Menu and prices: full menu, set menus and 3 vs 4 courses
The restaurant’s two set menus
The restaurant’s own menu page lists two set menus, priced in Moroccan dirhams (MAD). Prices below are as shown on that page, seen on 13 November 2026. The restaurant can change them, so confirm when you book.
This is the restaurant’s food menu. For what a platform booking includes (the show, the welcome tea), see the platform formats further down; for the evening itself, see the evening step by step.
| Set menu | Price | Lunch | What you choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menu 300 | 300 MAD | −70 MAD | 1 starter + 1 main + 1 dessert + tea or coffee with Moroccan pastries |
| Menu 400 | 400 MAD | −70 MAD | 1 starter + 2 mains + 1 dessert + tea or coffee with Moroccan pastries |
Prices in MAD, not converted. Our arithmetic from the page’s base prices: a starter (90), a main (180) and a dessert (70) add up to 340 MAD, so the 300 MAD menu is cheaper than ordering the same three courses separately. How the supplements marked +MAD combine with a set menu is not explained on the page, so ask the restaurant.
What the dishes look like
Three plates from Dar Essalam: briouates, a vegetable tajine with skewers and couscous, and a vegetable couscous. Dishes and presentation can vary.
Briouates, the starter 
Tajine, skewers and couscous 
Vegetable couscous
Starters (90 MAD)
| Dish | Supplement |
|---|---|
| Assortment of Moroccan salads | — |
| Moroccan soup with dates | — |
| Assortment of briouates | — |
Base price 90 MAD per starter; −20 MAD at lunch.
Main courses (180 MAD)
| Dish | Supplement |
|---|---|
| Kefta skewers (minced meat): 3 skewers | — |
| Turkey skewers: 3 skewers | — |
| Chicken skewers: 3 skewers | — |
| Beef skewers: 3 skewers | +15 MAD |
| Mixed skewers: 4 skewers | +25 MAD |
| Kefta tajine (meatballs) with eggs | — |
| Chicken tajine with vegetables | — |
| Beef (or lamb) tajine with vegetables | +15 MAD |
| Chicken tajine with preserved lemon | — |
| Beef (or lamb) tajine with courgettes and thyme | +15 MAD |
| Beef (or lamb) tajine with crushed olives: Meslalla | +15 MAD |
| Beef (or lamb) tajine with tomato, onions and cinnamon: Makfoule | +15 MAD |
| Beef (or lamb/chicken) tajine with prunes and almonds | +30 MAD |
| Beef (or lamb/chicken) tajine with figs and walnuts | +30 MAD |
| Beef (or lamb/chicken) tajine with honey, almonds and raisins: Mrouzia | +25 MAD |
| Kebab tajine | +15 MAD |
| Rooster tajine with dried fruits (on order) | +30 MAD |
| Fish tajine with vegetables (on order, min. 2 people) | +40 MAD |
| Tangia Marrakchia with cumin and pure saffron | +70 MAD |
| Vegetable couscous | — |
| Chicken couscous with vegetables | — |
| Beef (or lamb) couscous with seven vegetables, or with onions and raisins | — |
| Chicken and almond pastilla | +50 MAD |
| Pigeon and almond pastilla | +70 MAD |
| Seafood pastilla (on order, min. 2 people) | +70 MAD |
| Vegetable and cheese pastilla | — |
| Chicken trida (rfissa) | — |
| Roast leg of lamb (on order, min. 2 people) | +100 MAD |
| Méchoui (on order, min. 2 people) | +100 MAD |
Base price 180 MAD per main; −50 MAD at lunch. “On order” dishes must be requested in advance, and some need at least two people.
Desserts (70 MAD)
| Dish | Supplement |
|---|---|
| Cinnamon orange | — |
| Fruit basket | +10 MAD |
| Pastilla in layered leaves with cream and almonds | — |
| Beghrir: Moroccan pancakes | — |
| Fruit salad | +10 MAD |
| M’hanecha with almonds | — |
| Gazelle horn (corne de gazelle) | — |
| Baklava | — |
Base price 70 MAD per dessert; −10 MAD at lunch.
Prestige desserts and artisan ice creams (70 MAD)
| Dish | Supplement |
|---|---|
| Pastilla with cream and a scoop of ice cream | +10 MAD |
| Sorbet cup (3 scoops of your choice): strawberry / mango / pineapple / lemon / peach | +10 MAD |
| Ice-cream cup (3 scoops of your choice): vanilla / chocolate / praline / salted-butter caramel / coffee | +10 MAD |
| Moroccan-flavour ice-cream cup (3 scoops): amlou / chebakia / gazelle horn | +20 MAD |
Base price 70 MAD; −10 MAD at lunch. The page we read had one further line hidden behind its navigation bar, so it is not listed here.
Extras (side dishes)
| Dish | Supplement |
|---|---|
| Omelette | +50 MAD |
| Fries | +30 MAD |
| Rice | +30 MAD |
| Semolina | +30 MAD |
| Moroccan pastries | +30 MAD |
Lunch: −10 MAD.
