As a religiously Islamic country, restaurants with a license to serve alcohol are few and far between. Specifically, I wanted to know what the laws were around alcohol in Morocco, and whether we could find any decent restaurants serving alcohol in Marrakech.
This research, combined with our experiences on the trip itself, inspired me to create this blog post to help others searching for the unholy grail. If you book something via a referral link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
No, alcohol is not illegal in Morroco. In fact, the country even produces its own beer and wine. However, it is illegal to consume alcohol in public in Morroco, and you should only drink in licensed bars, restaurants and hotels.
I would also advise against being drunk in public. Stick to a few drinks in a restaurant or bar, and choose a hotel that serves alcohol if you want to stay up drinking until late. See the FAQs at the bottom of this post for a quick list of some of the best hotels serving alcohol in Marrakech. It is perfectly acceptable to take alcohol into Morroco. As with any country, there will be a limit on how much you can bring, enforced by customs. Generally speaking, you are allowed to bring a maximum of 1 litre per person, and this includes spirits.
Alcohol is heavily taxed in Morocco, so you might find this cheaper and easier than buying some when you get there. The kind people at the riad supplied us with ice, glasses and a bottle opener, which made it easy to enjoy what we had brought. It is possible, and perfectly legal, to buy alcohol in Marrakech from special liquor stores and large supermarkets.
