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Restaurant Reviews List > Washington, D.C. Area Restaurant Reviews > District of Columbia Restaurant Reviews > Dupont Circle Restaurant Reviews > Moroccan Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Reviews for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge reservations Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

2147 P Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037

With our will to celebrate both the best of our native country and our new home in Washington DC we have infused the most celebrated aspects of old world Marrakesh with Washington’s unique history of multi-culturism and unique culinary tastes. As a natural crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Morocco’s cuisine has been influenced by both Spanish and French culture, while still marinating its traditional tagines and couscous. We invite you to join us for a cup of mint tea, relax and soak in the extravagant fabrics and tiles of a far-away exotic land. At Marrakesh palace every guest is treated to the finest in Moroccan hospitality.

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street:
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.8 out of 5 3.8 out of 5 (58 Reviews)
Food 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.2 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • good for groups (30)
  • special occasion (19)
  • romantic (15)
  • fit for foodies (13)
  • neighborhood gem (13)
  • late-night find (6)
  • notable wine list (4)
  • great for lunch (3)
  • hot spot (3)
  • kid-friendly (2)

Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge Reviews List
Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Just very OK. Chicken eggplant special was
watered down and flavorless. Beef cigar
app and baklava were dry. They were out of
four of the desserts. The complimentary bread
and olives were tasty however. I would try it
again if I lived in D.C. and had sampled lots of
the other restaurants in town but it's unlikely I
will return being an out-of-towner."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/10/2010
(review submitted 03/12/2010)
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Review 2 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"We made reservations specifically because they advertised nightly belly-dancing but on our visit it was not the case."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 3 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We left before the belly dancer started, so couldn't comment on the noise level. During dinner, it was fine."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 4 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Moroccan food is relatively unusual and definitely worth exploring at this Dupont Circle restaurant. Combinations of savory chicken, lamb, or vegetables with sweet spices or honey are exotic to the American palate but not too spicy or frightening for diners unaccustomed to foreign cuisines. We took my non-foodie parents here when they visited from out of town-- it was our second visit to Marrakesh Palace-- and everyone was very pleased with the choice. The chicken in phyllo dough appetizer, the marinated carrots and spinach, and the Moroccan mint tea with dessert are special treats."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 5 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"terrific. always a treat to walk over for lunch or dinner."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/03/2010
(review submitted 02/11/2010)
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Review 6 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"As soon as you enter you are in another world: Marrakesh Palace ... You should like the Arab/North African food in order to really enjoy it. Don't expect anything American!"

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 7 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Everything was really good. Service was very attentive and the bastilla was excellent. Couscous was slightly adapted for US tastes but very tasty. I saw some negative reviews on the couscous but in general it was very typical Moroccan style. We were very pleased."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 8 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Service was great and the food was good. The atmosphere was lively, throughout the night there was a belly dancer making her way through the restaurant. The restaurant is good for groups."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 9 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was quite good and the service was very good, also. However, it was extremely loud and noisy. We had trouble conversing because the music was so loud. The decor was fabulous!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 10 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My girlfriend and I had a very good (but not great) meal here this weekend. Its more contemporary than many Moroccan restaurants (i,e, no sitting on the floor and eating with your hands). Service was very good, and it was lively. Some people might find the belly-dancer jiggling by your table while you eat a little distracting (inc. quite loud music) - but fun if you're in the mood."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 11 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Marrakesh Palace is a beautiful feast for the eyes, the ears, as well as the stomach. It was absolutely beautiful. They hired a fantastic, extremely experienced belly dancer, and the service was impeccable."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/13/2010
(review submitted 01/15/2010)
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Review 12 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great service. We loved the ambiance and the bellydancing."

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/13/2010
(review submitted 01/15/2010)
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Review 13 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent. It was a great restaurant with good food and fun entertainment. I would recommend going with a larger group, so that you can sit in the main dining room for a better ambiance. Overall, excellent!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/13/2010
(review submitted 01/15/2010)
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Review 14 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Please be mindful of receipt when groups are dining as tips are included and then when presented with check to sign a total listing pre-tip amount giving the impression that a tip was not included."

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/13/2010
(review submitted 01/15/2010)
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Review 15 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I took a date there for restaurant week. The back room was great, tiles up the columns and the small sofas on the walls. It felt Moroccan to me. There gave us a lot of food. One nice surprize was the cold spinach, eggplant, and tapenade (I think). Good stuff. My date had the chicken tagine and I had the lamb couscous. Both were very good. I can't speak to whether the food was authentic, but I was happy that the chicken actually tasted like a real chicken. There was a LOT of food though, and we were sad that we had to leave some of the dessert on the table. Staff was very friendly and upbeat. A very nice place."

Special Features: good for groups, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/12/2010
(review submitted 01/14/2010)
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Review 16 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"We went on restaurant week and in time to see the belly dancer. All this was a little disappointing. the best part of the food was the soup and that was not listed on the menu. The belly dancer was late and didn't dance long and was not very good. So all and all it was a fun experience but I would not go again. Once was enough."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/12/2010
(review submitted 01/14/2010)
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Review 17 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great dining experience! If you want to try something different - I recommend this place."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/11/2010
(review submitted 01/13/2010)
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Review 18 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"for a 4 star you would expect more the bar staff keep bringing wrong drinks all night long and we talking about easy drinks like whiskey on ice ( they gave my husband whiskey and cranberry juice) vodka and tonic (we got vodka and sprite) so i think they should hire new bartenders.
belly dancer was not a belly dancer she show up and act like she knows what she is doing but danced for a minute and she was done.
Server was excellent so was not his fault the food and drinks was not good.
I don't think we gona be back there anytime soon."

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 19 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great food, outstanding service! One of our new favorites!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/30/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 20 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Very interesting location for lunch... I think it would be a blast for dinner and to visit the Hookah Lounge upstairs."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/02/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 21 for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Came for an after concert dinner. Lamb Kabab, Moroccan Lamb Sausage and an Eggplant appeizer were all delicious. Really interesting flavors. Great service and ambiance."

Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/03/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.3 out of 3 (Moderate)
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