Marrakech and Agadir have been named among the top 10 cities in the Middle East and North Africa for outdoor dining, according to a new index released by Philip Morris International’s IQOS platform.
The IQOS Outdoor Dining Index, launched to coincide with the summer season, highlights leading destinations in the region where culinary experiences meet vibrant, open-air settings. Marrakech ranked second, just behind Aqaba, Jordan, while Agadir placed sixth overall.
According to the company’s statement, over 34% of restaurants in Marrakech offer outdoor seating, with an average annual temperature of 18 degrees Celsius (64°F), conditions that make the city an ideal spot for enjoying authentic and lively dining experiences under open skies.
Agadir, a coastal Moroccan city known for its temperate climate and scenic terraces overlooking the ocean, also stood out as a strong contender in the region’s growing outdoor dining scene.
Other cities featured in the top 10 include Madaba (Jordan), Byblos (Lebanon), Kairouan (Tunisia), and Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), among others.
IQOS said it analyzed data from thousands of restaurants across major cities in the region. The rankings were based on several criteria: the total number of restaurants, the percentage offering outdoor seating, annual average temperatures, and the ratio of restaurants to residents.
The company said the goal of the index is to help highlight the cultural and climatic advantages that make outdoor dining in the MENA region increasingly attractive.
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