Dar Zellij, Traditional Moroccan restaurant in Sidi Ben Slimane, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Dar Zellij is a restaurant in a carefully restored 17th-century riad, designed with traditional stucco, cedarwood ceilings, and ornate tilework throughout. Multiple courtyards and alcoves provide different dining areas spread across the house.
The house was among the first traditional homes transformed into a dining venue in Marrakesh, helping establish the maison d'hote concept. This conversion paved the way for similar projects across the city.
The name refers to the decorative tilework that covers the walls throughout the house. Guests dine in traditional rooms where the ornament reveals the craft skills typical of such homes.
Reservations are advisable since the different dining areas spread across courtyards can feel small when full. Visitors should be aware that some areas are reached through stairs and uneven floors.
The main courtyard has whitewashed pillars decorated with red carpets and rose petals, a rare combination that gives the space a festive feel. These details make every meal feel like an occasion.
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