Escape to an Exotic Part of the World
As soon as you enter the doors of Marakesh restaurant, you leave the unassuming world of strip malls and enter a wonderland for your senses.

You're seated on a lush couch with low ornate table and your hands are cleansed with rose water [Don't worry. Al though you can eat with your hands, eating utensils are provided]. The sometimes overwhelmed [if it's very busy] but eager to please waiters start your adventure into Moroccan cuisine with spicy soup [served with the most awkward-to-use spoons], a platte r of salads and garlic pita bread with fresh hummous. My personal favorite course follows: "Bastilla, " a phyllo dough pie filled with shreaded chicken and topped with powdered sugar. The main entree [you can only choose one, remember this is family st yle!] is cooked tangine or kabob style. Ch i cken, lamb, beef, and salmon are your choices of meat. It's followed by the other courses of cous cous, fruit, delicious pastries, and mint tea.

If you visit Marakesh on Friday or Saturday, you will be ente rtained by belly dancing [and if you're adventurous, you can join in!]. The best time to arrive on those days is about 7:45 or so. That way you can watch during your dessert.

Expect to spend a few hours here. Just relax and enjoy the experience. You wil l either leave completely stuffed or just pleasantly full, as the same amount of food is served whether you are a party of 2 or 3. Call ahead to see if reservations are needed for the day you are interested in. Sometimes there are special events or larg e parties of patrons and you won't be able to get a table.
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The directions on Marakesh's site are a bit vague. It's on Rt. 46 E. Past the Holiday Inn and past the overpass. It's located on the right side in a small strip mall called Pacific Pavili on, next to a school uniform store. Keep an eye out for it because if you miss it, it's a long way before you can make a u-turn.tß    [19 May 2000 13:33:17]

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Recommended Dishes: Chicken with Hot Sauce

     ­Snowflake   

The best moroccan restaurant
I had a birthday party at Marakesh with a big group of friends in February 2007. The food was excellent, the service was fine, and the atmosphere was unbelievable. I enjoyed the belly dancer and moroccan music very much. We really had a wonderful time and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a special place for a special party.    [07 Apr 2007 17:58:22]

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Recommended Dishes: Lamb tagine with raisins, Mixed grill

     ­Rosanne Pinto