The only deaf café in Morocco
Order with your hands.
Some of the warmest conversations need no words at all. Sign Café Marrakech is run by several of Amal's deaf and hearing graduates, welcoming you at two homes, the Center for Language and Culture and the French Institute of Marrakech, where a smile, a sign and a fresh cup of coffee are all you need.
Two cafés across Marrakechtwo homes, one welcome
Inclusive employmentReal jobs for a community too often overlooked
Dignity firstEvery soul carries the same worth
Dialogue without barriersConnection that goes beyond words
Warmth, served dailyCoffee, tea and a genuine welcome at both cafés
Join in
More than a coffee
Come for the cup, stay for the connection. Three ways to spend time at Sign Café, each one bookable in a few taps.
Cooking & baking classes
A hands-on class in sign language, with the recipe to take home.
Join a class
On the calendar
What's coming up
Sign language classes, our monthly orientation, and community & entrepreneurship events. Walk in, or book your spot.
How to order
No words needed, we'll show you.
Don't worry if you've never signed before. Ordering here is part of the joy. Take your time, point, try, and let our team guide you. It works exactly the same at the French Institute of Marrakech and the Center for Language and Culture.
See what's brewing
Take a look at the day's coffees and treats, and pick what you fancy.
Point & try the sign
Spot what you'd like and give the sign a go, our team will gently teach you the gesture. A few tries and you'll have it.
Share a smile
The universal language. A grin says thank you, well done, and see you again, all at once.
Our menu
Which café?
Pick a location to see its menu.
Small bike, big heart.
Specialty arabica coffee, freshly brewed each morning, and every cup funds the work behind the counter. 100% reinvested
The welcome travels, too. Our Coffee Bike is Sign Café on the move, a mobile espresso cart run by our deaf baristas that brings great coffee, and a real job, to markets, offices and street corners across Marrakech. You can also rent the Coffee Bike for your own event, from weddings and office mornings to festivals.
On the road
Where to find one
Four Coffee Bikes rolling across Marrakech, and growing. Tap a location to see it on the map.
＋ more on the way
Reviews
What our guests say.
A few recent words from visitors to Sign Café.
Find us · Say hello
Drop in, or send us a wave first.
Coming as a group, planning a class, or just want to say hello? Send a note and we'll reply by email. Or simply walk in at either café.
Center for Language and Culture
HoursOpen every day · Mon 14:00 – 20:00 · Tue–Sat 08:00 – 19:30 · Sun 09:00 – 17:00
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Call us+212 6 66 46 30 95
French Institute of Marrakech
HoursTuesday – Saturday, 12:00 – 20:00
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Call us0768 38 24 15
Both cafés
Good to knowStep-free entrances · groups welcome
Beyond words
Every cup keeps a barrier down.
Come for a coffee, learn a sign, or make a gift, and help us prove that good work should belong to everyone. Two cafés, one welcome.