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This is the dinner-show at Casa Alí (Marrakech): prices, opinions

Riflemen at Casa Ali in Marrakech
Riflemen at Casa Ali in Marrakech

Una tourist activity very common among tourists who travel to Marrakech, riding a Morocco, Is the Casa Ali dinner show (Chez Ali).

In reality, it is a show put on specifically for tourists, in which in addition to enjoying a typical Moroccan dinner, you can learn about the different variants of the Moroccan folklore, which I tell you is more varied than you might suppose. Although the most important part of the visit to Casa Ali is the spectacle of horse riflemen They fire simultaneous shots into the air while galloping, in a kind of war ceremony.

Located at outskirts of Marrakech, Ali House It can be reached in just over half an hour.

This is the dinner-show experience at Casa Alí

Before the gates of the enclosure, the horse-mounted riflemen greet you and invite you to take a photo with them (they will also ask you for the appropriate tip, although it is not mandatory...).

Ali House (Chez Ali) occupies a huge area with typical buildings of moroccan architecture, with a large central space, like a large equestrian arena, through which the riders will evolve with their horses.

Around this equestrian space there are numerous tents large in size and capacity, which is where dinner takes place.

Once you enter the venue, it will be the Moroccan folk groups that with their music and dances They will liven up your walk as you head to the jaima Where are you going to dinner?

Riflemen at Casa Ali in Marrakech
Riflemen at Casa Ali in Marrakech

The dinner they serve you is classic moroccan menu, having a harira (vegetable soup), roast lamb, couscous with vegetables, a large platter of fresh fruit, the typical Moroccan sweet known as chabaquilla and, of course, green tea.

During dinner, the different folk groups visit the tents performing their characteristic music and songs, inviting you to take pictures with them (and also discreetly demanding their tip...)

At the end of dinner, all attendees went to the stands of the equestrian space where the equestrian show.

Although the culmination of it are the evolutions of the groups of galloping riders, with the simultaneous firing of their rifles, before you will be able to see other arabic dance shows or acrobatic exercises on horseback.

El show at Casa Ali It ends with a parade of all the participants.

Tu visit to Casa Ali will last a few three hours, starting at 8 pm, in addition to the time necessary for travel.

Price of Dinner Show at Casa Alí

El price of the Casa Alí dinner show in Marrakech, including travel, is 55 euros, here you can hire in advance.

This price includes dinner (be careful, drinks apart), shows and transportation from the hotel itself.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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