The best rooftops in Marrakech

This special place is a mix of traditional Moroccan cuisine and Western flair. Silver lanterns and embroidered pillows add to the bohemian style, making you feel like you're in Sex and the City 2. Be sure to try the rosé vodka cocktail, because unlike many other places, Dardar does serve alcohol. We didn't have dinner, but the tapas on the table next to us looked really good. The place is right next to the Bahia Palace (worth a visit) and offers a view of the old medina and especially the mosque. Also, you can watch the sunset while the Dardar House DJ makes it even more magical. They take reservations and it's pretty crowded at sunset!

If you've had enough of traditional tajine and couscous, it's time to visit L'mida. The fusion cuisine is a mix of traditional Moroccan with a touch of the mediterranean, and everything tastes fantastic. We tried the hummus, burrata, boulettes and gnocchi and were blown away. The flavour is still foreign and Moroccan in the sense that the burrata doesn't taste like regular Italian burrata. For the interior, the restaurant is decorated in green, with bast lanterns, green abstract oriental cushions and lots of plants. Located just 2 minutes from the Place des Espices, the rooftop terrace offers 300-degree views over the old city (including the Atlas mountains!). As they don't serve alcohol, it's the perfect choice for lunch, if you want to escape the crowds for a quiet minute.

Located right on the "Place des Epices", Café des Épices was one of the first rooftop restaurants in Marrakech. It is spread over three floors, you can sit in the sun in the front and look out over the market stalls and people passing by, or you can choose the second or third floor and have the most beautiful view over the square and to the Atlas Mountains. Again, they don't serve alcohol, but they do serve a variety of coffees, including my favorite, the cinnamon coffee. The menu is Moroccan, but more street food style and of exquisite quality. The decor is quite simple, with bold earth tones and convincing wooden furniture and embroidered cushions, making it traditional and at the same time very hip and sophisticated. Whenever you need a break, sit down and have a coffee and a snack, this is the place for you. 

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If you're in the mood for a glass of rosé, a mix of French and Moroccan cuisine, and impeccable service, be sure to check out the view from le trou au mur. The rooftop terrace is quite small and quite chic with white upholstery and tableware. The food was exquisite. It's not as busy and lively as the other bohemian places, but perfect for a romantic getaway or a respite in this wild and stressful city.