Dinner Show Marrakech — Two Shows, Thursday to Saturday at Azar
From Thursday to Saturday at Restaurant Azar, in Gueliz, Marrakech, two 20-minute shows follow one another: the first at 9:00 PM, the second at 10:10 PM, as the second seating begins. Professional oriental dancers, a live band playing classical oriental music — oud, ney, derbouka, kanun — and a DJ with a Moroccan, Lebanese and oriental repertoire. From Sunday to Wednesday, the DJ hosts the evening. Open 7 nights a week from 7:00 PM. Rated 4.6/5 on TripAdvisor with 3,742 reviews.
Book Your EveningThe Show in 3 Acts
Not a tourist show squeezed between courses — a real oriental evening, built from start to finish.
Act 1: The Music
It starts with the music. The DJ opens the evening with a Moroccan, Lebanese and oriental repertoire — tracks the room recognises, played at the right volume. From Thursday to Saturday, a live band takes over: oud, ney, derbouka, kanun, classical oriental music played by musicians who have been doing this for years. This isn't background noise: it's the moment the room shifts.
Act 2: The Dancers
Azar's dancers are professionals. Their choreography blends classical belly dance with Levantine influences. The costumes, the movements, the way they hold the floor — everything is controlled without ever looking mechanical.
Act 3: The Grand Finale
The energy builds to the finale. No fireworks, no pyrotechnics — just the DJ, the live band and the dancers pushed to their maximum intensity. That's the moment the room gets to its feet.
How the Evening Unfolds
The evening runs in two seatings and, on show nights, service is timed around the performances — dishes arrive at the right moment, not the wrong one.
Seated between 7:00 and 7:15 PM, drinks menu, first order.
Signature cocktails, a glass of wine, champagne. The room fills while the DJ sets the tone.
Hummus, briouates, fried sheep's cheese, hot and cold mezze: dinner begins.
Thursday to Saturday: the lights shift, the music builds, the dancers take the floor — 20 minutes of show. On other nights, the DJ carries the evening.
Desserts, mint tea, shisha for those staying on in the mezzanine or the outdoor lounge.
The second seating settles in and, from Thursday to Saturday, the second 20-minute show starts right away: dancers, music, finale.
The room empties gradually. The restaurant closes around midnight.
Azar's DJ
Every night, it's the DJ who holds the room. His repertoire is the house repertoire: chaâbi and Moroccan classics, Lebanese pop, oriental hits and a few Mediterranean detours. No techno set, no generic playlist — a selection built for a room that dines, talks, and ends the night on its feet. From Thursday to Saturday he plays alongside the shows; from Sunday to Wednesday, the evening is his.
What Sets Azar's Show Apart
Marrakech has other dinner shows. Here's why Azar isn't quite like the others.
The Show Structures the Evening
In many venues, the entertainment runs as a backdrop while tables fill and empty. At Azar, it builds the evening from end to end. Service follows its rhythm. The kitchen is timed around it. When the finale arrives, the plates are cleared. That's not an accident.
Professional Artists
Azar's dancers don't do this as a side job. They are performers who have trained and keep training. It shows in the precision, the ease on stage, the way they read the room.
A DJ Every Night, a Live Band
A DJ seven nights a week and, from Thursday to Saturday, a live band — oud, ney, derbouka, kanun. No looping playlist: every evening is different.
A Room Built for It
The stage is central, every table has a direct sightline, the lighting is designed for the show as much as for the dinner. There isn't really a bad seat at Azar.
Practical Information
Show Duration
Each show lasts 20 minutes: the first at 9:00 PM, the second at 10:10 PM, Thursday to Saturday. Dinner is spread before, during and after — you won't miss anything.
Dress Code
Smart casual. No strict dress code, but the atmosphere of the restaurant calls for it. Beachwear is not appropriate.
Photography
Personal photography is allowed during the show. Discreet flash is accepted — strong flash is discouraged out of respect for the performers.
Birthdays & Special Events
The restaurant can arrange a cake and a small gesture. Mention it when booking. For groups of more than 13: contact@azar-marrakech.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
The oriental dance shows take place from Thursday to Saturday: two 20-minute shows, the first at 9:00 PM and the second at 10:10 PM. From Sunday to Wednesday the evening is hosted by the DJ, with the same Moroccan, Lebanese and oriental repertoire. The restaurant is open 7 days a week from 7:00 PM.
For the 9:00 PM show, book the first seating and arrive between 7:00 PM and 7:15 PM. For the 10:10 PM show, book the second seating, which starts at the same time. Both seatings include a full performance.
No. The show is an integral part of the Restaurant Azar dining experience and accompanies dinner. It is not possible to attend the performance without booking a table for the meal.
The show's content is family-friendly. However, children under 5 are not admitted to Restaurant Azar. For older children, the live music and oriental dance form part of the dinner experience.
The structure stays the same — music, dancers, finale — but each evening has its own energy depending on the performers and the room. From Thursday to Saturday the band plays live, so no two nights are identical.
Advance booking is strongly recommended, especially from Thursday to Saturday, the show nights, and during peak tourist periods. Book online or by phone at +212 524 43 09 20, at least 24 hours ahead, stating whether you want the first or the second seating.
The music is dynamic and clearly present: a DJ hosts the room every night and a live band plays from Thursday to Saturday. Conversation remains possible, but during the 20 minutes of the show the volume deliberately rises.
Book Your Evening at Azar
7 nights a week, from 7:00 PM. Shows Thursday to Saturday at 9:00 PM and 10:10 PM. Dinner, show, shisha — all in one place in Gueliz, Marrakech.
