date so every type of party is welcome there. I recommend this place when for when you're in Seattle!

My coworkers and I decided to try the place for the food and cultural experience. It started on the wrong foot. My coworker used an online app to make a reservation but left no return contact info (email / cellphone) to avoid unnecessary spam and the host remembered the his name once we showed up and was a bit rude. After being seated and reviewing the menu we asked what was included with the royal feast. The same host said "food." That was a rude and unnecessary response. We ordered the royal feast which essentially comes with a salad eaten with bread (not bad), lentil soup (tasty), and the main entrees are three chicken dishes (apricot / prune, lemon, and sesame I believe) a lamb dish and couscous. All dishes could have used more seasoning as the dishes really weren't flavorful. The dessert was a tasty pudding and mint tea. For what we paid for, the service, the belly dancer being there only 15mins I would not go back.

The food here was so great and it just keeps coming. The service was nice, with having your hands washed a couple times. My boyfriend was full-on hungry but I wanted something small, like a soup or appetizer but they don't have that option... which was weird. You have to buy the full 5-course meal or nothing (and the price for the 5-course meal was an amazing price). I ate some of his food but I always felt guilty about it, like I wasn't allowed to do that. The place is beautifully decorated but the bathroom was a little scary. I passed our waiter walking back and he was standing in the entrance to the kitchen on his phone. Our waiter was nice but almost like he was shy or embarrassed about what he had to do or wear. I feel like this place would be really nice to go back to with a group of friends as the seats are plush and comfortable and allow for great conversation.

The staff are so kind and amazing. Went with a larger group for a birthday party. Brought a cake with me and the host instantly took it out of my hands and made sure if it was okay to refrigerate. The food was fun to share with the group- some a little messy, but that is part of the atmosphere. They have a belly dancer, tea serving at the end of the meal. Even our pickiest person was happy!

We weren't expecting a 5 course meal, and wish we'd shared the meat entree (lamb tangine) as the portions were generous. But the handwashing before and after the meal, and the mint tea was what made it totally authentic for us! The food was excellent, not too spicy. Not a lot of choices for cocktails, but adequate. Service was great. Chairs were low to the ground, and decor was authentic. We'll be back if we're ever in Seattle again.

This was so much fun, and the food was delicious. For 19.95 pp we were absolutely stuffed. You get delicious soup, salad, bread, dessert and tea; and you choose your entree. My kids loved it.

If you're looking for a place to entertain a large group, this place can do it. We had a good experience here. Be prepared to eat with your hands and sit on the floor. If that bothers you, you can get a fork, but you'll still be sharing your meal "family style". The food was interesting (not superb, but good). The wait staff was very friendly and the pace of the meal was good. We chose to let them decide on the menu and the meal lasted ~2hrs. If you're in a hurry, this probably won't work for you. All in all, this is a good place to go. It's also kid friendly, even with the belly dancer.

Loved the food, belly dancers and ambiance. We had a great date night and there was plenty of food for the 5 courses!

We were a big group for a birthday party and they took really good care of us with excellent service and lots of patience and explanations about the 5 courses + mint tea. We extra loved the food and I personally appreciated that they have 3 lamb dishes, all tasty and cooked to perfection! I highly recomment this restaurant for a romantic dinner, for business or for big party for celebration.

I believe Marrakech is ranked rather low here (as of Nov 2014, 1245 of 4968 restaurants) and it deserves a better spot. It is definitely a place that I do not mind going for a second time. The restaurant provides good food at a decent price (a five course dinner consisting of soup, salad, mint tea, B'stilla Royale -- a Moroccan chicken pie-- and dessert plus your choice of the entree comes at about $20.00). The website claims they have belly dancing from Wednesday to Sunday. However, when we were there on a Thursday night, there was no belly dancing. I am not a big fan of belly dancing and noisy places. Hence I welcomed it but I cannot comment about that aspect of the restaurant.

Tagine chicken had no couscous, potatoes or tagine pot. Mediocre at best. Baklava was rancid. Belly dancer never came.

The atmosphere felt very authentic, including traditional hand-washing at the table. Service was great and helped us understand the menu! The belly-dancing was really fun and interactive. The food was good and HUGE portions for each person.

Where else can you get a 5 course meal of flavourful food for 20.00! Unbelievable! The lentil soup, spicy lamb and salad are especially wonderful! The service was done by a young lady who was exceptionally gracious. The music and belly dancer added an enjoyable touch. This restaurant is well worth going to!

The food doesn’t represent the rich Moroccan cuisine. The harrira soup and couscous are announced by UNESCO as world cultural heritage. Unfortunately, every dish (salads, couscous, bastilla, harrira, preserved lemon chicken are far from the minimum original Moroccan flavor. I advise that the owner rethink about the way he represents the Moroccan authentic flavor, because the experience can only be described by misleading and misrepresenting.

Just finished dinner at Marrakesh. The staff were wonderful, very nice and helpful. The dancer was talented, and had a great personality. The food was good overall, I had the spicy lamb (not at all hot, but very flavorful. My wife had their best chicken dish...very plain.

Most dishes have a sweet flavor. The belly dancers are pretty awful.

This place is about the whole meal experience, not just food. From the beginning with hands washing to the end with rose water in the hands.. The food is absolutely amazing.. The flavors are delicious.. The place feels a little bit small, but I guess it's part of the experience...

If you never had Moroccan food, worth going. The food is decent, the atmosphere is fun. There are belly dancers during weekend.

Take a minute to look past the dim lights and the fabric and rugs that are nailed up everywhere and you will see a filthy square space.. I doubt that it was even painted before the fabrics were hung up.the server had a cute sarong type outfit finished with old tennis shoes.. the owner? Was wearing old blue jeans and a stained shirt.. the food was mediocre at best.. the lamb we were served was all back bones with little meat.we weren't given an option of an alacarte menu. 4 course meal only... only to see the alacarte menu by the door as we left.. absolutely will not be dining there again.you would think that being in the middle of " belltown" the eating and foodie area of smack downtown Seattle they would at least try to do a better job.

