Restaurant Marrakesh
Located in Epcot - Morocco Pavilion
Dinner

This restaurant is set off the beaten path away from the promenade and almost hidden at the back of the Morocco pavilion. As I made my way through passages that lead to the entrance, I began to feel an increasing sense of adventure to go along with my growing hunger.

We were greeted by a young attractive cast member who was positioned in an anteroom separated from the dining room. She disappeared for a moment and I assumed it was to check on an available table and not to warn the other cast members of our arrival. In any event we were led into a multi level dining room that had as it’s centerpiece a dance floor. The restaurant’s atmosphere with some areas of the dining room being obscured from others worked to further enhance the experience. We were quickly presented the menu and afforded some time to review it. Our server could have stayed a little closer to answer our questions and offer some suggestions, but did reappear at the crucial moment when we were ready to order.

Wanting the adventure to continue I ordered the Marrakesh Feast, which included Harira soup, Beef Brewat Rolls, Lemon Chicken, Beef Shish Kebab, Couscous with Seven Vegetables, and Assorted Moroccan pastries. This spirit of adventure appeared to have taken hold of my dinner companion, because he ordered the Royal Feast, which included assorted Moroccan salads, Chicken Bastilla, Seafood Bastilla, Roast Lamb Meshoui, Lemon Chicken, Couscous with Seven Vegetables and Crepes Atlas.

As our first course was served the dance floor was suddenly occupied by an instrumentalist  and a traditionally dressed belly dancer. The dancer’s performance was G rated and the musical accompaniment was subdued, which made for relaxing dinner entertainment. Each performer was both talented and professional and easily captivated the crowd of dinner guests. Their performance lasted about 30 minutes, with the musician concluding with solo dinner music.

The choice of the Marrakesh Feast and the Royal Feast were good fits for our dining experience. The variety offered us a taste of some “traditional” Moroccan dishes and allowed us to stretch our culinary horizons without putting all of our eggs in one basket.

Looking back I certainly enjoyed the atmosphere, entertainment and food, but if there was any complaint it would be in the somewhat distant service.


Taste of Morocco

Marrakesh Feast - Harira soup, Beef Brewat Rolls, Lemon Chicken, Beef Shish Kebab, Couscous with Seven Vegetables, and Assorted Moroccan pastries $28.95 per person

Royal Feast - Assorted Moroccan salads, Chicken Bastilla, Seafood Bastilla, Roast Lamb Meshoui, Lemon Chicken, Couscous with Seven Vegetables and Crepes Atlas

Partial Menu

Entrees

Roast Lamb Meshoui
Roasted lamb in natural juices

Shish Kebab
Grilled tenderloin of beef marinated in Moroccan herbs and spices

Chicken Kebabs
Grilled brochettes of chicken breast marinated in Moroccan herbs and spices

Lemon Chicken
Braised half chicken seasoned with garlic, green olives and preserved lemon

Mediterranean Seafood Platter
Shrimp ragout, broiled salmon and seafood bastilla

Couscous
National Moroccan dish
Rolled semolina steamed and served with seasonal vegetables
Chicken
Lamb Shank
Vegetable