La Cour des Lions

Hivernage

+ de 500 MAD

Upscale Moroccan restaurant atop Es Saadi Palace, blending traditional and modern cuisine. Panoramic views of Marrakech and Atlas Mountains from a spectacular terrace. Decor inspired by Moroccan architecture with carved columns.

Concept and Location

La Cour des Lions occupies the penthouse of Es Saadi Palace hotel in Marrakech. This positioning offers a panoramic view of the western city and Atlas Mountains, particularly appreciated from the terrace at sunset.

Architecture and Design

The restaurant draws inspiration from traditional Moroccan architecture:

  • Carved columns
  • Intricate ceilings
  • Large windows
  • Sculpted stone and plaster elements

The space consists of a large salon and two terraces, creating a refined yet authentic setting.

Culinary Offering

Chef Fatéma Hal leads a kitchen that fuses Moroccan tradition with French gastronomic techniques:

  • Dishes inspired by historical recipes (e.g., 12th-century morouzia)
  • Various tajines (lamb, beef, fish)
  • Reimagined couscous
  • Milk pastilla for dessert

The menu reflects a blend of Berber, Arab-Muslim, and Jewish cuisines, with specialties such as:

  • Mourouzia with Ras el Hanout
  • Pigeon pastilla
  • Roasted lamb shoulder with saffron

Unique Experience

  • Tasting menu allowing guests to sample multiple specialties
  • Gluten-free options available upon request
  • Herbal tea bar to end the meal
  • Live traditional Moroccan music

Practical Information

  • Reservation recommended, especially for terrace tables
  • Elegant attire advised

Featured mentions

The court of Lions: A culinary journey!

Location

The court of Lions: A culinary journey!

Located on the 3rd floor of the Palace Es Saadi, the Court of Lions restaurant offers its guests an unprecedented culinary experience that draws from the ancestral cuisine of Morocco. Under the guidance of Chef Fatéma Hal, the menu pairs perfectly with the Arab-Andalusian inspired decor. Made in Marrakech has tried this dining spot.

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