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| - We felt like royalty at Marrakech! I took my fiancee here for our first anniversary as part of a full day of activities in Las Vegas. After driving from Los Angeles, seeing a show, and wandering around, this was the kicker at the end of the night...and it didn't disappoint.
Marrakech is a very unassuming restaurant from the outside. It looks like a regular hole in the wall joint, with nothing spectacular going on inside. This is where this facade ends. Once we stepped in, we felt as if we'd been transported to a distant land, where the royalty had lavish tents filled with food, drink, and debauchery. The interior had a beautiful, and romantic appeal which seduced us with beauty, aroma, and ambiance. We were lead to our section of the "tent" and began our meal. It was explained to us that the menu is prix fixe, and if we had any preferences (vegetarian) to let them know. We did not, so they began to serve us.
Before the meal started, they washed our hands in rose water over a beautifully elaborate bowl, and we knew that we were in for a treat. Next, they began to bring out the food. Each dish was extravagant, and each dish progressively tasted better and better. We were wowed by the presentation of the dishes, and the flavors exceeded even the visual appeal of the beautifully prepared dishes.
Just when we thought we were done, they brought out the dancers. Now this was a year into our relationship, so I began to avert my eyes from the dancers, and enjoy the company with whom I was spending my time. My fiancee, however, thought it would be a good idea to make me dance with the dancer. I obliged, and after an embarrassing (but fun) dance, I was affirmed of the excellence of this place.
We have tried looking around for somewhere similar in our area, but have yet to try something, since this was one of the best dining experiences we had. We have never found Moroccan food to even come close.
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