Travelling to Marrakesh during Ramadan, will I be able to drink alcohol in the evenings?

are there bars (other than in big hotels) that will be open? and are suitable for women? I am not an alcoholic but would like a couple of drinks whilst on holiday....

ok its not looking like Marrakesh is the best place to get a drink, but how about specifically during Ramadan?

how about you respect the country and its culture and refrain from your drunkeness for the couple of nights that you are in marrakesh.

Generally bars in Morocco are not suitable for women. If I were you I'd plan on sticking to ones in the hotel.

I starred this for you so you will get more answers from people who may have been in this situation.

I have traveled through Marrakesh a couple of times. I'd recommend not looking for somewhere to go for drinks. If you are staying in a big new hotel, maybe they have a bar. But it's less hassle to just do without.

But I would recommend that, as a woman, you don't go looking for bars - especially alone.

BTW - it will make a difference generally in how you are perceived, if you at least have your shoulders covered & preferably have long sleeves, as well as a long dress or (not tight) trousers. If you're only in Marrakesh, this isn't as much of an issue, especially if you don't visit the soukh. But if you go up into the Atlas mountains, or other rural areas, it becomes more of a big deal.

P.S. If you do go to the soukh & are looking for shade (and a/c inside), I love the Cafe De France :-)

I wouldn't go into a bar in Morocco. It's not because I am Muslim but because generally speaking the women who frequent bars there are not of the highest moral standing. Try to enjoy your vacation sans alcohol.

Thumbs down??? Are you kidding me? Have you people even been there, because I LIVED THERE. By the way, I don't go into any bars in Morocco or anywhere else.

People who drink are not of the highest moral standards whether they do it in Morocco or wherever. I always pray people would come visit muslim countries and abide by what we beleive in. Having said that, the govt of these countries are equally to blame for bowing down to tourist $$$ and selling out the religion.

That is probably not very respectful.....

Why do you have to announce that you are NOT an alcoholic? It's as if you are guilty of something...maybe(?). You cannot go without it?

The government in many countries give in to the demands of tourists even during Ramadan. What is the difference if you drink at night or during the day - even if it is Ramadan, you aren't a Muslim.

according 2 ur question i believe that u r not muslim ,right?
any way ,have a good trip and enjoy being in Morroco

First, during any time of the year, drinking alcahol for women in pubic in Morocco is taboo. You will find that even in the cafes you will find a lot of them are just men only. You will find no women... not even waiters.

I agree the best place in indeed to drink in the hotel and yes AFTER HOURS alcohol is permitted but not during the fasting period of Ramadan (not that anything is going to be open anyways!)

Nobody who answered so far seems to want to just give you straight truth, so here it is. Sure it's disrespectful, but all of the big Marrakesh hotels like the Hyatt and Meridien have bars which stay open during Ramadan and cater to tourists. Also, those in particular do not allow prostitutes in. They are pretty much strictly tourist bars, serving tourists, at tourist prices.

Yup, thumbs down all over just as I expected. Marrakesh actually IS the easiest place in Morocco to get a drink (aside from Tangier maybe), and it's just as easy during Ramadan. You asked, I answered. Apparently that makes me bad.

Many smaller hotel bars (Ibis, for example) also remain open during Ramadan, and will be full of foreigners only.

yes you can drink during ramadan. cities that are tourist friendly like marrekech will have beer and wine at certain hotels and restaurants. its best if you drink with a man because if you go to the clubs with just women it is not respectful to the culture here and you will encounter problems.

thumbs down for speaking the truth? thanks for those

I spent several Ramadans in Marrakesh and had no problems at the bars. We were served whatever we wanted and no one was rude about it. Of couse, we behaved ourselves too!