MB Lounge Bar is an intimate loft-style bar located above Restaurant MB at 12 Rue Ahmed Chaouki in the Ville Nouvelle of Fes, in Morocco's Fès-Meknès region. Unlike the medina, where alcohol is rarely served, the modern French-built Ville Nouvelle has several licensed restaurants and bars, and this is one of the calmer options. The atmosphere is low-key and conversational: the upstairs loft setting suits couples, small groups of friends and travellers who want a drink after dinner rather than a dancefloor. Smart-casual dress is typical, and the clientele is adult, a mix of local professionals, expatriates and visitors.
The drinks programme is built around beers, wines and liqueurs rather than an elaborate cocktail menu. This makes it a straightforward place for a glass of Moroccan wine, a local Casablanca or Flag beer, or a digestif after a meal downstairs in the restaurant. Prices are those of a mid-range Ville Nouvelle venue, higher than a cafe but well below luxury hotel bars. Music is incidental background rather than a feature, which keeps the room quiet enough to talk.
Opening hours are not documented in available sources and probably differ between weeknights and weekends, so visitors should call +212 535 622 727 or check mbrestaurantlounge.com before going. No cover charge is known, and the format does not involve bottle service or a door policy; booking ahead is sensible on Friday and Saturday evenings or for dinner guests who want to move upstairs. Because the bar is attached to a restaurant, combining dinner with a drink afterwards is the most natural way to use it.
The Ville Nouvelle location is easier to reach than the hillside hotels. It is a short taxi ride from the medina gates and from most Ville Nouvelle hotels, and the streets around Rue Ahmed Chaouki are lit and active in the early evening. The venue is best described as a quiet evening bar rather than a late-night party spot.
| Address | 12 Rue Ahmed Chaouki, Ville Nouvelle, Fès; phone +212 535 622 727; mbrestaurantlounge.com |
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- Intimate loft-style bar above Restaurant MB with beers, wines and liqueurs; suited to a quiet evening.
Location
12 Rue Ahmed Chaouki, Ville Nouvelle, Fès; phone +212 535 622 727; mbrestaurantlounge.com
34.0320, -5.0044 View on map
Highlights
- Loft-style bar above Restaurant MB in the Ville Nouvelle
- Beers, wines and liqueurs in a quiet, intimate room
- Easy to combine with dinner at the restaurant downstairs
- Calm option for conversation rather than a dancefloor
Tips for visiting
- Combine dinner downstairs with a drink upstairs to avoid any wait for a seat.
- Call ahead on weekends, as a small loft fills quickly.
- Expect a quiet room; it suits an early to mid evening visit.
- Take a petit taxi back to the medina or hotel late in the evening.
- Check opening hours by phone, as they are not published widely.
When to visit
Early to mid evening, after dinner, on any night when a quiet drink is wanted.
Accessibility
The bar is in an upstairs loft, so step-free access is unlikely; visitors with mobility needs should ask the restaurant before visiting.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is MB Lounge Bar?
It is above Restaurant MB at 12 Rue Ahmed Chaouki in the Ville Nouvelle of Fes.
Is it a nightclub?
No. It is a quiet loft bar serving beers, wines and liqueurs, better for conversation than dancing.
Is there a cover charge?
No cover charge is documented for the bar.
Is a reservation needed?
Not formally, but calling ahead is wise on weekend evenings because the space is small.