Dar Simons

Marrakech, Morocco

Belgium-born Carlo Simons has blazed quite the trail in the north-west corner of Marrakech’s medina. To visit is to enter into his all-encompassing creative vision: an unpretentious gastronomic experience, within a boutique riad where you can also bed down in one of three rooms. This is fine dining sifted through the modern largesse of the European restaurant scene, seasoned with the ethos of global contemporary design. Everything is curated to feel like a lofty version of home and Simons’ mantra of hospitality is all about comfort and enjoyment. Striking a dreamy balance of artistically luxurious minimalism – something quite unusual in these parts – the dining space serves 12 and is centred on an open kitchen. It’s all part and parcel of ensuring a personalised experience for guests, with plenty of tableside cooking in action. Simons’ food is rooted in his heritage and culinary education: clean French-Belgian cooking inflected by local produce, that’s in perfect equilibrium to the space. Stay the night and bookend it with a personalised tour of the city’s food heritage, and a traditional Berber lunch.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $97
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Sun
• +212 623 189255
• Visit Dar Simons 's Website

Location

77 Derb Derdouba, Arset Tihiri, Marrakech, 40000