Children’s menu (130 MAD)
| Dish | Supplement |
|---|---|
| Minced-meat skewers with fries or rice | — |
| Chicken skewers with fries or rice | — |
| Kefta tajine (meatballs) with eggs | — |
Base price 130 MAD; −30 MAD at lunch.
Dishes made to order
Some mains are marked “on order” on the menu: the rooster tajine with dried fruits, the fish tajine, the seafood pastilla, the roast leg of lamb and the méchoui. The fish tajine, the seafood pastilla, the leg of lamb and the méchoui also need at least two people. Request them when you book rather than on the night.
Dishes without meat on the menu
The menu lists a vegetable couscous, a vegetable and cheese pastilla, a salad assortment and a soup with dates among its starters and mains. The page does not describe the cooking stock or the ingredients in detail, so if you avoid meat, fish or any ingredient, ask the restaurant before ordering.
The two formats on booking platforms
To judge whether the dinner suits you, read is it worth it; to see how the courses fit into the night, read the evening step by step.
| 3-course | 4-course | |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | Starter, main, dessert | Starter, two mains, dessert |
| On arrival | Mint tea and pastries | Mint tea and pastries |
| Entertainment | Music and dancers | Music and dancers |
| Good for | A normal-sized meal | Big appetites, or tasting more dishes |
Based on the GetYourGuide option we reviewed. The restaurant sets the exact dishes and can change them.
What is included on a platform booking
- Included in the option we reviewed: mint tea and pastries on arrival, the dinner, the music and dancers.
- Not included: drinks and the hotel transfer.
- Not stated: tips. A tip of around 10% is a common level in Moroccan restaurants, but it is your choice.
Indicative prices on 3 November 2026
| Where | Indicative price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| GetYourGuide | From about £25 | About 3 hours; free cancellation up to 24 hours before |
| Headout | From about €28 | Check the live page for the exact option |
| Trip.com | About US$32.6 | Check the live page for the exact option |
| Restaurant (own menu page) | 300 MAD (3 courses) / 400 MAD (4 courses) | Food menu in MAD, seen on 13 November 2026; whether the show is charged separately is not stated |
Prices are in different currencies and are not converted, because rates move. Treat them as a range, not a quote.
How to choose between 3 and 4 courses
If you plan to see the show and then walk back through the medina, the 3-course dinner is usually enough. Choose the 4-course format if you arrive hungry or want to try more of the cooking. Reviews of the food are mixed, with some guests happy and others finding it ordinary, so the music and setting are the safer reasons to go.
Booking through a platform or directly
A platform gives you a fixed price, a stated programme and a cancellation rule. Booking directly may give you more control over the table and diet requests. The restaurant also uses an online booking page that, according to its description, holds a table for 30 minutes, so complete the booking in one go.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the 3-course and 4-course dinner?
The 4-course dinner adds a second main course. The welcome tea, the music and the dancers are the same in both.
How much is the Dar Essalam dinner show?
Indicative prices on 3 November 2026 were from about £25 on GetYourGuide, from about €28 on Headout and about US$32.6 on Trip.com. Check the live page, since prices change.
Are drinks included?
No, not in the GetYourGuide option we reviewed. Mint tea on arrival is included.
What are the set menu prices at Dar Essalam?
On the restaurant’s own menu page, seen on 13 November 2026: 300 MAD for a starter, a main, a dessert and tea or coffee with Moroccan pastries, and 400 MAD for the same with two mains. Both are listed with a −70 MAD reduction at lunch. Some dishes carry a supplement.
What is on the Dar Essalam menu?
Starters such as Moroccan salads, soup with dates and briouates; mains including skewers, tajines, couscous, pastilla, trida and dishes made to order; desserts and ice creams; and a children’s menu. The full list with supplements is on this page.
Is it cheaper to book directly?
We could not confirm that. The restaurant’s menu page gives food prices in MAD (300 and 400 MAD set menus) and does not say whether the show is charged separately, while platforms sell a priced dinner show in other currencies. Compare the live prices and the cancellation terms.
Sources
- Dar Essalam restaurant website (daressalam.com)
- Dar Essalam online table booking (eat-now)
- Wikipedia – Moroccan cuisine
Operator information (restaurant and booking platforms) is reported as their claim. Prices and times change, so check the live page before you pay.
Last updated: . Photos: Marrakech In Morocco.
More guides
- The evening step by stepHow a Dar Essalam dinner-show evening runs in Marrakech: arrival, courses, music from 8:00 PM, dancers, seating and practical tips. Checked Nov 2026.
- Moroccan dishes to knowA short guide to Moroccan dishes you may meet at a Marrakech dinner show: pastilla, tajine, couscous, harira, salads and pastries. Not a menu listing.
- Is the Dar Essalam dinner show worth it?An honest look at whether the Dar Essalam dinner show in Marrakech is worth it: who it suits, who should skip it, reviewer themes and how to decide.