Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier

“You pay for the view. It’s expensive for a can of pop but it’s a great experience to sit and watch life below unfold. It’s soft drinks only and you pay the man on the door when you walk upstairs before being allowed onto the balcony. Imagine it can get busy, we went about 9pm and managed to get a space overlooking the square. Worth going got the view alone and appreciate you need to pay more for this experience.”

“Great views over the square. Walked up the stairs to the top and was quite abruptly told ‘self service’. People were helping themselves to cans of drink out of the fridge, then taking them to the worker who charged them before opening the gate and allowing onto the terrace. It was cold and I fancied a warm drink so asked for a coffee with milk. No price lists up. Cost 30MAD. Sat for about 20 mins waiting for my one drink and had to ask 3 different workers. Others that had arrived after me were served before. There isn’t any atmosphere. If you want to sit and people-watch or take photos of the square- I’d recommend nipping up there. I didn’t see any food so don’t think they served it.”

“Go with the expectation that you’re paying for the view over Jemaa el Fnaa, and you’ll have a great time! A small mint tea is 30 MAD, but the views are priceless. Recommend going for sunset.”

“Beware of the 25 DH (2.5 euros) fee per person to enter the terrace. You get a drink with the entry fee (we paid 5 euros for a small mint tea and a small water bottle). No space to sit at a table before sunset, but we managed to get 2 chairs. It got really crowded at sunset time, but the amazing sunset and views to the square was worth the fee.”