A restored 1925 colonial post-office building in Gueliz turned brasserie and bar, with a mahogany bar, ceiling fans, and a leafy terrace popular for pre-dinner drinks.
Grand Cafe de la Poste occupies a beautifully restored 1925 building that once housed Marrakech's colonial-era post office, and the bar and brasserie inside lean into that heritage with dark mahogany paneling, ceiling fans, black-and-white tiled floors, and vintage travel posters evoking 1930s French Morocco. The ground-floor bar area serves classic cocktails, Moroccan and international wines, and a solid whisky and spirits selection, drawing an evening crowd that mixes Gueliz residents, business travelers, and visitors looking for an elegant, unhurried pre-dinner setting. A shaded outdoor terrace under mature trees offers a cooler alternative to the interior on warm evenings and is a popular spot for a leisurely aperitif. The venue functions as both a full restaurant and a standalone bar, so it is possible to stop for drinks only or stay on for a French-Moroccan dinner menu. Its Gueliz location, in the New City rather than the Medina, gives it a more European café-bar atmosphere and slightly more relaxed dress norms than some of the dressier hotel bars in Hivernage, while still maintaining a polished, grown-up ambiance rather than a rowdy nightlife scene.
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily 8AM-1AM
- Signature
- 1930s colonial ambiance and classic cocktails
Location
Boulevard El Mansour Eddahbi, Gueliz, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
31.6368, -8.0104 View on map
Highlights
- Restored 1925 colonial post-office building with period detailing
- Classic cocktails and a strong whisky and spirits selection
- Shaded outdoor terrace under mature trees
- Works as either a standalone bar stop or full dinner destination
- A relaxed, European-style Gueliz atmosphere distinct from Medina venues
Tips for visiting
- Visit for a pre-dinner aperitif on the shaded terrace in warm weather
- Budget roughly 90-180 MAD ($9.70-19) per cocktail
- The venue works well as a standalone bar stop, no dinner required
- Dress smart-casual; it's more relaxed than Hivernage clubs but still polished
- Easy to combine with other Gueliz cafes and boutiques nearby
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to reserve for drinks only?
Reservations are mainly needed for dinner seating; walk-ins for drinks at the bar are generally accommodated.
Is this in the Medina or the New City?
It is in Gueliz, Marrakech's New City district, giving it a different, more European café atmosphere than Medina rooftop bars.