Restaurant Marrakesh

[Sam02]

We are in the preliminary stages of planning our trip to WDW. One of the restaurants I have always wanted to try was Restaurant Marrakesh. I was wondering if any of you who have eaten there would recommend it? Or is it a restaurant that is not worth it? Just for the record, it will not matter if it is on the Dining Plan or not, we will pay out of pocket if necessary. Thanks!

 

[tigsmom]

We are in the preliminary stages of planning our trip to WDW. One of the restaurants I have always wanted to try was Restaurant Marrakesh. I was wondering if any of you who have eaten there would recommend it? Or is it a restaurant that is not worth it? Just for the record, it will not matter if it is on the Dining Plan or not, we will pay out of pocket if necessary. Thanks!

Its a must for us, usually for lunch. Everything sounds so exotic, but its really just the same stuff you always eat, but with different spices. They use cinnamon, nutmeg etc...stuff you don't usually think goes with meats/veggies.

 

[Coree]

I also really enjoyed the food. I thought the belly dancer was only so-so, but the food was quite good.

 

[tigsmom]

I also really enjoyed the food. I thought the belly dancer was only so-so, but the food was quite good.

I've seen three different belly dancers and they were not all equal. I like the music though.

 

[ZapperZ]

This restaurant is a must for us every time we're at WDW. We have a Moroccan restaurant here in our neighborhood, and while Marrakesh isn't as good as this one, it is still pretty damn good. So I would highly recommend it.

Don't miss out on ordering the hot mint tea. We order that even in the middle of summer. Make sure you put at least a packet of sugar (or your favorite sweetner) in your cup. Morroccan tea tends to be sweet, but they make it unsweetened in that restaurant. Ask for refills if you run out.

Zz.

 

[tjkref418]

I have always enjoyed this, for me (I know I'm boring ) it is def. a walk on the "wild side". Despite being fairly picky, I have always left very satisfied.

 

[malice]

the atmosphere is terrific; from the live band to the (very ample) belly dancer. the food is pretty good too. you should try it at least once.

 

[mouselvrmom]

We loved it! I was a little leary since I'm kind of a picky eater, I don't really like anything too spicy.

The atmosphere was great! The music was nice and the belly dancer was very good.

I was pleasantly surprised with the food. I got the shish kabobs since I thought that they would be pretty much what I was used to & they were great. I love their rice and mint tea as well. (I got the iced tea) Everyone in our party of 8 enjoyed their meal. I would definitely recommend trying it.

 

[Shere_Khan]

Marrakesh is my absolute favorite restaurant.
I too am fairly picky and was leary of trying anything too "different." All of their chicken dishes are absolutely wonderful and the atmosphere is great as well. I really enjoyed the belly dancer, I thought it was a really cool experience, I would say you should try it once at least!

 

[J_Krafty24]

Neither of us liked the seasoning on the main course at all (Chicken Kabobs and Chicken couscous) however the seafood pastery thing that I had for an appetizer was amaizing. My parents at there about a week before us and had the lamb and said that was very good as well. Next time we go back there again it will probably be for appetizers and dessert instead of a whole meal. I loved the atmosphere and when we were there at 2:30 the resturant was almost compleatly empty. It was a nice quiet brake from the heat of the day.

 

[TikiBeckie]

My fave restaurant! I always get the Chicken Bastilla and the Chicken Couscous, both SOOO good!

 

[Tiggerfanatic]

We'll be eating there for the 1st time in December and am really looking forward to it. Does anyone know what time the lunch menu turns into dinner? Our reservation is at 3:30PM - there's not that much difference in the menus I can see when checking them out, just curious as to which one we'll get.

 

[loweyan]

Marrakesh is an excellent choice for dining for a few reasons.

1) the food is excellent - the lamb shank literally falls off the bone and has a mouth watering taste that makes you sad when the plate is empty.

2) the ambiance is superb - it is stark in it's color choices but elegant in it's details. Take the time to walk around the restaraunt and read all the small plaques and such. It's a history lesson about the relationship between the USA and the kingdom of Morrocco.

3) Possibly the best reason - is that there is almost always a reservation available. I think that tourists are just in general afraid to try authentic style Morrocian foods and therefore would rather stick to the more recognizable fares. So if you ever are at Disney and need a reservation - Try Marrakesh- you will enjoy it.

 

[loweyan]

I believe that a 3:30 reservation will still be the lunch menu.

I think they are a 4:30 turnover if memory serves.

Enjoy your visit!
Marcus

 

[KingStefan]

Definitely a fun place. The theming and the music and dancer are wonderful. The food is pretty good as well. Especially if you've never been, it's a must-do.

 

[Jimmy Thick]

My opinion is, its a "decent" place to dine. If you have other options, I would chose differently, but if your stuck, its a "decent" place to eat.

Much better then counter service, but not the best table service. But, my palette tends to run towards higher quality dining than most.

 

[H20Babie]

Does anyone know how often the entertainment runs? I would love to try this during my solo trip!

 

[KingStefan]

Does anyone know how often the entertainment runs? I would love to try this during my solo trip!

I don't know how reliable this is:

http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/EPCOT.htm

Traditional Moroccan music and dance inside Restaurant Marrakesh.
Daily at 12:50, 1:50, 2:50, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 & 8:10pm
Belly Dancer begins 10 minutes after show begins.
Length of show: 25 minutes

I believe show time change from time to time, so it's best to check shortly before your trip. I wish I knew how reliable this site is. I just found it. Does anyone know an official WDW site to check?

 

[KingStefan]

... Does anyone know an official WDW site to check?

I just found what I think is the only official web site page for Marrakesh, and it says:

Be sure to check your Times Guide for days and times of performances.

I don't think they publish the times ahead of time on the web. It's whatever it is when you show up that week. I believe you can get a times guide at any guest services the week before. Not sure which day it comes out. The web site and quote from it that I gave above, however, will give you a general idea.

 

[tigsmom]

I checked allearsnet and the only thing I found was a mention that the music starts near the top of the dining hours and the dancer starts about 10 minutes later with the show lasting about 25 minutes. :shrug: