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Marrakesh in Washington is a three star Moroccan restaurant. This mildly expensive restaurant is in the Dupont Circle neighborhood, and it's one of the popular places in the area. It's been awarded the 10 Best DC Romantic award. This place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms and a full bar. This restaurant is good for groups. Diners found the food abundant. The service is slow.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there three weeks ago to celebrate my friend's farewell party with a large group. We had a wonderful time. Food,service,belly dancer every thing was excellent. I have never been a restaurant…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Marrakesh is a favorite restaurant for special celebrations and out of town visitors. Each of the seven courses is divine, and the dancing is beautiful.
openlist - user review - 06/13/2008
5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved it! I'd never had Moroccan food before, and my friend Amy found this place (actually by accident! she googled for Ethiopian and this came up) and we went. It's authentic, great food and fun.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A unique experience. Having never been to a Morrocan restaurant before, this cultural experience was a first for me
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I disagree with Victoria S's review. If you tell them that you are a vegetarian (which I am as well), they will create a whole meal for you (everything, of course, except for the meat course-- for…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(see also Alexa B.'s excellent review of this restaurant as well as its relative lack of authenticity) ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and try to go every time I am in DC. I think the food is delicious and the staff is so unbelievably nice! Whether or not is authentic isn't really an issue for me- I just love the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Marrakesh. No, it isn't a place for vegetarians or authentic Moroccan food. It is a place for experience or special occasion dining. Tip: the more warm Moroccan wine you drink, the less you…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man...34 reviews to date! Ah...what the heck...here's my review...:p You won't find Merrakesh very easily. It doesn't have it's name posted in English and you actually have to knock on the "secret"…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A vegetarian's nightmare not to mention the eating with your hands and dirty, moist towels. Bad red wine. Ugh. And the belly dancers are not attractive except for a rare one in the bunch. YUCK. Go for…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went there with two other couples and had quite a night. It was very relaxing on the cusioned seats and all the food was really tasty. I liked the chicken with lemon sauce the best. Two or three…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do not MESS with me and the KESH.. LOL. I love it here. Me and (of course I'm gonna mention hubby) hahahah and girlfriend LOVE going here. My hubby loves when the belly dancer comes out... (cuz he…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ALLAHU AKBAR! Marrakesh is magical. My favorite place in the United States. Aside from all the white people [I can say that, I'm one of them] who go there now, I felt for the first time that I could…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's fun and exciting to be at Marrakesh. Amazing belly dancers and comfortable cushion that you get to sit on always make the experience. Now the food, well.. not sure if I'll be back there for the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like eating omelets, sauces, and other sticky stuff with your bare hands? If so, you might like Marrakesh. It's not like Ethiopian food (where you have a convenient bread barrier between your…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I left the restaurant still feeling very hungry. The ambiance, entertainment (live belly dancing), and decor details were all top-notch and very impressive. However, the food did not satisfy me and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How does this place only net 3 1/2 stars!?!?! I'd give it at least 4. That Cous Cous dish is amazing (and really simple, you can do it at home).
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was an interesting choice to take our Board members for a group dinner on a Friday night. Lively place, I have to say. Be prepared to eat with your hands. Make sure you've cleaned under your…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has really gone downhill. Completely overrated in my opinion. I had been there in years past with better experiences, but took a group there recently. The place is looking dirty and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Marrakesh is a great place to celebrate a special evening. We went to celebrate two birthdays, but others were two wedding parties as well - indicated by the brief breaks in the evening for…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in DC for the ALA conference, and a few friends and I had heard good things about Marrakesh, so we made reservations. Little did I know what I had gotten us into. We had a multi-course meal and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for my birthday. I heard about it being expensive about $60 per person but since it was a special occasion I figure why not. Everything is so mysterious and we were not sure what to do…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this restaurant with friends (there were 6 of us) and I have to say that the concept is cool but the actual results are lacking. The decor is great but the lighting is a little too dark.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To get to Marrakesh, you walk down a sketchy street, enter a small raised door, that feels like you should be buying Thai ladyboys or opium on the other side. Once inside the ornately decorated…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Marrakesh claims it's an "exotic dining experience that transcends mere dining and brings you into another world where you are greeted by smiling faces in Moroccan garb, taking you out of your daily…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had high expectations for Marrakesh and I was very dissapointed. The food was nothing like I expected, and not in a good way. It was overpriced and I agree about the bill not being explained…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Impossible to find when it is dark outside, very little parking from what I remember. Keep in mind I only have been once and it was at least 7 years ago so take the review for what it is, a one time…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Jennifer S. that is is a "special events" place- not your everyday "hey, let's go to Marrakesh for dinner tonight" whimsical place. Finding it is a challenge as it's next to a Midas and a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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The food is very good indeed. The slow-cooked chicken was incredible, as were the kebabs. The reason I won't be coming back to Marrakesh is the appallingly bad service. It took 20 minutes to be seated. After...
