A short walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa, Pâtisserie des Princes is a Marrakech bakery and café for Moroccan pastries, cakes and ice cream. Choose gazelle horns filled with almond paste and scented with orange blossom water, or browse options such as baklava, cheesecake and chocolate cake. You can take sweets to go or settle in the café for tea; Arabic music, air conditioning and several seating areas make it a comfortable pause between walks around the square. Tea sets and drinks are also part of the appeal.
Moroccan sweets to choose
Gazelle horns, also called kaab el ghazal, are the pastry to look for here. Their crescent shape holds almond paste scented with orange blossom water. The counter also has Moroccan biscuits and pastries, with options such as baklava and chebakia. You can choose sweets to take away or order them to enjoy at the café.
A café stop near the square
The patisserie is in the pedestrian passage of Prince Moulay Rachid, close to Jemaa el-Fnaa. Inside, you can take a seat for tea or another drink, with Arabic music in the background. Cappuccino, mint tea, cakes and ice cream give you choices beyond the local pastries. The café has air conditioning and more than one seating area.
FAQ
What should I order at Pâtisserie des Princes?
Try the gazelle horns, made with almond paste scented with orange blossom water. Baklava, Moroccan pastries, cakes and ice cream are also available.
Is Pâtisserie des Princes near Jemaa el-Fnaa?
Yes. It is in the pedestrian passage of Prince Moulay Rachid, a short walk from the square.
Can you sit down at Pâtisserie des Princes?
Yes. There is a café area where you can have pastries with tea or another drink.
Does Pâtisserie des Princes have gluten-free options?
Ask the staff about gluten-free cookies; several types of cookies are available.
