Kabana Marrakech New Year's Eve: What to Know Before You Book
What a New Year's Eve at Kabana, the Medina rooftop restaurant and bar, is realistically like, and what to confirm before booking.
Kabana Marrakech New Year's Eve: What to Know Before You Book
Kabana is a well-reviewed rooftop restaurant and bar in the Medina, close to the Koutoubia Mosque, known for sunset views over the old city, a Mediterranean-Latin-Asian fusion menu with a sushi bar, and a lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere with live DJ sets. That combination of rooftop skyline views and party energy is exactly why it's a common New Year's Eve search — it offers something a ground-level restaurant or a hotel ballroom can't: an open-air view over Marrakech at midnight.
What to actually expect
Given Kabana's usual character, a New Year's Eve here reasonably means a set dinner menu drawing on the same fusion style the restaurant is known for, on the rooftop terrace, building into a DJ-driven atmosphere as the night goes on. What's not knowable this far ahead is the exact menu, price, or schedule for this specific year — like most venues, Kabana finalizes its December 31 plans close to the date rather than publishing them months out. Contact the restaurant directly for current pricing and package details.
Who this fits
This is a strong match for travelers who want rooftop views and a social, music-driven atmosphere rather than a formal seated gala — couples and groups of friends who enjoy a livelier evening. It's a weaker fit for anyone wanting a quiet, intimate dinner or a strictly traditional Moroccan setting, and Marrakech evenings can turn cool in December, so a rooftop night calls for a warm layer even with heaters.
Before you book
Reserve well ahead — Kabana is already a popular reservation on ordinary nights, and December 31 is the busiest night of the year for restaurants across the city. Confirm what's included in any New Year's package (courses, drinks) and the cancellation policy in writing. Arrange your return transport before the evening starts, since taxis become scarce and expensive after midnight on December 31.
If a desert night under the stars is also on your list for this trip, our 2-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour pairs a private camel trek and stargazing in the Sahara with a proper desert camp.
Plan your Marrakech night, plan your desert trip too
We're MerzougaWay — a private desert-tour operator, not a restaurant booking agent, so we have no relationship with Kabana and can't arrange your table. What we can help with is the rest of a Morocco trip: if Marrakech is one stop on a longer visit, a private multi-day tour to the Sahara is worth building in before or after your city stay.
Contact us:
- Email: hello@merzougaway.com
- WhatsApp: +212675203319 / +212668534981
MerzougaWay Team
We are a passionate team of local guides dedicated to sharing the beauty and culture of our home, Morocco. Our journey began with a simple desire to offer authentic, memorable experiences that go beyond the typical tourist trails.