My husband and I dined here on Easter Sunday while visiting Seattle. It was delicious and we had the five course meal for $19.95 which was a lot of food. You first start with a lentil soup and salad, served with bread. Then the appetizer which consists of ground (?) chicken in phyllo dough with powder sugar and cinnamon, after that you get to pick your main course. I had couscous Marrakech with chicken ( absolutely delicious) and my husband had lamb and eggplant ( was a $2 extra charge) which was also very good. We finished off the meal with rice pudding with coconut and hot mint tea. I don't usually like tea but it was delicious!! It's a great deal and plenty of food, we pretty much rolled out of there. We wanted to try the Moroccan wine ($7.50 glass/ $30 bottle) and beer but they were out of both and we tried the Lebanese version which were both very good. The service was good ( although think our waitress was high as a kite) and the owner was very friendly and even helped out with some recommendations. If we lived in Seattle we would frequent this restaurant often, the food is delicious and the ambience is great. I visited Morocco in the 1990's to Agadir and Marrakech and it brought back a lot of great memories. I very much recommend it and you can't beat the price.

This is a great place to have an out of the ordinary dining experience. I like going with a small group. It turns into an immediate party. The food is great. Service is great. It is very reasonable for the number of courses and the quality.

Went here with a few friends. The service was slightly slow but the amazing food made up for it! The price for the amount and diversity of food was well justified.

Amazing food and even better customer service. Absolutely loved it... They were top notch and food delicious.

I had to talk my family into experiencing an authentic Moroccan restaurant and I'm glad I did. We were treated to a wonderful meal and entertainment. Aziz was a fabulous waiter. We will be back!

If I go to a diner, I expect unremarkable, and am pleased if anything is actually very good. If I go to a Moroccan restaurant in an area that has good restaurants, I expect the food to be remarkable. Marrakesh's food is TOTALLY unremarkable. If you are vegetarian, there aren't many choices. If you don't eat wheat, even less... I ordered lemon chicken, which I've had at other Moroccan restaurants and loved. At Marrakesh, the chicken was dry, the lemon sauce tasted like a very plain stew, not lemony at all, and was as dull to the taste buds as its brown color. My friend had the lamb and eggplant which had two small round, dried out pieces of eggplant on top of stewed lamb, also totally unremarkable in flavor. My daughter had the 1 vegetarian dish, which was deep -fried wontons wrapped around potatoes in a tomato sauce, not much food and was the most flavorable of the 3 dishes. The coconut-honey dessert did taste nice, but was a tiny amount. At least the seats were comfortable and colorful, about the most remarkable part of the evening.

We were in town visiting my daughter who has been here before. We had a great time and enjoyed the atmosphere. The food was really good and we really enjoyed being able to talk and not have to scream to hear ourselves! We got the grand feast and there was more than enough food for the four of us. We love trying new things and this was the perfect place to do that.

Worst ever! Uncooked phyllo , way over cooked lamb and chicken. Totally Bland sauces and hideous service. Worst excuse for Moroccan food ever. The other restaurant Portland is far better. Neither one is as good as the old Mamounia. It was on Olive Way for years.

The atmosphere is so unique and the food is always very delicious! I love the Moroccan blend of savory and sweet. I always get the Moroccan feast, which is for groups of 4 or more and is listed at $21 or $22 per person, but really worth it! You are totally stuffed and happy afterwards. They wash your hands in the traditional way, then serve a lentil soup and a veggie appetizer with bread. Then you get the main courses which is a mix of chicken and lamb usually. The meat is so well cooked it just slides off the bone and melts in your mouth... really amazing flavors. They also serve the meats with an equally tasty plate of veggies and couscous. Afterwards your are treated to dessert including a not too sweet, but delicious rice pudding with coconut and mint tea. They also splash rose or orange blossom water on your hands after washing again, if you'd like. Wed-Saturday or Sunday around 8pm they have a belly dancer come in. I didn't see it this time, but I have in the past and it's very fun. Staff is always friendly, relaxed and informative. I'd recommend going here with groups for celebrations like a birthday or something, just to do something different. It's a real treat!

I have not been to Morocco and therefore cannot comment on the authenticity of the food. But it was delicious! I went with the 5 course and loved the lamb targine with eggplant and the appetizer - a meat pie with paper thin crust. The lamb was juicy tender and melts in your mouth. We also ordered cuscus with lamb and it was also quite tasty. The price at less than 20 for a 5 course dinner seems reasonable in Seattle. And the service was unique and very nice, including the hand washing rituals. I will definitely come back here!

5 courses and a beautiful dancer! I couldn't believe the price! This place was first rate and I would go again even at twice the price! The waitress even ran after me on the street with my prescription sunglasses.

The place was disgustingly dirty. Service was terrible. One waiter started with us, another finished. Twenty minutes to get a bottle of beer. Place is dirty. You have been warned.

Awesome atmosphere, complete with pillows on the ground for seating and belly dancers. The food is the best Moroccan I have ever had, hands down. And it continues to maintain its excellence with each visit. I love the Seattle Marrakesh and the one is Portland is equally wonderful. The menu is good Ala Carte but for the full experience I recommend the full treatment and get the 5 courses. You won't be disappointed. Also, you must try the B'Stilla...AMAZING!

