How's Marrakesh?

[Sue in WV]

It sounds like a really neat place, but I was wondering about the food - if it was spicy like Indian food. Somewhere I read that it was comparable to Greek food. Does anyone know?

My husband loves Greek food but cannot handle the spice that is in Indian dishes.

Also we have 2 DS who are 9 and 11. How would they like it?
Thanks - Sue

 

[travelitis]

I really enjoyed it and plan to go back in the summer when we travel w/out the kids (dates not yet firm). I don't recall it being spicy, but I like spicy foods, so I'd take my opinion with a grain of salt, so to say.

 

[shrpgrl]

We really loved it. I did not think it was spicey at all. Had the appetizer plate. I was worried about trying it but found that it was good. We are going back again on our next trip. Loved the entertainment too.

 

[tar heel]

We like it a lot -- ate lunch there in July. Definitely not like Indian food (which we also love). I highly recommend one of the feasts b/c you get to try different things. Also, the mint tea is great and very refreshing. My 8-year-old liked his meal which was a kabob, fries and ice cream. If you're on a budget, this is a good one to do for lunch as dinner is quite a bit more expensive.

 

[madcoco]

Love the Sultan's sampler and DW,DD love the kabobs and crepes for dessert.The only thing you could find there that is extremely spicy, is a warm dipping sauce for your bread.It sometimes is served with your meal but most of the time you have to request it.DD loves the stuff.Very hot but tasty

 

[Eeyore1954]

Marrakesh is not Indian spicy (hot); there are spices used though. I am not a huge fan of spicy food, but I LOVE eating at Marrakesh. The Sultan Sampler is great to share with someone else. I really enjoyed the chicken kabobs for lunch. Try it -- you'll probably enjoy it. The food is really very good and very tasty.

 

[MauraAndIainsDad]

The food is definitely not very spicy (hot) but many flavorful and unusual spices are used in the dishes. Compared to a more authentic Morrocan restaurant here in Atlanta, the food is actually a bit toned down although still far from bland. The food is usually very good and the atmosphere is wonderful.

 

[crisi]

Lots of Marrakesh fans here.

Have you ever had couscous? Lamb and chicken kabobs. Nothing too spicy (in my mind), but flavorful - and unusual. They have a variety of baklava - the meat rolls with cinnamon and powdered sugar I've had at Greek places - much more like Greek than Indian - although the spice is reminicent of mild Tandoori.

 

[MelanieC]

Sorry, I hate to be the negative one.

We did not like it. The food was not to our liking.

I think it was the first or second year we went, so it has been a while.

I remember that the entertainment was fun. My daughter who was only 3 or 4 years at the time, got to go up and dance.

I remember the food just being very bland and not having much taste at all.

I think that if you like this kind of food though, that you should definately try it out!

I always believe in trying things first to make sure you like them.

Melanie