Situated just off spice square Rahba Lakdima, Nomad café is spread across four floors, but it's the terraces (particularly at sunset) you'll want to make a beeline for. With views of the surrounding medina and the Atlas Mountains, dining spots don't come much better - or buzzier - than this. Formerly an old carpet store, the building's interiors nod to its past, with colourful woollen cushions and carpets peppered throughout. Expect modern Moroccan food, with standout dishes including the organic chicken marinated in sweet harissa, and a hibiscus-infused panna cotta (the perfect pud).

Le Kilim, in happening Guéliz, is open daily from 8am to 1am. Red zellige tiles dominate the space, with woven lamps and copper touches adding further decoration, while design details (cushions and stools, for example) dotted throughout nod to 21st-century Moroccan craftsmanship. Food-wise, there's the traditional breakfast - the shakshuka and pancakes stuffed with ricotta are both great - with lunchtime bringing the likes of falafel sandwiches, and a tagine of chicken with candied lemon. We like it most come suppertime, though, for its relaxed ambience and the artistic crowd that rocks up for an evening meal and some great vin.

El Fenn is a must-visit when in Marrakech, whether you're planning on bedding down there or just passing through. Come golden hour, head out onto the vast rooftop terrace and lap up views of the Koutoubia Mosque, mojito in hand. The bar and restaurant are accessible to non-residents, with meals, bar snacks and drinks available from noon until 10pm. Mediterranean-Moroccan menus are based on what's in season, and the jewel-coloured dining space is a real knockout in itself. High above the medina, it's an enchanting setting, where low-key romance is served on tap as twinkling stars kick in come nightfall.

For lunchtime traditional couscous with a social conscience, head here. With a philanthropic mission as its guiding light, this popular Guéliz eatery serves up an ever-changing menu of Moroccan dishes in a simple, no-frills dining space. Order a creamy vegetarian tagine with a cup of homemade lemonade and you'll be supporting the livelihoods of the women working in the kitchen (and on the dining room floor, too). The organisation trains women with income insecurity in culinary skills and restaurant management, as well as providing language lessons.