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maiziezoe
DIS Veteran
Registered: March 2007
Location: NW Burbs of Chicago
Posts: 1602Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great food, beautiful building. Cons: Tables are really close together.
Great food! The only bad thing I can think of besides the tables being so close together is that because of the interior design and wall color, pictures taken here sometimes turn out yellow-ish. 
NWOhioAngela
DIS Veteran
Registered: January 2005
Posts: 1106Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): good food, easy to get in Cons:
A great little spot in Epcot World Showcase. A lot of people think the food is going to be too spicy and they stay away, but we didn't find that to be the case at all. The staff here is very friendly and professional and we enjoyed our dinner here. The belly dancing entertainment is fun, and family-friendly.
dpuck1998
I'm innocent I tell you...innocent! I've been framed!
Worlds second largest Miami Dolphin fan
Registered: April 2003
Location: Vicksburg, MI
Posts: 10296Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Entertainment Cons: Loud
We enjoyed our experience eating here. The action is non-stop and the location is very loud. The food was good even if there were some things I didn't enjoy it was well prepared. I would eat here again.
JeemaRee
Mouseketeer
Registered: April 2008
Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Black and Gold Country!
Posts: 135Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Food, decor Cons: Children's selections for food
The chicken was tender and very tasty. not too spicy. The side dishes were interesting and enjoyable. we were there during a belly dancing floor show and my daughter was invited to join the dancer...she had a great time! A very good experience and we'd definitely go back.
Mish19
Dared to light another candle! :o
Remembers Friday fondly
Blessed with freckles
I used to eat all the marshmallows from the Count Chocula cereal
Registered: August 2001
Location: New York City
Posts: 1765Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): food, entertainment, atmosphere, the mint tea!! Cons: tables close together, little dark
I've eaten here the last two trips and enjoyed it both times. Between the friendly staff, the entertainment and the food I am surprised the restaurant isn't more crowded. We started with the mint tea and I am so addicted, I even asked for the recipe the last time! We were on the dining plan so we were really able to try a wide assortment. We had the Chicken Bastilla, it was ok, had a very interesting taste. Followed by the Shish Kebabs, which were wonderful! They tasted great and would definitely get it again. I believe my mom tried the Sultan Sampler and she said she enjoyed her meal as well. We ended our meal with dessert (a little small but we were very full so it was ok with us) - I had the Moroccan Symphony and really enjoyed the pastries, especially the baklava type. My mom had the Marrakesh Delight and she really enjoyed the mint ice cream. We'll be back and I actually hope it remains Epcot's little hidden secret.
dustyraye
Mouseketeer
Registered: July 2008
Location: Washington Twp, NJ
Posts: 318Review Date: Fri May 1, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Food, entertainment, gracious service Cons: None
We have eaten here several times, and it is on our must-do list for future trips. The restaurant has a cool, serene feel to it, provising a wonderful respite from a hot day in World Showcase. The waitstaff is very gracious and friendly, and it seems that walk-ins are very often available.
I think some people are afraid that the food will be spicy or have an odd flavor, but it is really wonderful. Yes, it is quite flavorful, but not spicy. Don't miss the Beef Brewat and Chicken Bastilla appetizers, or the cool, refreshing mint tea! On a recent visit, two of us shared an appetizer combo and one entree, and it was plenty of food for both of us. (And our server didn't bat an eye when we asked to share the entree.)
Tink rules
The kids in my family sometimes think I walk on water... the rest of the time they know I'm their nutty AUNT!!!
Registered: December 2006
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 17816Review Date: Sun May 3, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): easy to get into - good food Cons: loud
We ate lunch there on the dining plan last spring. It surprised us because we found alot on the menu that we liked. The desserts were a bit to be desired.
They had belly dancing and other entertainment
*NikkiBell*
Careful with the Cool Whip!
LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!!
I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof
Registered: June 2005
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 10955Review Date: Wed May 6, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 1
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Nice atmosphere Cons: Food was absolutely terrible!
I would *NEVER* recommend this restaurant. The food was dry and awful. If you like lamb, like my boyfriend does, you would enjoy it. Otherwise, I found everything to be tastless or bitter.
pperfectmom
Has the sense of direction of a manatee
What's a chachi?
Registered: May 2006
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 2746Review Date: Thu May 7, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 4
Positive aspects of the product (pros): atmosphere Cons: food, service
I rank this a four only because it is so beautiful inside and the entertainment is a high quality. The food was very bland and not what I had imagined at all. We had the sampler platter and a lamb dish and both were boring. The kids choices were also inadequate. I did enjoy the mint tea but only got one glass since the service was awful. Skip this one and go to the counter service nearby which has far better food.
