5 reviewed party hostels · from €6.46/night · Hostelworld rated
Marrakech doesn’t do nightlife like anywhere else. By day, the Medina’s alleys hum with spice stalls and snake charmers; by night, the same streets transform into a maze of lantern-lit bars and rooftop terraces. Head to **Place D’Jeema el Fna** after sunset, and you’ll find it packed with juice sellers by day and food stalls by night, but just a five-minute walk north, **Rue des Banques** hides cocktail bars where a gin and tonic costs 60 MAD and the crowd is mostly backpackers and expats.
The hostel scene here is small but sharp. Most party-friendly spots cluster around the Medina’s edge or in the modern **Gueliz** district, where riads double as social hubs. Expect rooftop pools, in-house hammams, and pub crawls that start with mint tea and end with drum circles on club dancefloors.
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Unique social hostel with in-house spa. From April to October you can enjoy the swimming pool. Hostel features amazing views from a rooftop terrace, and a restaurant bar with amazing traditional food and cheap drinks.
Sun Hostel is your destination if you want to stay in the heart of the action, be part of Marrakesh's street life and have easy access to every cool place the city has to offer. The hostel is a safe, clean, quiet location, with quality accommodation that can be adjusted for different group sizes.
An amazing and popular hostel at Marrakech, this is a great base for having the best experiences you can have; this is one of the favorite hostels for backpackers and travellers that want to meet others over tea.
Crazy party hostel located in the heart of the vibrant Medina area, where you can find vibrant souqs (street markets), bars, and restaurants. The hostel features a beautifully decorated pool, several common areas, and cosy terrace. Cool bar located on the roof is the perfect spot where guests can meet other travellers and enjoy stunning sunsets.
With unconventional design and colourful interior, Hostel Riad is a community of open-minded and fun travellers. Beautiful Moroccan style common areas are hosting regular activities like cooking classes, movie marathons, game nights, etc. The lively on-site bar offers a wide selection of drinks and cool events on weekends. Free traditional breakfast served every morning.
Organised nights out with a local guide
This crawl visits four bars and clubs, starting with a rooftop terrace in the Medina and ending at **555 Famous Club** in Gueliz. The price includes a welcome drink, free shots at two stops, and skip-the-line entry to the final club. The crowd is mostly backpackers and solo travellers, and the guides keep the energy high with drinking games between stops.
How Marrakech's nightlife zones break down
The old city’s labyrinth of alleys is where you’ll find most hostels, souks, and hidden bars. **Rue des Banques** is the unofficial nightlife strip, with cocktail bars tucked behind unmarked doors. Stay here if you want to be in the thick of it, but be prepared for noise: mosque calls start at 5 AM.
Marrakech’s modern district, built by the French in the 1920s. Wide boulevards, art galleries, and chain cafés give it a different rhythm to the Medina. Nightlife here is more polished, with clubs like **555 Famous Club** and rooftop bars along **Avenue Mohammed V**.
The upscale neighbourhood just south of Gueliz, home to luxury hotels and casinos. **Le Comptoir Darna** and **Theatro** sit on its edges, making it a good base if you want to split your time between high-end clubs and Medina hostels. Taxis between here and the city centre cost 20–30 MAD.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
A riad-turned-party-hostel with a rooftop bar that spills into the pool after midnight. The crowd is mostly solo travellers and groups of friends, and the music leans toward house and Afrobeats. Happy hour runs from 6 to 8 PM, with 40 MAD beers and 60 MAD cocktails. It’s five minutes on foot from Place D’Jeema el Fna, but the riad’s walls keep the noise out until you’re ready for it.
A Marrakech institution that blends restaurant, bar, and club under one lantern-lit roof. Start with dinner on the terrace, then move downstairs to the dancefloor, where live Gnawa drummers play from 11 PM. Entry is 150 MAD after 10 PM, which includes a drink. The crowd is a mix of tourists and well-heeled locals.
The closest thing Marrakech has to a superclub. Three floors of EDM, hip-hop, and commercial hits, with international DJs most weekends. Entry is 100–200 MAD, depending on the night. Dress sharp: bouncers turn away sandals and shorts. It’s in Gueliz, a 15-minute walk from the Medina or a 30 MAD taxi ride.
A jungle-themed bar hidden behind an unmarked door on Rue des Banques. The vibe is intimate, with fairy lights strung between palm trees and Moroccan pop on the speakers. Cocktails cost 80–100 MAD, and the crowd is mostly expats and backpackers. It’s tiny, so arrive before 11 PM to grab a seat.
A rooftop bar with a view over the Atlas Mountains and a dancefloor that opens at midnight. The music is a mix of deep house and techno, and the crowd is older than most hostel bars: think late 20s to 40s. Entry is free before 11 PM, 50 MAD after. It’s on the edge of the Medina, a 10-minute walk from Place D’Jeema el Fna.
A franchise of the Ibiza superclub, with the same big-name DJs and bottle-service tables. The crowd is a mix of tourists and wealthy Moroccans, and the dress code is strict: no trainers or flip-flops. Entry is 200–300 MAD, depending on the night. It’s in the Palmeraie, a 20-minute taxi ride from the city centre (100 MAD each way).
A 16th-century riad turned cultural centre, with a café that hosts live music most nights. The crowd is quieter: think jazz, acoustic sets, and spoken word. It’s a good spot for a early-evening drink before the hostel pub crawl starts. Entry is free, and mint tea costs 25 MAD.