Salón Marrakech First Anniversary

Photo: Emilio Rapp

A year ago, three guys decided to open a bar for queer people who wanted to have fun, chill out, and dance to all kind of music in a place where the decoration would be inspired by the purest quirky pink.  What the three guys had in mind regarding the location was Centro Histórico, a neighborhood that has evolved over the last ten years from being an abandoned, dark, poor area of Mexico City to a lively, buzzling, welcoming place for youngsters–both on night and day.

Ironically, the opening of the Salón Marrakech took place during a series of raids in the Zona Rosa in order to control drugs and teenagers drinking inside bars. These were the times when the local government issued the controversial smoke ban in bars and restaurants, as well as the use of the alcoholímetro trying to control the nightlife in the Distrito Federal. And yet, twelve months later, the now famous Marrakech has proved to be part of a shifting nightlife in Mexico City where young people look for places where having a good time is a priority.

Next Thursday, Salón Marrakech will be celebrating its first anniversary with the motto “no cover and a lot of fun”. No wonder, that this will be best time to celebrate the night in the gayest street of the Centro Histórico.  I am sure that the party will last all night, and even someone will suggest an after party.

Salón Marrakech First Anniversary , República de Cuba no. 18, (a block from Eje Central), Col. Centro. No cover.