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We love Restaurant Marrakesh. We make it a point to go every year, at least once.
Hints: ask questions - all you can and want to. The mint tea is wonderful, but it's better hot, and when we asked how it is served in Morocco, were told it is served with lots of sugar. If there's something on the menu you don't understand or want explained more, just ask - every server we've ever had was very good at explaining it all. We still make sure that everyone at the table gets a different dish, so we can all share and have a little taste of everything.
Go with an adventurous tongue, and an adventurous heart. It's not usually too crowded, but lately it's been busier than ever.
We love it. It's an undiscovered favourite. When we were in there last month, there were probably about another 15 people in there, which was a shame, as our lunch was excellent.
A nice place to eat with entertainment! Bonus, for us at least, you don't need to make ADRs. We called while at China and by the time we arrived in Morocco, it was time for dinner. Made that night easier as we weren't racing against a clock.
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Edited to add - we traveled the 3rd week in Sept, so we didn't do the ADRs. I have no idea how busy it would be in the summer.
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Love, Love, LOVE it!! This is in my top two or three favorite restaurants! It's great if you're an adventurous eater, but aslo great if you aren't! My dh isn't, and he found something he totally enjoyed and will definitely want to go back! I am and found something new to try and totally loved it! The service was wonderful as well! They even worked with my youngest son (10 at the time) who, while he isn't picky, was a bit iffy about some of the menu items. They gave him larger portions of 'moroccan pasta' off the kids menu and he ADORED it!! So, definitely go for it! You won't regret it!
We enjoyed our meal there. I was not an adventurous eater at the time, but wound up really liking my meal! The entertainment was a nice diversion for our then 2 year old (and DH did not complain about the gorgeous belly dancer we had ).
If I had to list a con, it is that the tables were very close together (at least where we were sitting...we needed a high chair for DD and it was practically touching the back of someone else's chair. However, we were seated right next to the dance floor, so maybe the tables are tighter up there?). It was also louder than I expected, but again, we had front row seats...
It isn't one I'm rushing to go back to, but I'm really glad we went.
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Thank you every for your helpful advice
We are planning a Dec trip though it is mostly about celebrating my GS 5th birthday, My daughter thought she would like this,
Looking forward to this,
If I had to list a con, it is that the tables were very close together (at least where we were sitting...we needed a high chair for DD and it was practically touching the back of someone else's chair. It was also louder than I expected, but again, we had front row seats...
I like Marrakesh a lot; love Moroccan food, and the mint tea is heavenly. But if you're a small party, you can really feel overwhelmed depending on where you're seated. DH and I had reservations there on an anniversary trip, and our experience was not the best. We were seated in the crowded table area next to a loud, overweight couple. With the tight quarters, we couldn't have a conversation because it was overwhelmed. I ate there with a friend last December; we were seated in a different area, and we had lots of space.
The food is very good, and most of the servers are charming. It's definitely a place you should try, but if your group is small, hope you're seated at one of the tables that shares a bench rather than the stand-alone tables nearer the dance floor.
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I'm a picky eater, in general, but I LOVED it. I had the lemon chicken and it was so good. My husband ordered the beef brewats for an appeitizer and I thought they sounded gross (minced beef and cinnamon together?!?)...but I tried them and they are delicious! As others have stated, the mint tea is also great.
Marrakesh is one of my favorites, a great value. My menu recommendations are the Seafood Bastilla, Harira Soup, Beef Brewat, and lamb couscous. As for tips, make sure they don't put you at a table that has a support pole between you and the stage.
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I find this place divine! I love the decor, the food, the service, and the entertainment!
Agreed! It is on our "absolutely must do" restaurant list. In our little west Texas town, there are few cultural opportunities, so I consider that an added bonus. Love the place!!!
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When we were in there last month, there were probably about another 15 people in there, which was a shame, as our lunch was excellent. 
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I like Marrakesh a lot; love Moroccan food, and the mint tea is heavenly. But if you're a small party, you can really feel overwhelmed depending on where you're seated. DH and I had reservations there on an anniversary trip, and our experience was not the best. We were seated in the crowded table area next to a loud, overweight couple. With the tight quarters, we couldn't have a conversation because it was overwhelmed. I ate there with a friend last December; we were seated in a different area, and we had lots of space. 
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