menupages.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tourist Trap, well maybe. But I was a tourist so I really didn't care. The food I'm sure was authentic, but may have not been the best in DC, I really don't have anything to compare it to since that…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give ZERO stars I would. This place is not worth it. The management and service are atrocious, we didn't make it through our Sat night meal. While pretty enough, it simply isn't worth the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recommend Marrakesh for the experience - the decor, ambiance, entertainment and food quality are certainly worth the ~$30 for a 7-course meal. (!) This isn't a very fancy place - it's rather casual…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Marrakesh is pretty much the way I imagine Morocco - only cleaner. The restaurant is on a bleak stretch of New York Ave, but the unmarked front door leads to a small oasis with fountains and chairs…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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You might miss this little jewel of a restaurant with its nondescript business front and metal door that you have to knock on to gain entry. Authentic Moroccoan atmosphere, complete with an excellent...
menupages.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday evening we headed downtown to Marrakesh. We had never been there before and it's a bit hard to find, but thank goodness we had mr. jt's trustworthy navigation directing us. It wasn't that it…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is a fantastic deal: you get a 6-course meal (which includes dessert) and includes belly-dancers! what really impressed me was the "b'stella": a type of pastry made of chicken, almonds, eggs, with…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i attended a wedding at marrakesh and i'm not sure if it was the open bar that contributed to the fabulousness of this place or the whole wedding bit... the food was above and beyond and the service…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Marrakesh transports you to a different world. The unique and somewhat hidden door leads you into a dimly lit room full of several booths covered with plush pillows. There's no question that the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, but sketchy, and the quality of the belly dancing can vary considerably. I've been four times over the past couple years; twice the belly dancing was excellent, and twice it was unimpressive. I'd…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No one will go away hungry from this Moroccan den. I consider this more of a destination restaurant designed for special events rather than an every day sort of place. The ambiance is unusual. Low…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Right from the start you are taken into a "different" world and forget you are in DC. First, you have to knock on the giant door to get in. Once inside there are many rooms and low…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a group - and a good bet for a birthday party (Ive been to a few here and theyre fun). This isnt you typical dinner - it's a production so if you dont plan on making an evening out of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At first Marrakesh is hard to spot, because the name is written on a small sign, in Moroccan, in front of a nondescript building with no windows whatsoever. The windowless building is in fact…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE PLACE to go for the Moroccan experience. A hidden gem in the heart of the gentrifying Chinatown area. Alexis already described the decor and ambience pretty well. Be prepared to set…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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It's definitely an experience eating here with the plush couches and having to eat with your hands. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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This is a very nice restaurant in DC. I was here with my company. We had our end of year department ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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Anytime I go to Washington, especially with a group, the Marrakesh is a must-visit. They are very a...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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this exotic, lush palace of a restaurant offers the finest in moroccan and middle eastern cuisine in an environment that feasts the senses. colorful ceilings, golden accents, costumed staffers, and luxurious...
10best.com - user review
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a dining experience at this exotic restaurant is an adventure (in a good way). it is a great place to go with a group. from the plush decor to the haunting music to the belly dancer, you will feel as though...
wcities.com - user review
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i have eaten at marrakesh twice: once in 1999 and once this year. although i was glad to know that its limited menu has been expanded, i found the quality of the food to be the same as my first visit, which...
fodors.com - user review
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I think it would have been a better experience if we had our reservations after 7:00 instead of at 6:00. The bellydancing was at 9:00 so it seemed the service was slow between courses to ensure
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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dining here may be one of washingtonis biggest surprises to those not forewarned. first, you really need to make reservations. next, although the food is abundant, coming here is more about soaking up the...
gayot.com - user review
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dc's most popular moroccan restaurant...
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