Rabat – In the labyrinthine medina of Marrakech, where the scent of spices and orange blossom lingers in the air, Dar el Bacha rises like a dream from another century. Built in 1910 as the residence of the Pasha, this palace once hosted the world’s most influential minds, including Churchill, Roosevelt, and Cocteau.
Today, that legacy lives on through Bacha Coffee, a meticulously restored coffee room and boutique that redefines the art of Arabica.
Closed for over sixty years, the palace reopened its doors to a new generation of thinkers, travelers, and aesthetes.
The restoration is nothing short of breathtaking: hand-carved cedar ceilings, intricate zellige mosaics, and sun-drenched courtyards create a setting that feels both sacred and cinematic. But it’s the coffee that will make you addicted; 100% Arabica, sourced from over 35 countries, and yes, it steals the show.
Guests are invited to choose from over 200 blends, each presented in gleaming tins with poetic names like “Magic Istanbul” and “Grand Moka Matari.”
The preparation is ceremonial. Coffee served with whipped cream, vanilla bean powder, and raw sugar sticks, all on silver trays that echo the palace’s grandeur.
The all-day dining menu is crafted to complement the coffee experience. Think buttery mille-feuille, delicate brioche, and savory tartines that elevate breakfast into a celebration. Even the juices and sorbets are curated with care, offering refreshment that feels indulgent yet refined.
One visitor captured the essence perfectly, stating, “For such an experience, I would have waited even longer. Both the palace and the coffee are magnificent.”
Yes, the wait times can stretch beyond an hour. But Bacha Coffee isn’t fast food—it’s slow beauty.
Guests are encouraged to explore the adjacent “Musee des Confluences” while they wait, or simply linger in the boutique, where the scent of roasted beans and polished wood creates a kind of aromatic hypnosis.
From Marrakech to Singapore, Bacha Coffee continues to expand its footprint.Yet it is here, in the heart of Dar el Bacha, that the brand’s soul remains most palpable.
It is a place where history is sipped, where elegance is served, and where Arabica is not just brewed—but revered.
