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Marrakesh

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4.5 of 5 stars 41 ratings
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#124 of 1,650 restaurants in Philadelphia
  • Cuisines: African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Moroccan
  • Price range*: £12-17 ($21-$30)
  • Address: 517 S Leithgow St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
  • Phone:  (215) 925-5929
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5 of 5 stars
Newark, DE
16 Jul 2008

This place is amazing... located right in the middle of the action on South St. (Just 1/2 a block off South St to be exact), Marrakesh is an authentic Moroccan restaurant. The food here is great and the servers are very friendly. Make sure to bring plenty of room for all seven courses, but you probably still won't fit it... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
8 Jul 2008

Very cool dining experience, but don't go if you're picky. Eat what you're given and enjoy the atmosphere. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
9 Apr 2008

The setting is nice and everything, but the core food is overpriced and somewhat bland. Still in search of a place that serves authentic tasting tajin and couscous... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
20 Mar 2008

The place reflect the Moroccan ambience very truthfully. The 7 course meal is never endingly delicous, one after another. I live in NY and go to Philly just to dine here. That should speak for itself. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
25 Jan 2008

Totally fun, but not as swanky as the back room in D.C. -- there is no belly dancer. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
8 Jan 2008

Gives me the creeps and reminds me of Along Came Polly. I like utensils. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
4 Jan 2008

Cool atmosphere (though a bit dingy) and good food more

1 Jan 2008

Marrakesh is a great dining experience, to be savored for the atmosphere and environmentals as much as the food. But the food is good too. This is a perfect place for a larger group for a special occasion. One is let in by buzzer on a mysterious side street, much like the speakeasy's of old. We recently sat -- almost... more

15 Dec 2007

Excellent food. Outstanding atmosphere. This is the best place I've been to on the East Coast. It's like being inducted into a select club. more

30 Nov 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

I love Moroccan food, and I love this restaurant! more

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Marrakesh Address

517 S Leithgow St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Tel: (215) 925-5929
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.