During our recent visit to Seattle, our most enjoyable meal was here at Marrakesh. The restaurant has an internal decor I haven't seen before. The appearance is as if you had entered a large tent. Instead of conventional chairs, there were cushions and sofas. Ok, the look is traditional, but my back and my wife's back were hurting by the end of the evening. While an ala cart menu is available, go for the 5 course dinner instead. The waitress comes out with a large washing bowl and pitcher, and helps you wash your hands, You then receive a lentil soup, which I enjoyed, along with two other appetizers, salads marrakesh, which included a variety of vegetables served with a very tasty eggplant dip (and I don't even like eggplant), along with some bread and b'stilla royale. This is a pastry which could possibly be served as a desert, as it was slightly sweet. The salad and b'stilla are served family style, and you use your hands. For your main entree, there are about ten different choices. I selected the Tagine of Lamb M'Rouzia. The lamb was very tender--came right off of the bones, and was prepared with onions and raisins in a light honey sauce. Normally, I wouldn't think onions and raisins would work together, but it certainly did here. For desert, we got a sweet mint tea and some milk pudding. While the pudding was good, it was not up to the standards of the rest of the meal--of course, the restaurant had established such a high point with dinner, coming up with a topper of a dessert would be nearly impossible. Now, as the entertainment, we saw a very skilled belly dancer. I've been to a few restaurants which featured belly dancing before, but this was the first one where the dancer used a blunted (I hope) sword, which she carefully balanced on her head and shoulders. My compliments to the restaurant for an evening very well done!

The whole experience was delightful. Using your hands was a big change for the kids, which of course they loved. The food was full of flavor, I highly recommend the couscous with lamb. It was so tender and juicy. Great for anyone!

I visited Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant at about 7:00 pm on a Sunday evening. I was solo. I found the place is too crowded and some kind of traditional belly dance performance is going on. I ordered a Tagine of Spicy Lamb and it was a five course meal. The food was just good although the price was on the upper side including a generous tip. But for sure it was five course meal good enough for two that I ate all on my own. I will recommend it to others too.

Contrary to what I've heard, I loved the food here. Apricot chicken was excellent, along with all the other stuff you get :)

Ate dinner here with some work colleagues, including a native Morroccan. The service was great, and the food was good. Belly dancer for entertainment at the end of the meal. A fun atmosphere. Would recommend.

This restaurant is in the Bell town area of Seattle on 2nd Ave and it can be hard to find parking nearby. After driving around for 15 minutes we paid almost $8.00 for two hours parking. Our reservation was at 8:00 pm on Saturday evening. We had to wait 15 minutes in the tiny entrance, crowded with other people waiting to be seated. We were two families, two and three people, each party with a groupon voucher for a five course meal for two. Be aware that the owner will sit you together only if you have no groupon voucher or if you use just one groupon voucher, otherwise if you want to use two groupon vouchers he will not sit you together even if there are plenty of empty tables next to each other and even if you are two different families. The owner is very strict, he prefers to stick to his own rule than to have happy customers. So he intentionally split our party of five in two and three. At least he put our son and his girlfriend at the table on the opposite side from us, so we could see them. Sitting is either on long benches with pillows, to share with others, or on tiny, free standing cubes in front of the small, low tables. The waiter/waitress, dressed in Moroccan style, brings a container and pours water on you hands, so in case you want to eat with your hands you are clean. We chose to use forks and spoons. Then she brought a plate with a salad. We were a party of three at our table but we were served the same amount of salad they served to the two people sitting next to us. The salad appetizer was good and so was the bread. Then we had some kind of pastry filled with ground meat, one circle for one person and one circle to share between two. It was OK. Next was the main course, I had spicy lamb, which they can make it non spicy if you want. I had it non spicy, it was good, though there was more bone than meat. The owner came to sit down with us for a few minutes to explain his reasons for having separated our party of five. His reasons did not change the fact that he intentionally separated our party of five for using two groupons, but it is his business and he can do whatever he wants. Then the belly dancer started dancing, providing some fun entertainment, especially when she pulled a customer to dance with her, which was real fun to watch. Dessert is a tiny bowl of coconut pudding. It was OK. We loved their fragrant, sweet tea at the end. Before leaving the waitress poured water on our hands again and a few drops of a fragrant oil. All together it was something different, but we would not probably go there again because the full price is too high for what you get and we did not like being intentionally separated. The waiters are very nice.

This is the first time we have tried Moroccan food and hence can't say that it is better than any we tried before. Eating with bare hands is not new to us. We have tried Malay food on several occasions needing to use bare hands. The 5-course set dinner consist of 4 fixed dishes and you are only allowed to choose your entree. It starts with washing of hands by the table - the waitress help you with this and each guest is given a towel to dry the hands and it was also used as a napkin. The interior design of the restaurant is uniquely decorated like the interior of a large tent. The ottomans are placed around low tables. The ottomans are quite low and some people found it problematic getting up. If you like trying out food from different countries and ethnicities, you will like this place. Of note, we noticed that serving sizes of the shared fixed dishes looked the same for individuals and for groups sized 2-4 which is a little odd. The 2 of us were pretty stuffed. We overheard people from the next table, a group of 4, complaining that the serving size is too small.

We had dinner at Marrakesh for the first time last night, but it won't be the last. The service was great, the food was delicious and the price was very affordable. Also, they recently opened a hookah lounge...which is a great way to finish a 5 course Moroccan feast. If you like hookah, I recommend eating around 8:30pm. The 5 course meal is about an hour long. The hookah lounge in the back of the restaurant opens at 9:30pm. The interior was very well decorated and very comfortable. We will be back the next time we are in Seattle.

Although this restaurant came highly recommended on other food sites, we found the food to be only OK. We're used to spicy North African food that explodes with flavour. The dishes at Marrakesh were on the sweet side, and even the harissa we begged from a waitress turned out to be only a mildly spiced vegetable medley rather than the searing, wonderful paste we've always gotten in Tunisian restaurants. Maybe it's Moroccan vs. Tunisian food, maybe it's this particular Moroccan restaurant...but we weren't blown away. On the plus side, you get a lot of food for $18.50, the service was pretty good, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the belly dancer was decent.

