Jajjah by Hassan Hajjaj review: our verdict
Jajjah is Hajjaj spelled backwards, perfectly summarizing the venue. The artist, nicknamed the Andy Warhol of Marrakech for his pop portraits, has turned this Sidi Ghanem address into an edible artwork: recycled fruit crates repurposed as table legs, patterned banquettes, vivid yellow walls, floral tiles, and shelves of colorful tea boxes reaching the ceiling.
The menu serves Moroccan street food without pretension: filled sandwiches, grilled items with fries and small salads, all at reasonable prices. People come here for a lunch between showrooms in the neighborhood, for a house tea, or to browse the concept store featuring the artist's signed clothing and a gallery of Moroccan photographers. It is not for dinner: the house closes in the late afternoon and on Sundays.
The glass to order: one of the house brand teas, also sold in boxes. The best slot: a weekday lunch, combined with a tour of Sidi Ghanem's designers. Note: open from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, closed on Sundays.
