555 Famous Club
555 Famous Club (locally just '555' or 'Triple Five') sits near the Royal Theatre on Avenue Mohammed VI in Hivernage. The venue is smaller and less polished than Theatro or So Lounge, with a single dance floor, a bar along one wall, and VIP booth seating. The interior is dark with colored LED lighting. What 555 lacks in grandeur it compensates with a loyal local following and a music program that leans hip-hop, R&B, and Moroccan pop rather than the house and electronic that dominates Hivernage's bigger clubs. Entry costs 100-200 MAD (9.25-18.50 EUR / 10-20 USD) including one drink. Cocktails cost 100-150 MAD (9.25-13.90 EUR / 10-15 USD). Beer runs 50-70 MAD (4.60-6.50 EUR / 5-7 USD). Bottle service starts at 1,200 MAD (111 EUR / 120 USD). The crowd is younger and more Moroccan than the hotel clubs.
What to Expect
A compact, dark club with loud music, a packed dance floor, and a Moroccan crowd that actually dances. The production is modest compared to Theatro. No theatrical lighting or massive LED walls. Just good speakers, colored lights, and people who came to move. The energy is more honest than the bigger clubs.
Raw, energetic, and local. 555 is the club where Marrakech's young people go when they're not trying to impress anyone.
Hip-hop, R&B, Moroccan pop, raï, and occasional reggaeton. Less house and electronic than other Hivernage clubs.
Smart casual. The standard is a step below Theatro. Dark jeans are fine. Clean sneakers work for most nights. Don't overdress; you'll stand out from the crowd.
Hip-hop and R&B fans. Visitors who want a more local nightlife experience. People who prefer dancing over bottle-service spectacle.
Cash and cards accepted. Cash is more common here than at the bigger clubs.
Price Range
Entry 100-200 MAD, cocktails 100-150 MAD, bottles from 1,200 MAD
≈ EUR 9.25-18.50 entry / $10-20
Hours
Thu-Sat midnight to 5 AM
Insider Tip
Come if you prefer hip-hop and R&B over house music. The crowd is genuinely local and the atmosphere feels less performative than Theatro. Friday is the best night. The VIP booths along the back wall are the best seats if you're doing bottle service. Don't expect international DJ names; the draw here is the music genre and the crowd energy.
Full Review
555 Famous Club occupies a specific lane in Marrakech's nightlife: it's the place for people who like clubs but don't like what the hotel clubs have become. The music is different (hip-hop and R&B versus house), the crowd is different (young Moroccans rather than Gulf tourists and European VIPs), and the economics are different (you can have a full night out for under 500 MAD).
The space is simple. One room, one dance floor, one bar, and some booth seating along the walls. The ceiling is low, which concentrates the sound and the heat. On a packed Friday night, the room gets hot and loud. The sound system is adequate: it pumps enough volume for the space without the audiophile quality of So Lounge's setup.
The music programming is 555's strongest asset. The DJs play what the crowd wants: hip-hop from American and French scenes, R&B classics and new releases, Moroccan pop hits, and raï music that gets the room singing along. The transition from hip-hop to a Moroccan track and back feels natural. The crowd responds with genuine enthusiasm.
The dance floor fills properly. People at 555 dance. This isn't the performative standing-with-a-drink that passes for dancing at some hotel clubs. The floor moves. Groups dance together. Strangers dance near each other. The energy is communal in a way that bottle-service culture undermines at bigger venues.
The crowd is predominantly Moroccan, aged 20-35. Some speak French, fewer speak English. Foreign visitors are present but not numerous. If you don't speak French or Arabic, you'll rely on the universal language of the dance floor, which works fine.
VIP booths are available and affordable. A table for four with a bottle of spirits costs around 1,500-2,000 MAD, significantly less than Theatro's equivalent.
The venue's weakness is its physical infrastructure. The ventilation struggles on packed nights. The bathrooms are basic. The aesthetic is functional rather than designed. If you need luxury, 555 isn't it. If you need energy, it delivers.
The Neighborhood
Near the Royal Theatre on Avenue Mohammed VI, on the western edge of Hivernage. The surrounding area is a mix of hotels and residential buildings. The Royal Theatre itself is a landmark that taxi drivers recognize.
Getting There
Taxi from Gueliz costs 15-25 MAD (1.40-2.30 EUR). From Jemaa el-Fnaa, 20-35 MAD. Tell the driver 555 or the Royal Theatre. The club has limited parking; most people arrive by taxi.
Other Venues in Hivernage
Theatro
Marrakech's flagship nightclub occupying the former theater of the Es Saadi Hotel. Dramatic interior with a stage, balcony seating, and a dance floor below. International DJs on weekends. The dress code is strict and the crowd is flashy.
Pacha Marrakech
The Ibiza brand's Marrakech outpost in a standalone compound near the Hivernage hotels. Pool area, VIP sections, and a large dance floor. Hosts international DJ residencies and themed nights.
So Lounge
Inside the Sofitel Marrakech Lounge & Spa. Sleek, dark interior with bottle service tables surrounding a central dance floor. Draws a wealthy Moroccan and Gulf crowd. Smart dress code enforced.
Sky Bar
Rooftop bar at the Renaissance Hotel with views across Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains. Cocktails, hookah, and DJ sets on weekends. Better for sunset drinks than late-night clubbing.