Atmosphere was wonderful! Took a friend her for the first time for her birthday, it was such a wonderful and memorable experience! Our waitress was awesome, the food was delicious and the entertainment was top notch! I could use a few tips from the belly dancer-haha!

We wanted to tr something different and had a wonderful experience at Marrakesh. you dine as if you are in a tent, with a belly dancer to entertain you while you dine. The dishes were all tasty and nicely presented, the wait staff attentive and courteous.

After a tip and the reviews of the restaurant we went to this restaurant at the end of our holiday. Last year we celebrated our holiday in Morocco so we know how the food should taste. The soup of the 5 course meal was good even as the salad. The chicken and lamb tajine only got the flavour of cinnamon not all the typical ras el hanout spices. And the nice thing about tajine is that is should be presented in a ''tajine'' not on a plate. The mint tea tasted like hot water with a chemical mint flavour but at the other hand my cold was gone after tasting it. Not a good experience for us this diner.

Everything was fantastic! B'Stilla was amazing! My husband and I had lemon olive chicken and spicy lamb. Both were so delicious! The belly dancer was sooooo good and entertaining! A++ for the decor, music and service

We are big fans of Marrakesh Portland and expected the same from their Seattle location. To begin with, when we got there and told the host about our reservation, she went in and forgot about us. We stood there for a while until some other host asked us the same thing. The only good thing about the place is the ambience which looks like a very badly maintained tent. The server was very pushy when it came to orders. She gave us a 2 minutes to think over which was excusable because they were closing the kitchen at 9.30 which is weird considering its Belltown. Soup and salad were the only decent thing. Main course was terrible. My chicken brochette was bland overcooked. My wife's fish was deep fried which was not specified on the menu. My friends tajine honey chicken was generously showered with honey and all we could taste was honey. The dessert was half bowl of old chopped fruits blend with sugar water. Mint tea with dessert was the only thing to appreciate. By this time, they had already started vacuuming the place which I think is very inconsiderate of the managers. Avoid this place. I have had Morroccan food and this is not the place to eat.

We were staying nearby & wanted something different, and we certainly got something different. There is no window at this restaurant so it's impossible to tell what is inside. Once inside we are transported to a different world with dark lighting, low tables, ottomans, hanging tapestry & Persian rugs. The menu is a 5-course meal started with lentil soup, cucumber & tomato salad, phyllo pastry stuffed with mince meat, entree of your choice - we had tagine of chicken with olive & lemon, tagine of spicy lamb, and chicken kebab - rice pudding & mint tea. The custom is to eat with our hands so the meal starts with the ritual of rinsing our hands in a big silver tub & finished with cleaning it with scented oil. The amazing experience also included a 45 minutes belly dancer performance. The dancer performed a variety of belly dance, some with the aid of scarf, some with a glittering sword on her head. My child was mesmerized. The reason I didn't give a 5 stars is due to the service. The service was really good at the beginning but somehow less so at the end. Neither I or my companion feel very well from a recent stomach bug, so we rushed through the meal. I felt the staff was displeased with our attitude and punished us with a lack of their attention. Anyway, it was an amazing experience worthy of the price we paid.

I drove all the way from Vancouver to Seattle to have dinner in Marrakesh restaurant and I was very disappointed. The food is so bad if you really know Moroccan cuisine. I had couscous and chicken tagine. Couscous taste so bad and the presentation has nothing to do with Moroccan traditional couscous. Chicken Tagine with sweet prune , the sauce looks like gravy and taste so bad, the prunes were just boiled. Bastilla does not have almond and does not have any flavor of real moroccan bastilla. I doubt this restaurant has moroccan chef. anyway it was bad experience. It is shame to call it moroccan food.

Excellent customer service and delicious food. Great and unique ambiance! With rugs everywhere and fabrics covering on the walls. My husband and I enjoyed the unique experience of Moroccan food, starting with washing our hands on the table, eating with our fingers and helping to gather the food from the plate with bread. The menu is set up with five courses, traditional Lentil Soup, salad, B'stilla Royale- a delicious pastry with chicken and powdered sugar- and YOUR CHOICE OF ENTREES, plus dessert and mint tea. My husband chose Couscous Marrakesh with lamb. I was undecided since I love lamb. However, the server helped me and recommended Tagine of Spicy Lamb. Both dishes were delicious. The restaurant advertises dancers from Wednesday to Sunday. However, we did not have any on Thursday night. I asked, but the server said not tonight. The meal ends with a cup of mint tea and another wash of hands with orange blossom?. Highly recommended, I will visit again since my son moved to Portland and they have another restaurant there. Fantastic experience!

The food here was good and prompt. The server didn't seem like she enjoyed her job. She never smiled and didn't do many of the typical customs that are associated with Moroccan restaurants (like pouring water over your hands before your meal). There was a belly dancer and the atmosphere was good. All in all, I would probably look for another Moroccan restaurant - but if there aren't any others nearby, I would go back.

Planning a party for 30 people can be difficult but with the help of the restaurant, things couldn't have gone better for us. We basically took over one whole section of the restaurant and quickly were greeted with drinks and wine (that I brought..... which does have a corkage charge as in most restaurants). After the hand washing, our food came out quickly and we were greeted with an array of delicious Moroccan foods which are mostly dishes that our friends had not tried before. Many of the group were "foodies" but had not eaten at the Marrakesh before. We navigated eating the salad and the chicken pastry dishes with bread and our hands and everyone loved it. The vegetarians in our group were given delicious dishes as well. The chicken and lamb dishes were all tender and tasty (and eaten with forks). I must mention our belly dancer. I had asked the restaurant about etiquette for tipping belly dancers since I did not want to cause offense. I also found a lot of information on the web about tipping. Here's some info that I shared with our group before we went. You can tip the dancer by placing money in the side of her belt. Don’t worry, this is not considered sexual or sleazy. (And in case you’re worried about it, you won’t actually be touching the dancer, only the money will be going inside her belt!) Sometimes dancers may “tease” you just for fun by making it a little difficult for you to tip them as they continue to move around. Children especially tend to enjoy this game of “catch the dancer”. Now, I must warn you against trying to put money in the dancer’s cleavage area unless youwant a very negative reaction as classy dancers refuse to accept tips in this manner! Sometimes dancers don’t want to get too close to you for fear of making you shy or uncomfortable. So if you want to tip the dancer, but she isn’t coming your way, just hold up the money. She’ll come over when she sees it. These tips worked well. Hold up your money and she will come over and sometimes even encourage the gals and guys to dance with her. Just enjoy the experience. Thank you Marrakesh for an amazing evening that my husband will remember for a long time. We will be coming back again.

so much promise to be awesome, and it just ended up being uncomfortable and strange.

