What Maya restaurant & lounge does

Maya Restaurant & Lounge is a privately-held, single-location premium dining and lounge operator founded in 2019 and headquartered at 173 Avenue Mohammed VI in Rabat, Morocco. The venue operates nightly from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM, serving an international menu spanning tapas, sushi, signature meats (including 20-day aged beef), seafood, pastas and risottos, alongside an extensive beverage program covering signature cocktails, premium spirits (Dom Pérignon at 6,500 DHS, Cristal at 9,000 DHS), and Moroccan and international wines. Pricing is pay-as-you-go in Moroccan Dirham with taxes and service included.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and event-driven: revenue is generated primarily through on-premise food and beverage sales, private event bookings using the venue's privatizable spaces, and recurring entertainment programming (resident DJs, live orchestras, themed nights such as Ladies Night, Havana Theme, and Circoloco). Customer acquisition is supported by a trilingual website (maya.ma), an integrated ZenChef online reservation system, and visual social media content showcasing the venue's ambiance. The clientele spans individual diners, couples, group event organizers, and nightlife patrons.

The company is expanding its concept portfolio with BACHA Restaurant Libanais, a contemporary Lebanese restaurant sub-brand announced for upcoming launch, representing a vertical extension of the Maya culinary brand. Operational headcount stands at 19 employees, and no external funding, parent company, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

Maya restaurant & lounge

Legal name

Maya Restaurant & Lounge

Website

https://maya.ma

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maya Restaurant & Lounge is a single-location premium dining and late-night lounge in Rabat, Morocco, serving international cuisine, sushi, tapas, and a premium cocktail and spirits program to individual diners, private event clients, and nightlife patrons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Supper Clubs & Dinner-Theater Restaurants (THAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cocktail Lounges & Speakeasies (MPAGAIAD), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• International cuisine
• Bar lounge
• Private events hosting
• Live entertainment venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Rabat

HQ country

Morocco

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: One-time transaction revenue from restaurant dining, bar beverages, cocktails, and menu items including international cuisine, sushi, tapas, and fine dining plates.
2. Private Events and Group Bookings: Revenue from privatizable spaces for private and professional events, including group dining experiences with customized arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maya Restaurant & Lounge operates a premium restaurant and lounge in Rabat serving international cuisine (tapas, sushi, meats, fish/seafood, pastas, risottos, desserts) combined with an extensive beverage program of cocktails, wines, and premium spirits. The venue runs regular live entertainment (resident DJs, orchestras, themed nights) and offers privatizable spaces for private and corporate events.

Product overview

Maya Restaurant & Lounge is a single-location luxury dining establishment in Rabat, Morocco. The core offering consists of a restaurant serving international cuisine (tapas, sushi, entrées, main dishes, pastas, risottos, desserts) alongside an extensive bar program (beers, cocktails, wines, spirits). Entertainment includes live DJs, orchestras, and themed events. The company is expanding with BACHA, an upcoming contemporary Lebanese restaurant concept. Services extend to private event hosting for both personal and professional gatherings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BACHA Restaurant Libanais: A new contemporary Lebanese restaurant concept being launched by Maya, featuring a special menu elaborated by their chef with new flavors

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bacha Restaurant LibanaisminorOthersMaya is announcing the opening of a new contemporary Lebanese restaurant called Bacha, featuring a special menu developed by their chef to introduce new flavors to customers. This represents a brand expansion initiative rather than a traditional partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Nusr-Et: International upscale steakhouse and lounge concept built around premium meats, showmanship, and a high-energy dining atmosphere. Comparable to Maya's premium meat offering and entertainment-driven positioning.
• Le Foundouk: Premium Moroccan fine-dining restaurant in Marrakech offering international-leaning cuisine in a heritage setting. Comparable as a single-location, premium-positioned destination restaurant targeting affluent diners and special occasions.
• Le Jardin: Upscale restaurant in Rabat serving contemporary cuisine with private event capability. Directly comparable on geography (Rabat premium dining), positioning, and event-hosting model.
• Zuma: International upscale Japanese restaurant and lounge concept offering sushi, robatayaki, and cocktails in a contemporary setting with late-night appeal. Comparable for Maya's sushi-inclusive menu, cocktail program, and lounge positioning.
• Buddha-Bar Marrakech: International upscale Asian-fusion lounge restaurant concept with resident DJs, signature cocktails, and late-night service. Directly comparable in the lounge-plus-fine-dining format Maya operates.
• Comptoir Darna: Upscale Moroccan restaurant and lounge in Marrakech combining fine dining with live music, DJs, and themed nights. Closest comparable in Morocco for the dining-plus-entertainment hybrid concept Maya runs in Rabat.
• La Villa des Arts: Art-themed cultural restaurant and event venue in Rabat offering elevated dining in a curated atmosphere. Comparable as a Rabat-based, experience-driven upscale dining destination.

Broad incumbents

• Cipriani: Global upscale Italian restaurant brand with locations in multiple gateway cities, offering classic fine dining and lounge service. Comparable as an established premium-positioned multi-market fine-dining brand.
• La Mamounia Restaurants: Iconic luxury Marrakech hotel with multiple upscale restaurants and bars. Comparable as a high-end Moroccan hospitality dining reference point that competes for the same premium clientele.
• Royal Mansour Restaurants: Ultra-luxury hotel collection in Marrakech with multiple fine-dining restaurants and bars. Comparable as Morocco's benchmark luxury hospitality dining experience, though operates from within a hotel portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maya-restaurant-lounge

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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