BlueFairy
DIS Veteran
Registered: August 1999
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 1435Review Date: Wed May 13, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): dancer, couscous, service Cons: prices
We liked the food, but the portions were pitiful for the price. Also, I prefer more spice. Pretty bland. The belly dancer is great for the men and little girls, and looks attractive while remaining family friendly.
klam_chowder
Got her own private pool dance on the Podcast cruise
Boy that was one hot run
Registered: November 2007
Posts: 1635Review Date: Mon June 8, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Decor, friendly wait staff Cons: Sightlines, unspectacular food
Food was good tho not excellent as we'd expected it to be after eating at Tangerine Cafe on an earlier trip.
Despite having ADRs and many tables being empty, we were seated on the top level far from the belly dancing/band and my seat faced directly into a serving station that had no door. An unattractive view for a sitdown dinner.
I'd eat here again for the food but DH much preferred the flavors at the Tangerine Cafe - we'd definitely eat there before returning.
JoQuo711
Mouseketeer
Registered: May 2009
Location: Staten Island, NY / Allentown, PA
Posts: 103Review Date: Thu June 11, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Easy ADR, good entertainment Cons: Food just okay, dining room is dull
I know a lot of people are fans of the dining room in Morocco as it really does transport you a world away from Epcot once you're inside, but I'm not as intrigued by it. I think it's rather dull and dreary inside, and it could use a renovation. That being said, the entertainment the restaurant provides (musician, belly dancer) is great, performing once every 60-90 minutes (ask when you get there).
The food is good but not outstanding. Note that a lot of the food includes unusual flavors, but most are noted on the menu. The members of my group all ordered couscous dishes, and while we were satisfied, we also decided that the dishes were nothing we couldn't make ourselves at home, and as such, even though it was a lot of food, they were wildly expensive for what they were.
Go once to see the dining room and for the entertainment, and then you can decide for yourself if you want to go back. It's almost guaranteed to get an ADR there (and even walk-ins most times of the year). After having eaten there twice, it definitely doesn't rank on my list of must-do restaurants at WDW.
Poopachino
Is it 0 days yet?
Registered: January 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 91Review Date: Thu June 11, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Theme, Food Cons: none
Our family loves the food and atmosphere here. Chef Samad is doing an excellent job!
PIRATEGIRL007
DIS Cast Member
OMG! I am about to jump up and down!
real technical words, aren't they!
Registered: August 2005
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 13542Review Date: Wed June 24, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Atmosphere Cons: m
Restaurant Marrakesh was a delightful suprise. We were going to Disney during 'free dining' and one of the customer service reps recommended it when I was attempting to secure reservations. I took it as a backup choice with intent to cancel if I could find something else. When we arrived that week, my husband decided to just leave all our ADR's as is and give it a try. We are glad we did. Marrakesh was so different from any other food we had ever tried (don't get alot of Morroccan food in Tennessee). At the recommendation of our friendly and patient sever, we tried the dinner for 2 sampler platter type dish and it was excellent. The flavors were sweeter than I expected but it was such a great twist on everyday food.
We loved the resturaunt atmosphere. It was more romantic than I would have ever imagined. The areas in general is in low light and the tables had a good amount of space between them. We loved the break from the hustle bustle environment you get so used to at Disney.
We will definately return for another visit and would even recommend it to picky eaters if they are waiting to branch out. The menu has a decent variety of options and you should be able to find something to please you.
Mgoblue44
Earning My Ears
Registered: February 2008
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Posts: 79Review Date: Fri July 17, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 2
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Atmosphere Cons: Service
If you were to read my other reviews on Disney, you'd see that I always have good things to say. However, I find it difficult to list anything positive here. Despite having ADR's, we still waited about 30 mins for our table. Once seated, our service was absolutely brutal. People sitting around with empty drinks with no waiter in sight. It took 45 mins to place our order and over 30 to get it. From start to finish we had 3 hours wrapped up here !! The only saving thing was that it was a late dinner with no plans afterwards, just stroll World Showcase. Be careful making any concrete plans after a dinner here. The food was just OK with small portions. Despite the length of time we were there, the belly dancer was only on stage for about 20 mins while we were there. Service really can make or break your opinion, but ours was so bad I'm not willing to give it a second chance on our 2010 trip.
