LONDON, UK, 16 September 2026 – La Pergola, a rooftop restaurant and jazz venue inside Marrakech’s Riad Monceau, has crossed a notable milestone with more than 40,000 Google reviews. With a 4.8-star rating, its review total now exceeds those of several famous landmarks and attractions, including New York’s Madison Square Garden, Dubai’s Burj Al Arab and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Sign.
The achievement puts La Pergola at Riad Monceau in an unusual position for an independent hospitality venue, with its Google review volume now exceeding that of a wide range of globally recognised destinations.
Its more than 40,000 reviews place La Pergola ahead of attractions across several major international cities. These include Madison Square Garden in New York, the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai and the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles.
La Pergola also has more reviews than Kensington Palace, the Guggenheim Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe and Marrakech’s Bahia Palace.
Current approximate Google review figures include:
· La Pergola, Marrakech: 40,000+
· Natural History Museum, London: c.37,500
· Madison Square Garden, New York: c.35,000
· Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai: c.34,000
· Kensington Palace, London: c.32,000
· Guggenheim Museum, New York: c.27,000
· Shakespeare’s Globe, London: c.25,000
· Bahia Palace, Marrakech: c.24,000
· Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles: c.15,000
The scale of the review total is particularly notable for an independent venue located within the Marrakech medina. La Pergola sits at Riad Monceau, only moments from Jemaa el-Fna, offering rooftop dining and cocktails alongside a strong live music identity. Gnawa Jazz is central to the wider Riad Monceau experience and helps define the atmosphere of the venue.
Google reviewers from around the globe commented:
Olivia Köhler said: “Absolutely loved this place! The ambiance was amazing, the atmosphere was vibrant and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was beautifully presented and full of flavor. A very special thank you to our waiter Simo, who was incredibly friendly, attentive and welcoming. He really made us feel comfortable and made the whole evening even more enjoyable. Fantastic service, great vibes and truly delicious food – we had such a wonderful time and would definitely come back!”
Cunning Fox added: “Probably our favourite restaurant that we visited while in Morocco! We came here on the first night and it set a great example for the rest of the trip. We booked a table quite late during the night so that we could eat while listening to the jazz band playing downstairs. The Crying Kefta was really tasty and had a spice level to it. The tacos were also really good and came with a dip that added to the flavour. Overall, I would definitely recommend trying here!”
Mima added: “We had the pleasure of discovering this remarkable jazz bar in Marrakech, a true hidden oasis set atop the terrace of Riad Monceau, overlooking the city in all its beauty. From the very first moment, the atmosphere felt refined, intimate, and effortlessly sophisticated. The jazz music is exquisite, soulful, beautifully performed, and perfectly suited for lingering conversations and complete relaxation. It is the kind of music that doesn’t just accompany the evening but elevates it.”
Marc Antoine, Founder of Riad Monceau, commented: “40,000 reviews is an incredible milestone because every one represents somebody who chose to spend part of their time in Marrakech with us and then wanted to share that experience”.
“When I created La Pergola as Marrakech’s first rooftop venue in 2018, I was deeply convinced that this city, with its multitude of flat roofs and its 340 days of sunshine per year, was definitely THE place where this type of establishment had all the reasons to be. It was just logical, obvious. However, I was far from imagining that the opening of La Pergola would be the beginning of a wave that would make Marrakech, in a few short years, the world capital of rooftops, and that it would become a major asset of the destination.”
Marc Antoine is also the creator of MarrakChef, a Moroccan gastronomic trophy launched in 2012 that highlighted emerging trends in Moroccan cuisine.
La Pergola opened in 2018 as Marrakech’s first rooftop venue, helping establish a format that has become an important part of the city’s hospitality offering. Rooftop venues across Marrakech now combine dining, cocktails, music and views over the medina. La Pergola has developed its own identity around its greenery, elevated setting and jazz-focused atmosphere.
The venue’s popularity can also be seen in demand for tables, with visitors regularly seeking out the rooftop during their time in Marrakech.
Its 40,000-plus Google reviews offer one measure of the international audience La Pergola has attracted since opening.
For more information, visit https://riad-monceau.com/