Make reservations and ask to sit on the floor - it adds to the experience! This restaurant is so delicious, and the atmosphere is really fantastic. Draped fabric on the walls and ceilings, ornate tables and large cushions. The belly dancer was a great touch too. Try the Marrakesh wines, delicious. I'd highly recommend doing the 4 person royal feast. You get to taste a lot of different things that way. The apricot chicken and eggplant lamb were yummy!

My son and I ate here for dinner one night during my recent trip to Seattle. My son lives in Seattle but had not yet tried this restaurant. This was a unique experience for me as there are no Moroccan restaurants near where I live and I have not often seen Moroccan restaurants during my travels. The restaurant is rather small and cozy with about two rooms for diners. Seating is on cushions with small round tables. There are rugs on the walls and floors giving a comfortable feel. Both my son and I thought that it was relaxing on the cushions, enjoying the ambience and listening to the music that was piped in. The meal consisted of five courses including soup, salad, rolls, Bastilla, choice of entrée, tea and dessert. The price seemed fairly reasonable for this meal and my son was able to get a groupon prior to going into the restaurant. I ordered the chicken with prunes tangine which featured an almond and honey sauce. My son ordered for his entrée the rabbit tangine. We shared the dishes and both thought the chicken dish was much more tasty as the honey sauce was particularly delicious. The rabbit dish was a little more bland and less interesting but still good. I thought the lentil soup was fine but not outstanding. I would have preferred a more substantial soup as this was a little more watery. The salad was good and the rolls had a nice flavor. The Bastilla appetizer was chicken in a round, flaky pastry that was covered with powered sugar and cinnamon. We really enjoyed this unique dish. I liked that they brought more rolls to our table and served them from a huge basket. For some reason, we were not offered a hand wash before our meal, but after our main courses were done, our waiter gave us a splash of rose water in our hands which was very nice. The pouring of the mint tea from high up was fun to watch and the tea delicious. We also liked the rice pudding that was served for dessert. The amount of food was just right. We were pleasantly full but not stuffed as often happens with restaurant meals. Our waiter, Ghassan was especially good. He was very attentive, friendly and pleasant during our meal. When my son's cell phone ran out of power, he was happy to charge it for him. The other servers in the restaurant also seemed friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a great Moroccan meal if you are ever in Seattle. A nice experience!

One of the many good things about Seattle is the variety of unique restaurants. Marrakech is one of them. The atmosphere and decoration are nice, the service is ok and the food is typical and good. There is a belly dancer that comes in and displays her talents. The price is very reasonable!

The food is amazing and I recommend the lamb rouzia. Lamb is Kosher but always best to verify. The dinner is a 3 course meal so you get plenty of food and the price is decent. There is also belly dancing and the dinner is family style. The bastilla is excellent and can be made without meat for vegetarians. Good service although last time I went the waitress seemed very impatient. Weekends get very busy - reservations recommended. Street parking can be a hassle unless you don't mind paying for garage parking.

What a fun experience for our family for New Years Eve dinner. We had never had Moroccan food so that was interesting, also sitting on pillows. The belly dancer added to a festive atmosphere.

Super interesting experience, we genuinely felt like Sultans for an evening, sights, sounds and smells. My favorite was the B'stilla Royale, a puff pasty chicken pot pie. YUM. Though the rich spices of the hare were a treat too. The rose water hand wash served as a lovely reminder for the rest of the night. Service was outstanding. The waiter moved quickly, but took time to explain foods to us and the average Moroccan's view on alcohol, "we're not especially religious. We like wine!" I enthusiastically recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting something unique!

From the moment we walked in we felt transported to another place . I felt as if I was in a movie. We did something like this in Dubai and that was normal for the place but something as authentic as this in Seattle ! It was a fantastic experience. Our server Aziz was exceptional. Excellent service and a loving and kind personality to match. I felt as if we were his long time friends. The belly dancer was fantastic also . We had the Groupon and the value was great . Lots of delicious food at a low price. When we are back in Seattle we will definitely be back and I hope everyone try’s this hidden gem of a place.

This is one of the most fun eating experiences in Seattle! Beautiful atmosphere, great food, and friendly service! We've gone a few times now and always recommend to friends when they're headed to Seattle!

The restaurant is amazing. The tables are low with couches and benches with pillows. When you order, the staff will pour water over your hands. And then the food comes. So flavorful and delicious. If you are with a group, get the feast. The chef will pick the plates for you. Everything we got was not a disappointment. In particular, the tagine of chicken with apricots was excellent. The meat fell off the bone and was so tender. We also had the pleasure of watching a belly dancer. This place is not just for a meal, it's an experience.

