Cafe Clock

Cafe Clock, the younger sister of the original in Fez, is built in an old school with a rooftop that overlooks the Kasbah and offers sunset views. The food is decent, with vegetarian options including quiche and seasonal couscous - tourists rave over the iconic camel burger. Its appeal, however, stems from its busy calendar of cultural programs, which also draws a large number of young Marrakshis.

Cafe Clock hosts weekly sessions of hikayat (storytelling), inviting Djemaa El Fna's last traditional storyteller to weave his magic while teaching a new generation this dying oral art form, in addition to ad hoc art exhibitions and live Amazigh and gnaoua concerts on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The sessions are conducted in a combination of Darija and English.

A number of cultural workshops are also held at the cafe. Sign up for a 101 class on Marrakshi culture and language, a culinary class to learn how to make your pen dance over the page, or a calligraphy class to learn the fundamentals of playing the oud.

Rate: 4.4/5.0; 1370 reviews (Source: Google .com)
Address: 224 Derb Chtouka
Phone: 0524378367
Website: www.cafeclock.com
Hours: 9am-11pm
Price: mains Dh60-90