Mgoblue44
Earning My Ears
Registered: February 2008
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Posts: 79Review Date: Fri July 17, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 2
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons:
My previous post should have been a no under reccomendation, forgot to change it.
mceranowski
Earning My Ears
Registered: August 2009
Posts: 4Review Date: Sun August 23, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Service better than expected from reviews Cons: Food, price
Restaurant Marrakesh review:
We are currently at WDW, and despite having read the reviews we decided to try Marrakesh. We were also told by a resort cast member this restaurant was not great, but couldn't change the reservation. There are a couple bright spots in the experience; the house wine at $20 for a 1liter carafe was surprisingly good (vs the normal $40 for the least expensive bottle at WDW), and the baklava was good. Unfortunately that is where food quality ceases to be acceptable, I would not again waste money or the dining plan at Marrakesh. We started with the appetizer for two. The jasmine salad was the best part of the app, both the chicken and beef rolls were bland. My wife wanted to try the soup So we split a bowl; bland again, garbanzo beans in the soup not lentils, no lamb in the soup. We both ordered the new item Couscous M'Rouzia Fassi because it sounded interesting; braised beef, carmelized onions, raisins, honey and almonds on couscous. The couscous was slightly better than what you can make at home from a box of Near East couscous. The onions, raisins, almonds in honey was pretty good, but the beef reminded me of pot roast that had been in a crockpot. I would guess you could gather all ingredients, put the beef in a crockpot, and several hours later make a meal of same or better quality for $4-5 per serving (not $28). The Tangerine Cafe was better and cheaper. Spend your money elsewhere.
sherrylynn99
Earning My Ears
Registered: September 2009
Location: Morgan City, LA
Posts: 5Review Date: Wed September 9, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3
Positive aspects of the product (pros): theme, atmosphere, beautiful restaurant Cons: yucky food...
I did not like my food at all! The meat selections were inadequate for a restaurant, not a lot of choice here. The food tasted horrible! Maybe it's because I am not used to this type of food, but was trying to branch out. This experience has deterred much of that "branching" out! My husband, on the other hand, thought the food was "ok." I felt very much "with" all the other people, not private feeling at all, I actually was afraid to have a regular-tone conversation with my husband because everyone else would hear us. So much for our one romantic night out!
goodfood4ursoul
DIS Veteran
Registered: September 2009
Location: Southern Virginia
Posts: 500Review Date: Wed October 7, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 4
Positive aspects of the product (pros): belly dancing is interesting Cons: felt very umwelcome
When we arrived at Epcot on Day 1, we met a lovely girl from RM out on the main walkway to promote RM- very friendly! We had reservations for day 7 lunch there.
Day 7 lunch came and we went in to RM and they took our info and seated us and then ignored us totally for about 7 minutes. Just before we were about to get up and leave we were served water and given menus.
The food was only ok- and for the price it ought to be better than that. The baklava was good though.
But we felt unwelcome the entire time...
evildiva
Reading "Twilight Series" has produced unhealthy expectations in men.
Registered: August 2006
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 309Review Date: Thu December 17, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons:
On my most recent vacation my friend and I dined here. I was completely disappointed with the entire experience. The front of the house staff were very nice and accomodating. However, eerything went downhill from there. The tables are so close together that you cannot help but talk to your neighbors. Not always a bad thing, but definitely not the place for private conversations. Our server came to our table asked, "What do you want?" and then expected us to give our drink and food orders. There was no explination of the menu, we were on the dining plan and there was no explination of what we were or were not entitled to. With a place full to the brim our food came out within 10 minutes. This may seem nice to some, but told me that all the food was pre-prepared and sitting in chaffing dishes. Our waitress was very abrupt and never once asked how we were or if she could help us or get us anything at all the entire night. Just because you are busy does not mean you cannot be polite.
Exomonia
Earning My Ears
Registered: June 2009
Posts: 6Review Date: Mon January 4, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Food, atmosphere Cons: None
We have eaten multiple times at Restaurant Marrakesh, and found it to be one of the hidden specialties of WDW. Each time we have eaten here the food has been great, and normally I would give this restaurant a 7 or 8. But early December we ate lunch here again and tried the Couscous M'Rouzia Fassi which was a new item. All were looking forward to it, and when it came out it didn't disappoint. Out of the fourteen nights at Disney World, this dish was a surprising highlight. I would definitely eat here again. Also the atmosphere of the restaurant was fun and service was good.
jcb30093
Earning My Ears
Registered: January 2010
Posts: 2Review Date: Tue January 26, 2010 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: $25.00 | Rating: 4
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Good intro to Morroccan food, great external atmosphere Cons: Very loud, food is too bland
We love this kind of food and make it at home quite a bit. We had the dip appetizer and it was tasty though overly salty. We then split a veggie couscous dinner whihc was very, very bland. This food is usally bursting with falvors including citrus which we detected none of in anything. It was abnormally pricey for what we got. Just outside of the restaurant is a "fast food"/cafeteria style place that serves many similar dishes for smaller prices...we will likley try it next time.
The atmosphere was incredibly loud...not festive...loud. Communication between the server and us and my wife and I was hindered. It was failry late int he day but it looked to me like a lot of patrons were not having a good time due to the loudness.
Visit with care...the food is not bad...just below expectations. The atmosphere wasn't terrible...just too loud.
dmancuso
Earning My Ears
Registered: December 2001
Location: Red Bank, NJ
Posts: 50Review Date: Mon February 8, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Amazing food and great service Cons: Not the most comfortable chairs
We've never eaten at Restaurant Marrakesh before and will certainly return. EVERY dish was excellent and the service was top notch.
bryon
I want to work at Disney...But do my own thing.
Registered: January 2005
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 125Review Date: Tue March 9, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): food, theme Cons:
Being that this is one of the "smaller" counties in EPCOT and never have eaten Moroccan cuisine I didn't know what to expect.
The theme inside was nice. I completly forgot I was at Disney. Food was good and portions was more than what we could eat.
I think this is one of the most overlooked places to eat. If ever you find yourself wanting a sit down meal and you don't have an ADR, try here.
xipetotec
DIS Veteran
Registered: March 2005
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Posts: 1280Review Date: Thu May 20, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Food, Service, Atmosphere Cons: May not suit all tastes
This was our first time here. We have tried middle-eastern food before ( and like it ). THat being said, right off the bat, anyone who does not like "exotic" food might want to stay away.
DW and I each had different kind of "kebab", which were delicious. For dessert, DW had the baklava, I had the the dessert bastilla. layers of filo with custard. It was amazing.
The interior feels like stepping into a moroccan palace, complete with belly dancers entertaininig diners. fun fun place. First time, not the last.
MissBritt
It's a small, small world.
Registered: August 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 1018Review Date: Thu May 27, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $40.00 | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Beautiful, quiet atmosphere. Cons:
DH and I had lunch here on 12/17/10. We were on the DXDDP, and wanted to try something new. We arrived 10 minutes early for our ADR, and were seated immediately in an empty dining area. Our server Rasheed was very polite and efficient, and the whole room was immaculately clean. Unfortunately, I had not known that the belly dancer would not be there during our meal, as this was one of the reasons we chose the place. We were not very hungry, so we shared a special "feast" platter that was being offered for $40- jasmina salad (perfect, and our server was kind enough to bring each of us our own), lamb (my first and last experience with lamb; even iron-stomach DH couldn't eat it), chicken kabobs (good), vegetable couscous (good), and bastilla for dessert (double portion for DH's birthday). Despite hating the duck and missing the entertainment, the atmosphere and service were wonderful, and we enjoyed the meal.
disneygirlmass
Mouseketeer
Registered: December 2005
Posts: 252Review Date: Wed September 1, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons:
great belly dancing show, i was suprised to really enjoy the food they had...great bread too!!
sasquatch
Mouseketeer
Registered: August 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 138Review Date: Mon November 15, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Entertainment, unique atmosphere and cuisine Cons: loud
There is a new appetizer for two which includes hummus, baba ganoush, felafel, and taboolah, with crispy pita chips. The flavor of the hummus and baba ganoush was excellent, but the three felafel were served cold. The server brought three new falafel, but did not deliver them until our entrees were delivered as well. That was a negative aspect of the service.
We also tried the Harira Soup, which was tasty and hearty.
For an entree I had the Couscous M'Rouzia Fassi, which was very flavorful. It tasted exactly as I had imagined, but that's probably because my wife makes a chicken marrakesh dish recipe once a year, and has similar ingredients. The braised beef in the dish was perhaps overcooked, and could have been a bit more tender, but it was still fabulous, and with all the couscous, there was plenty. My wife had the chicken kabob, which was equally flavorful, and the chicken was juicy and tender.
The belly dancing and accompanying music was entertaining for the eyes and the ears, and lasted about 20 minutes. My son (5 yrs. old) and daughter (6 yrs. old) joined the belly dancer on the dance floor, along with other children, for a dance. The children seemed to enjoy the interaction. What was nice about the belly dancing instruction is that it was done without words, so it did not interrupt the entertainment or the dining experience.
Redarrow5150
Mouseketeer
Registered: February 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 359Review Date: Sun March 6, 2011 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Flavor Selection Cons: Very Limited For Kids
Just not a place to take kids (ours were 11 & 13 yrs old)...especially young ones that are picky eaters. Sure they have a kids menu but really nothing to keep them entertained. For older adults or couples this would be great venue for food tasting.
StarRiDust
Earning My Ears
Registered: June 2011
Posts: 5Review Date: Sat June 11, 2011 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Positive aspects of the product (pros): great food Cons: not impressed with the belly dancer
This restaurant is really underrated!!! It's really a great restaurant and because it's so underrated, usually you can get a reservation w/o any problems. The food was GREAT. My whole family enjoyed it. The only thing we weren't impressed with was the belly dancer!
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