The secret’s long out on Plus61 after it burst onto the scene in 2018, casually marrying tasty Sydney-style dining with locally grown organic produce in a sun-splashed dining room. However, many travellers still don't know about it and they’ve since added a stellar cocktail menu and one of the best wine lists in town to pair with seasonal dishes such as wild green tart (with ricotta, spinach and herbs), chicken schnitzel, bean mash and pickled onions, plus polenta cake with roast peaches and ginger. Keep an eye out for their wildly popular pop-ups when roving chefs to come work their magic with Moroccan ingredients.

Although many people will eat in Marrakech Medina and so far all of these best Marrakesh restaurants have been in the Medina, you may want to explore other parts of the city, or perhaps your accommodation is not in the Medina and you want to explore around the neighbourhood. Plus61 Marrakech is in the neighbourhood of Gueliz offering the best traditional food using seasonal and local produce in a beautiful modern, open and airy setting. For where to eat in Marrakech, I love the idea of Plus61 to help you explore this neighbourhood as well as visit a really great cafe!

Light and airy, Plus61 bills itself as a casual Australian restaurant, but the program is firmly rooted in Morocco, incorporating as much local produce as possible. Recent hits on the rotating menu have included a roast sirloin sandwich with eggplant relish, roasted onions, and chili, and a roasted cauliflower salad with almonds, minty chickpeas, and pomegranates. Meanwhile, the full bar offers unique cocktails (and mocktails) that change seasonally alongside the food menu.

Nestled in the heart of Marrakech, Plus 61 is a unique culinary gem that transports diners to the laid-back and generous spirit of the Australian lifestyle. This restaurant, with its relaxed and uncomplicated ambiance, captures the essence of down-under living while embracing the diverse cultural tapestry that defines Australia. The menu at plus 61 is a celebration of culinary fusion, mirroring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and South Asia.

Ranked number 46 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in the Middle East and North Africa, Plus61 (+61) brings elevated, Sydney-style dining to Marrakech’s stylish Gueliz neighborhood. Sean and I planned on going to Plus61 for Valentine’s Day (reservation and all), but unfortunately, his food poisoning had other plans. We didn’t get a chance to go, so I’m now absolutely determined to try it next time I’m in Marrakech.

Le Petit Cornichon, all dressed up in Majorelle blues and yellows, thrills with treats including duck foie with cardamom-spiked pear confit, while pretty little Plus61 brings a splash of Sydney cool with a daily-changing menu of dishes such as cuttlefish, preserved lemon and celery. You could eat in just one of these places every day of your stay and never get bored.

It is a casual Australian restaurant, which is determinedly ingrained in Morocco. It incorporates as much local produce as possible obtained from the organic market down the road. The chefs bring out excellent results which are simple, very moreish, and punchy.

Plus61: This place captures the Australian lifestyle with its fresh no-frills aura and minimalist interiors. Here you can pause from the bustling city and relax with friends over citrus cocktails, shared platters, and a bottle of wine.

For those seeking the Ville Nouvelle experience, consider: Plus61 (modern Moroccan) or Le Studio (French). In recent months, the breakfast spread at the Oberai has recently been making the Instagram rounds too.

Plus61 is an Australian-Moroccan fusion restaurant that incorporates as much local food as is possible in their meals. They also have a mocktail bar that changes seasonally with the food menu.