The Chicha Lounge — Shisha Bar Azar, Gueliz Marrakech
Azar's shisha bar is located on Rue de Yougoslavie, Gueliz, Marrakech. Natural pressed charcoal with no chemical additives, premium imported tobaccos, signature preparation. Six flavours available including an exclusive house blend. Open every evening from 7:30 PM. Prices between 80 and 120 DH. Rated 4.6/5 on TripAdvisor.
The Art of Shisha
At Azar, shisha isn't an afterthought. It's a considered offering.
Natural Pressed Charcoal
Only natural pressed charcoal, with no chemical additives. It heats slowly, holds the heat for a long time and doesn't produce that chemical aftertaste that ruins a session. The charcoal is changed discreetly, without interrupting your evening.
Premium Imported Tobaccos
The tobacco selection is rigorous — controlled provenance, freshness guaranteed on receipt. No old stock, no approximate blends. What you smoke at Azar matches what's listed on the menu.
Signature Preparation
Azar's team prepares each shisha using a precise technique: tobacco dosing, heat-humidity balance, charcoal placement. The result is consistent, even smoke from start to finish — no rough patches, no sudden drop-off.
Well-Maintained Equipment
Hookahs are cleaned between each use. Fresh mouthpieces for every customer. Hygiene isn't optional — it's the starting point. This is rarely mentioned elsewhere, yet it changes everything.
Flavours
Six options, from the familiar to the unexpected.
Apple
Double Apple
Lemon Mint
Peach
Grape
Azar House Blend
The Lounge
The shisha at Azar comes with a setting built around it.
The Mezzanine
Most shisha is served on the mezzanine — the upper level above the main dining room, with a full view of the stage below. The show plays out downstairs, the energy settles, the evening winds down naturally. It's the right place to finish a night at Azar.
Cocktails & Drinks
Shisha pairs well with a drink. House cocktails with oriental syrups, fresh juices, mint tea or Turkish coffee. The bar team knows the pairings — feel free to ask for a recommendation.
Discreet Service
The charcoal is changed when it needs to be, without being asked. The team comes, checks, moves on. It's not intrusive — it's just done properly.
Background Music
Contemporary oriental music at a calibrated volume — present enough to set the mood, quiet enough that conversation stays easy. When the main show downstairs ends, the music carries the atmosphere forward.
WiFi Available
High-speed WiFi available for customers. Ask the team for the access code on arrival.
Opening Hours
Open every evening from 7:30 PM. During Ramadan, opening shifts to 8:00 PM. Shisha is available until the restaurant closes, around midnight.
Book Your Evening at Azar
Dinner, show, shisha — all in one place in Gueliz, Marrakech. Open 7 evenings a week from 7:30 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shisha at Azar costs between 80 and 120 DH for a standard session with a classic flavour. Premium flavours and personalised blends may be slightly higher. The full menu is available on request or on arrival.
A session typically lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the flavour and your pace. Azar's team renews the charcoal as needed without you having to ask.
It's possible depending on table availability. Shisha is primarily offered as part of the dining or post-show experience. Contact the restaurant on +212 (0) 524 43 09 20 to confirm based on the evening.
Yes. Personalised blends are possible — tell the team your preferences and they'll suggest combinations that work. They know the pairings well and can put something together based on what you like.
Yes, nicotine-free alternatives are available on request: aromatic herbs and special shisha essences. Ask the team on arrival or call +212 (0) 524 43 09 20 for details before your visit.
No. Shisha contains tobacco and is strictly reserved for customers aged 18 and over, in accordance with Moroccan law. Children under 5 are also not admitted to the restaurant.