Amazing b'stillo

We and my friend wanted to have some kind of unusual dinner while spending couple of days in Seattle. We saw all of the good reviews in TripAdvisor and decided to walk to this restaurant. When we got to the building and saw it from outside we started having doubts and thinking we are at the wrong place. The building itself didn’t have windows and there was just a weird door and no people outside. As soon as we walked it there was a line of 3 families ahead of us. We got there around 5:30 pm so when we saw the line we thought that’s it we don’t have reservation and won’t be able to eat there. However the owner guy was very nice and found a table for us. The environment is not fancy but very cozy and unique. The seats are low like kind of seating on the floor, decor is very Moroccan and has decorative carpets on the walls, and lights are deemed. The dinner is about $20 and it is a four course dinner. You get a salad, appetizer, main entree and a desert. They start by bringing you special thing to wash your hands at the table, then they bring you a salad and give you some bread and you eat the salad with your hands and bread. After you are done with it they bring you an interesting appetizer that looks like big bread but the dough is soft and crunchy and it has meat or could be vegan inside with powdered sugar on top. It was pretty delicious. For my main course I ordered lamp with potatoes. It was a pretty big piece of lamp but only one small potato, It was all delicious though. And finally for desert you get some kind of pudding. We also ordered Moroccan wine which was more delicious than any wine we tasted that day at the wineries 😂 While we had our dinner we got to watch a girl dancing Moroccan dances and we even danced with her. After the place closes they also have a hookah bar there. We had a blast.

Marrakesh can only be described as a "dining experience." I had the to opportunity to visit Morocco a few years ago, and Marrakesh seemed true enough in its authenticity. Anyways, the ambiance there is pleasant: with ethnic tapestries, cushioned seating around the floor, and a draped ceiling so that it feels like you are sharing a communal meal in a large tent. They begin the experience with the washing of hands at your table-which is quite pleasant. They then serve your meal over five-courses: bread and Moroccan salad (more comparable to a salsa than a salad, I would say); some of the best lentil soup I've tried; a phyllo dough-like chicken pastry; a main entree of your choosing (ranging from traditionally prepared lamb, chicken, beef, or vegetarian options); and a refreshing tropical fruit bowl for dessert. They finish with another hand washing, this time with a lightly fragranced water, and a serving of hot moroccan mint tea--which is sweet, but good. On certain days, they also have belly dancers for entertainment. This is enough to go for in itself! Overall, the food is good, the atmosphere is pleasant, and they put on quite a "show"--which you must experience to understand. There were a few minor kinks that could probably be worked out though. For example, there is little privacy in regards to conversation as the seating is quite close. Perhaps they could spread the tables out a little more. Or just come expecting this. Also, they do not give you dining utensils until about the third course--which is part of the experience of course, but I could see a few snobby diners being put off by that. I'm sure that if you were to ask, however, they would be given sooner. My fiance also did complain that sitting on the cushion at our table for an extended period of time made him uncomfortable. But, being the gentleman that he is, he offered to let me sit opposite him at the table, as each has booth-like seating along the wall as well. Overall, I would say that it's important to know that it is casual dining, and you are there for the traditional cuisine and the experience. So those looking for white-linen service might want to consider this ahead of time. Otherwise, I definitely would recommend making a reservation ahead of time. And since the seating is so low to the ground, I would plan on avoiding wearing a short dress and heels, at least for that night ;)

I discovered Marrakesh while in town for a conference last year. I had to come back with some first-timers this visit to Seattle. The service was great, and the food was amazing. The "standard" appetizers of lentil soup, Moroccan salad, and b'stille were all amazing. The b'stille (savory chicken in phylo, topped with icing sugar) sounds weird but tastes amazing. Check out Anthony Bourdains "No Reservations" for more details on this dish. Our mains (all shared) consisted of savory lamb, roasted hare, and chicken. All were top notch. The lamb and hare just fell apart with the slightest pressure from ones fork. Desert consisted of milk pudding and most amazing pour of tea I've ever witnessed. All of this combined with the fact that the bill came in at just around $30/person makes Marrakesh an unbelievable value. If you come for dinner between Wed and Sun, you will also be treated to belly dancing.

Such attention to detail! The 5 course meal is an amazing experience! The interior is exotic, the service was friendly and attentive, and the food was fantastic!

When my date and I arrived, they sat us at a table for two, with one of us sitting on a booth-like seat and the other sitting on a cushion on the floor. The latter is somewhat traditional for Morrocan restaurants, but the problem is that the two seats were set at different heights, so one of us was forced to look down (or up) at the other while eating. This is pretty poor planning for a restaurant. We asked to get an extra floor cushion so that we could sit at equal levels, and they were kind enough to oblige. The meal started with a tomato lentil soup and a cucumber, tomato, carrot, and eggplant salad. The soup was quite poor, and the salad was unseasoned and effectively flavorless. The next dish they brought for us to share was a sweet phylo-dough stuffed with spiced chicken. While this was edible, the inside reminded me of cat food, and it was wayyy too hot (temperature wise) given that we were supposed to eat it with our fingers. My entree was the Tagine of Lamb with Eggplant. The "ginger, saffron, and garlic sauce" seemed to be just a puddle of chicken broth. Despite the food being extremely disappointing, the service was fine and the prices were reasonable.

Maybe it was because we had already shared some adult beverages elsewhere before dinner, but we (group of 4) had a great time at Marrakesh. The food was excellent, and we enjoyed sharing food among the whole group. Since I haven't been to Morocco I can't vouch for how authentic it was, but it compared well with other Moroccan food I've enjoyed elsewhere. The staff is great - super friendly and helpful. The belly dancing was fun to watch, and we even shared a few laughs with the dancer. If you want to eat in the typical western manner (table & chairs, fork & knife, etc.), be forewarned. You sit on cushions, and use your fingers and flatbread to eat the food. Great fun if you can roll with it and enjoy the experience. It's not a place to visit regularly, but is an excellent option for tourists, or for locals to go with friends or family for a different night out.

The Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant in Seattle is hands down one of my favorite restaurant of all time. I was in Seattle attending an annual business conference and for the first and only time, my husband and son joined me. I never ventured too far beyond Pike Place when visiting the city alone but with my companions, it was time to see and take in the sights. My husband was stationed several years ago at Port Lyautey, a US Naval base in Morocco. It was he who noticed an entry for the Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant in a visitor guide in our hotel room. It sounded very interesting but a check of their website at http://marrakeshseattle.com was the hook. We made reservations for dinner the same night and were blown away! Many restaurants advertise they are “authentic” and their food and sometimes even their dress can be deemed authentic. The Marrakesh is truly authentic all the way down to the floor seating on cushioned pillows, rose water hand washing, mint tea pouring and belly dancers! I’ve made several dishes from a Moroccan recipe book complied by naval officer wives stationed in Port Lyautey at the same time my husband did his tour and thought I was doing a very decent job. I now correct my personal assessment to “just OK.” The food at Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant was out of this world. Originally I was going to order a la carte because I did not think I could possibly consume a five course dinner. After some consultation with our waiter we agreed we would experience the greatest sampling if we all ordered a different five course dinner and shared. It was so incredibly good we actually went back the next evening! Highly recommend and suggest owner might want to consider a metro Detroit area chain!

Great to go to wish group. Really social with friendly service. Not too great for vegans or vegetarians- but still fun and relaxed. Good wine!

We were at the Marrakesh with 4 adults and 2 children...exposing the grandchildren to an authentic cultural event. The setting, food, dancing was just perfect. We had the 5-course meal that allowed everyone to have an entree of their choice while the soup, salad, and dessert was included. The spicy lamb dish was "bone licking" good and the lemon chicken tagine was equally flavorful. The family-style salad was delicious and the B'stilla Royale was both fun and tasty...kids loved using their fingers to get the powdered sugar. To top it off all off, the belly dancer was great with the kids, laughing and putting on a real show.

Authentic atmosphere. Traditional music. Bellydancing some nights. We enjoyed the lamb dishes and the hare. My favorite was the ground chicken, seasoned, in phyllo with sweet topping.

My husband and I went to Seattle to visit a long time friend of his and his fiance. We all love ethnic food, but my husband's friend isn't a big fan. We finally convinced him to go to Marrakesh with us. He didn't want to go, but after we ate he said he was so glad we made him go. Marrakesh was great. Loved the atmosphere! You get to sit on pillows and eat on low to the ground tables. The restaurant looks like a giant tent inside, and you get to eat with your hands, which was my favorite part! We liked it so much that for our next meal at our friends' house, we all ate with our hands again. Very freeing. The food there was also excellent. We got the sampler special so we could try a little of everything. Highly recommend the lamb. We even got to see a belly dancer after our meal. I have nothing bad to say about this place...

My mom has always wanted to eat at a moroccan restaurant and so on family vacation she picked eating here. It was so much fun. You sit low to the ground, eat with your hands, and, if you stay late enough, see a belly dancer. The food was all amazing. Each dish was better than the next. It was all very unusual food to my American palate but there wasn't a dish I didn't like. We let our waiter order for us since we had no idea what things were and he didn't steer us wrong. The server was so helpful and hilarious! I would recommend going and intending on spending a few hours here as the experience of the dinner was what made this such a treat. Food was a little pricy (~$25) but you get so much food for your money so it was worth it for me.

We went into this not knowing what to expect and it was definitely a pleasant surprise!! The service was incredible and the food delicious. A must for anyone visiting Seattle and especially if you're looking for an authentic Moroccan experience! It would be a great place for a group gathering. Bravo!!

Food was excellent and good value. The service was good and the waiters kept checking on us all the time which was good. I was looking forward to the Bellydancing but I was not impressed at all. If you are looking for amateur dancing but good food, this is the place!

Went there with a group for a friend's birthday. It was more for the novelty of it. The food was just ok. Fun to see the belly dancers but overall, not something I'm rushing back to experience.

Saddened to write this because I was so excited to try this restaurant with a friend that I traveled Morocco with. We were there for dinner, and the belly dancer was entertaining, but the food was severely lacking in flavor. The dishes were cooked well, but there was not any seasoning - and unfortunately our waitress was in an incredible rush. For example, when we told her we were still working on one course, she brought the next course out anyway. She also brought the check well before we were done eating and asked us several times if we had put a card in there yet. We were not eating slow or staying a long time, but overall it did not feel like a positive experience.

Very pleasant evening with good food and service at a reasonable price. The bistilla was less seasoned that I would have liked, but the tagine was better. Overall a good evening.

After talking about it for weeks, we finally worked out schedules and together with four other friends, we got to try out the Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant in Seattle! It was our first visit but definitely not our last. The menu is quite varied and interesting but in the end we all decided upon having the "Royal Feast" and it was a great choice. It included soup, Moroccan salad, and five different main course dishes, followed by mint tea and dessert. Everything was delicious and we didn't leave any tidbits uneaten!!! No hard liquor but good beer and wine choices. We also were there for the belly dancing but there isn't a defined scheduled of when the belly dancer performs (you can inquire about the times when calling for reservations -206- 956-0500) The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Abraham will answer any questions you may have about the various dishes. We'll be back there soon!!!!

Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. What an experience! I visited this restaurant at the recommendation of a Seattle native! I'd never eaten Moroccan food before, and I'm so glad I did! The food is incredible. We had the 5-course dinner. The atmosphere is warm with tents, lamps, colorful cushion’s on the floor. The server comes out in traditional Moroccan attire and washes your hands from a beautiful silver kettle before your meal. Belly dancer provide unique entertainment. The prices are reasonable and the food is great! It is a must visit!

