Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier

Le Grand Balcon Café Glacier is located next to the bustling main square of Djemaa el-Fna. As well as offering a wide selection of drinks, ice creams, and meals, one of the main draws of this popular café is its brilliant views over the square from the balcony. Pavement-side seating is also available.

To the south of the square, this is a top choice for catching the sunset, but you'll have to compete for elbow room with all the amateur photographers who throng the best spot. Service is slow and soft drinks overpriced—but that's not unexpected for this bird's-eye view.

Jemma el-Fnaa is one of the craziest places in Marrakesh: snakes, monkeys, henna tatoo artists, orange juice stalls, a night food market, spinning fireballs and thousands of people!. For the absolute best view of the Jemaa el-Fnaa Square one café beats all others: Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier has simply the most incredible view of the square, day or night. Marrakesh sightseeing tip: There is a small cover charge to enter and you’ll need to buy a drink: mint tea please!

First up on our list of the five best rooftop bars in Marrakech is the sky-high Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier. Situated in the historic UNESCO-listed medina, this captivating spot overlooks the vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa square and offers front-row seats to the lively street performances below. The picturesque terrace is designed for lounging with comfortable seating and plush cushions, and is the ideal spot to soak up the sights and sounds of Marrakech with a tipple or two.

Our favourite rooftop bars for mint tea and refreshments include Cafe des Epices and Nomad in the spice market square, plus Cafe de France and Le Grand Balcon du Cafe Glacier in Jemaa el Fna, and the rooftop cafe in Le Jardin Secret. A pot of mint tea is generally pretty cheap, costing around 10 Dirhams (80 pence / 0.90 cents EU / 1 USD), and chilled soft drinks are also usually available – truly a ‘funky, cold medina’!

This Jemaa al-Fnaa cafe was a great place to watch the madness of the snake charmers, drummers and acrobats whilst sipping on a traditional mint tea or coffee. It’s an excellent spot for sunrise too, and you could happily see the Koutoubia Mosque from the balcony. Kasbah Cafe and Kosybar in the heart of Marrakech’s coolest neighbourhood Kasbah, Pattisserie des Princes located close to the Jemaa al-Fnaa and Lattitude31.

The Glacier Café is a privileged place to enjoy spectacular views of the Jamaa el Fna Square. A must experience during your trip to Marrakech is to go up to the Grand Balcon to watch the sunset while sipping a delicious mint tea. It is the best terrace from which to quietly contemplate the bustle that forms below in the square with all kinds of people coming and going from the market.

Lonely Planetsays that Le Grand Balcon du Cafe Glacier in Marrakech is a tourist trap, but it is an institution in Marrakech too!. It has an amazing view over Jamaa el Fan Square and is well-known as one of the best places to watch the sunset in Marrakech!. Many people use it as a balcony viewpoint and therefore you will either be charged a fee to enter or have to buy a drink.

Have lunch at Le Grand Balcon Cafe Glacier Jemaa el-Fnaa is a great place to people watch and Le Grand Balcon Cafe Glacier has great views of the square. Other restaurants have better food but people head here solely for the view… Also consider heading to one of these restaurants with a tripod in the evening to capture the romantic square in softer light.

Le Grand Balcon du café Glacier is a charming spot overlooking the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square. The café has a long, stretching rooftop terrace that is always full of tourists and locals. It’s the perfect place to savor Moroccan mint tea while soaking in the evening vibes and vibrant tapestry of Marrakech’s bustling square.

The Café Glacier and Café du Grand Balcon both have good spots, particularly at dusk when the square lights up. Further north, the Terrasse des Épices serves pastilla and tagines in the middle of the souks, or if you’re in need of something stronger than tea, check out a rooftop bar like Café Arabe for sunset views.

It is another gourmet food hub located in the soul of Marrakech Jema El Fenna. This cafe also offers its tourists a wide variety of delicious desserts, drinks, ice creams, and meals. Don’t waste your time in pronunciation efforts, just step into it, order your favorite or a new flavor of ice cream and devour it.

TBH I am not a huge fan of the food here and just stopped by for the photo ups and a Coke Zero. After all, this cafe is well-located in Jemaa al Fna Square and allows you to enjoy insane sunset views of Koutoubia Mosque. I also love that the roof has these charming round tables with yellow and blue tile mosaics.

The best rooftop bar for drinks in the Jemaa el-Fnaa square is Balcon du Cafe Glacier. The sunset views are amazing, with a prime view to the Koutubia and the square. It gets really packed for sunset, so make sure to arrive at least 2 hours before the golden hour if you want to secure a table with a view.

Where: the Grand Balcon du Cafe Glacier overlooks Djemaa el Fna (the main square). Nearby sights: Djemaa el Fna, souks. Restaurants and cafes around Djemaa el Fna don’t generally have a great reputation for good food, good value or good hygiene, but you come here for the views, not a gourmet experience.

Café du Grand Balcon is nestled on the northwest corner of the Jemaa el Fna square. It enjoys a convenient location within the central square of the red city. Many people visit this cafe to enjoy the sunset views over Marrakech on the large terrace of this cafe.

Fine cafés to watch Marrakech rush by over a pot of mint tea include Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier, with its ringside view of Jemma el-Fna (just go for tea, skip the food), and the street terrace of the French colonial Le Grand Cafe de La Poste in Gueliz.

Another great place to watch the sunset is from the large balcony of Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier right by Jemaa el-Fna square. Enjoy a refreshing drink and great snacks. The view of the square and Koutoubia Mosque is second to none.

Head up to the Le Grand Balcon du Café Glace just before dusk. The café itself is as bad as the name suggests and entry os only possible with the purchase of an over-priced drink. However, it’s the best view of the square.

– Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier: Overlooking the iconic Jemaa el-Fnaa square, this terrace offers a panoramic spectacle, especially enchanting at dusk when the square transforms into a festival of lights and sounds.