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Comptoir Darna Marrakech: Restaurant Reviews

Avenue Echouada | Hivernage, Marrakech, Morocco
0524437702
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Ranked #82 of 423 restaurants in Marrakech
Price range: $39 - $65
Cuisines: Diner, Moroccan, International, Bar
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Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Description: Le Comptoir Darna is first the dream of a man, Marcel Chiche, known to have contributed to the trendy Parisian nights. Nomad at heart, he was bewitched, more than 20 years ago by Marrakech the city of contrast with the soft light and heat that is intoxicating.From the encounter between the love of a man and the magic of a city is born Le Comptoir Darna, which has become an emblematic place in the red city. Crossing his arabesques sculpted old wooden door means entering a world that brings together the East and West in a perfect harmonie. Scent of jasmine and roses, captivating music, new flavors, festive atmosphere, this place attracts and mixes artists, businessmen, international celebrities and world travelers. both a restaurant, a club and a shop , Le Comptoir Darna, by its warm and sincere welcome, will embrace you with the energy and feel of Arabian Nights.An awakening of the senses for an unforgettable evening, this is what Marcel Chiche offers for the past 13 years.
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Reigate, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Great show and spectacle”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2012

The belly dancing at 2230 was very well done,lots of dancers and some with trays of candles. Our hotel booked us a table on the ground floor which is the best place to be. The upstairs area was very smokey. Food is not the best in town but made up for by a great performance.

  • Visited December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Food
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Pasadena, California
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“Go for a drink and the belly dancers...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2012

This two story nightclub and lounge has a dark sexy interior and has belly dancing shows at 10:30 and midnight. Dancers with silver trays of lit candles on their heads work the rooms and bar area while a hip crowd enjoy cocktails. Good after dinner spot.

Visited December 2012
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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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“Comptoir Darna Restaurant”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2012

After a little research on TA for a entertaining restaurant, I came across Comptoir Darna. I had reserved a table for 21:30hrs for my wife and I, by email from the UK before we arrived in Marrakech based on the belly dancing entertainment. On the night (Wednesday), we got a taxi around 20:15hrs to the restaurant from our hotel (Zalagh Kasbah), which cost 50 dirhams and a 10 min drive. As soon as the taxi pulled up, the doormen opened the taxi door for us and greeted us with a very welcoming warm smile asked if the journey was ok (wasn't expecting that at all). As the doors opened the restaurant floor was busy with a traditional band playing, sitting on the stairs in front of us. We were shown up the stairs to the next level, where it was less busy and somewhat quiet, but we were assured that this would soon fill up. Rest assured, by 21:00 hrs it started to get busy and the atmosphere livened up. The restaurant was dimly lit with candles, which was nice. The meal was very average, and wasn't indicative of the surroundings. At 22:30hrs the belly dancing started, the lights dimmed even more and this was the best part of the night in our opinion. The dancers were absolutely brilliant and made the night, even though it lasted about 25-30 mins.
As we left the restaurant the doormen asked if we required a taxi. I hadn't prebooked so I asked for a taxi. They asked how much I wanted to pay for a taxi and I replied no more than 50 dirhams. Immediately, they went into the middle of the road and flagged down a passing taxi - had a quick word and ushered us into the taxi and 10 mins later we were back at our hotel and paid 50 dirhams to the taxi driver.
To summarise: Food was average. Entertainment was excellent. Doormen were well mannered and very welcoming and helpful.

  • Visited December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Food
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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“Outstanding”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2012

Please if you go to Marrakeck, go to this restaurant, food,wine and service was excellent, the night was excellent from start to finish, entertainment in traditional belly dancing was great and there is also a late night bar after you have finished your meal, pre book as the rstaurant is usually fully booked for a day in advance, you won't be disapoointed.

Visited December 2012
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“Extremely rude service and incredibly overpriced”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

We visited this place specifically to see the belly dancers. we ate dinner next door (Extrablatt - fantastic food, fantastic service, worth the little extra money), and thank god we did. We arrived and it seemed to be a problem that we only wanted a drink. We sat at the bar, bar staff were extremely unfriendly and unhelpful. After asking 3 times if we could sit on one the the free tables we were told that we were not allowed a seat unless we were eating. A diet coke was £4.50 and served in a can. The belly dancers were nothing special, just wiggling their hips around diners who were stuffing notes in their bras and waistbands. Full of old perverts. My advise if you do want to see the bely dancers, go at 10:30 (when they start) and skip the drink.

Visited November 2012
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