I got a group on now for one for $15 worth for a 5 course meal (reg 28pp), I took my husband and daughter to celebrate valentine's day (2012), it was hard to find a parking spot so I dropped them off to find a table, the owner asked if we had a reservation, which we didn't and didn't know about it, he quickly found us a spot. It was about 7pm on a week day and the belly dancer was performing, she asked people to join in as she taught some steps, the decor is great, feels like being in a tent. Promptly a server came over and explained the drill. First they served a lentil soup which it was perfect, then a salad with eggplant, then a film pastry with powder sugar and some caramel I think, inside they had chicken cooked with eggs and some other stuff, it got devoured right away, then the main course: marrakech couscous with lamb and veggies, my daughter a very sweet lamb and my husband lamb with peaches, not as sweet as the other one. At last they brought minty sweet tea with baklava. Make sure you are ok eating with your hands, they will wash your hands a couple times and provide a towel. Love the service and the food, great experience.

This was a great restaurant to experience during my visit to Seattle. They have a belly dancer that performs certain days of the week. I think it was Thursday thru Sunday if I remember correctly. We ordered the feast meal. It included soup, appetizer, entree, dessert, and tea. This was my first time to ever try Moroccan food so I don’t have a basis for comparison but I very much enjoyed eating here.

This is the first time I have Morocco based food. This restaurant provides good Moroccan authentic food experience. I enjoyed the experience but I think food was 3-4 stars. I ordered a lamb dish and it was ok. My son ordered a rabbit dish and he liked it.

This was just an awesome experience. Firstly, the atmosphere was just incredible. It looked like a tent with low seating. The aroma of the food just hits you when you come in and you know you are about to have an amazing meal. It was a five course meal that was absolutely delicious. They even had a belly dancer, who was excellent. Overall, this was a truly excellent experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone who like something a little different.

I went here with a group of friends and we had a reservation for floor seating. It was awesome! We felt like we'd been transported and were on vacation in a far away land. We enjoyed a four or five course meal with no utensils. No utensils! The server came between each course with a pitcher of water for us to cleanse our hands. Phenomenal. Such a different experience. The food was very good - a lot to choose from, although a little sparse for vegetarians. The belly dancer was the icing on the cake and added to the perfect atmosphere.

We went on a Friday night and it was really busy. The line went outside for a little bit and then it took a while to see a host once we finally got in. When we were seated, we were given the "main menu" and I forgot that there was such a thing as the a la cart menu and the waitress did not volunteer it. This was going to be one of my complaints, the lack of options, but when I looked at the website again I realized that you have to ask for other options. So that is bad on their part but at least it is possible to to not have the 5 course menu. Other than withholding this information, the service was excellent. As far as value, $20 a person for a 5 course menu is great. $2 per tiny glass of tea is absurd. When you get the 5 course meal, you start with lentil soup. Yuck! This was basically a filler course in my opinion. Not a good start. But it gets better. The "salad" arrives which is fresh and delicious. Then comes the B'Stilla Royale. Who knew powdered sugar, phyllo dough, and chicken could work together? It sounds weird but it does work! You get to pick your entree so I got the lamb which was very tender and reminded me more of beef and my friend got the Breka Vegetarian. I had one and it was like mashed potatoes inside an egg roll rapper served with salsa. Yes, it needs to be removed from the menu. Bread was repeatedly brought to the table to help scoop up all the good stuff. Dessert was coconut pudding (meh) and really refreshing mint tea. The atmosphere really makes the place: sitting on cushions, eating with your hands, the exotic flavors, the decor, the belly dancing...which I must say was excellent. The belly dancer was talented and engaging. She got me and my friend up and dancing with her and she was very personable, not awkward at all. She was beautiful but not tacky, the best I have ever seen. We had a lot of fun at Marrakesh and I think it would be a great place to go in a bigger group, with reservations. I want to go back and order a la carte. I will return for seconds of the B'Stilla Royale and the salad. If you have never had Moroccan, I recommend this as an introduction restaurant.

We had a fun evening- the ambiance is nice. Having traveled in Morocco we were disappointed with the quality of the food. The food at Marrakesh Seattle is bland. Traditionally Moroccan food is full of spices, not hot, but truly flavorful. Not so much here. They offer a 5 course meal- the soup was average, the salad was ok, the Bastille was really bland and had too much powered sugar on it. The spicy lamb tangine was not at all spicy. The meat was tender but lacked the flavor expected of Moroccan food. The chicken honey and prunes may have been the best meal at our table.

One of the great ones. 2nd Avenue boasts many great restaurants and this little gem is only one. If you haven't discovered this one or if you haven't tried Morroccan food, you must give it a try. great for fun with friends and a fabulous place for families. A wonderful cultural experience too. The food is excellent and the service can't be beat. They even have a belly dancer. Top ratings here!

Great experience, unique place and very nice staff! The food is tasty and we came out with a smile. Don't miss the belly dancer!

Definitely a unique restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere. The experience through all 5 courses was tasty and memorable. The prices are unbelievable for the portions and excellent flavors! We were lucky enough to catch the end of a belly dancing show. For the entertainment, the food and flavors, the overall experience - this is a fun, unique stop in Seattle!

This restaurant was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming with th couches and pillows grouped around small tables. The waiter was so friendly and made great recommendations. We went with the Feast Royale, which I highly recommend. We got to sample so many different types of food, all served family style. Without going to Morocco, I can’t confirm that the food was authentic, but it certainly felt that way and was delicious. Definitely recommend!

Found this place via urban spoon, we were heading to the Crocodile, and this place was really near by. We were half an hour late, but the manager was awesome, we just popped next door to a funky little place called RobRoy's. We went back after a couple drinks, and were greeted with fabulous service, really personal, the waitress was attentive, and the manager went round to all the tables to chat to everyone. He was really lovely, so the review before was possibly referring to someone else? Drink and food is so reasonably priced. There were 4 of us, so we went for the feast, and all of us enjoyed each course. For what you pay, I think its incredible value for money. The decor is so much fun, and the whole washing of hands and seating is casual but traditional. The dancer was awesome too. Overall, I'm heading back the next time I'm in Seattle, it was the highlight of our night there,