Les Jardins de Bala Marrakech

Les Jardins de Bala sits on Rue Koutoubia, a five-minute walk from the Koutoubia Mosque. The dining room runs smart, and the kitchen serves a blend of Moroccan, Mediterranean, and South East Asian cuisines.

Choosing this spot over the stalls at Jemaa el-Fna, which is a fifteen-minute walk away, depends on what you want from your evening. The central squares are where you go for the spectacle of the city, but they offer little in the way of reprieve. Les Jardins de Bala trades that relentless energy for a quiet, paced environment. It is a necessary alternative for those who want the local ingredients without the theatre of the market.