Marrakesh, the family-owned Moroccan restaurant that has long anchored a stretch of 2nd Avenue in Seattle’s Belltown, is serving its final meals at its current dining room on Wednesday. The owners say they have been told to vacate the space and have launched a fundraiser to help cover the costs of a possible move and reopening somewhere new.
According to KIRO 7, the restaurant announced on Instagram that it must leave the building and that Wednesday will be its final day at the current location. The post also shared a GoFundMe campaign the family created to raise relocation funds, and KIRO reports that its coverage is the first public notice of Marrakesh’s impending closure.
A Longtime Belltown Fixture
Marrakesh lists its dining room at 2334 2nd Ave and bills itself as a downtown fixture serving Moroccan feasts. The cozy space is known for tentlike decor, communal seating, and tagine and couscous meals that attract both locals and visitors. Online listings and reviews indicate it has been part of Belltown’s dining corridor for years.
Owners Turn To The Community
The family’s social media post said the landlord would not renew the lease and urged longtime patrons and curious diners alike to support the relocation effort, according to KIRO 7. Turning to crowdfunding has become a stopgap for other downtown restaurants facing displacement, as Eater Seattle has documented in previous Belltown cases. Marrakesh’s owners say they hope to raise enough money and secure a workable lease so they can reopen in a new home.
What To Expect This Week
Diners looking for details on the final nights of service, possible reservation changes, or the fundraiser itself are encouraged to check the restaurant’s official channels or its website, which lists contact information and current hours. The Belltown dining room is taking reservations through its last evening in the space and may post updates to social media as plans develop. This story will be updated if the owners announce a relocation site or a reopening timeline.
