Construction barriers go up in the central courtyard of the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT

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Morocco Pavilion central courtyard walled off - May 20 2021

Posted: Friday May 21, 2021 9:05pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The central courtyard of the Morocco pavilion at EPCOT is now behind rolling construction barriers.

The view from the front of the pavilion

The use of rolling bushes appears to suggest this will be a fairly quick job, possibly a repair to underground utilities. An area of the concrete has been dug up, and work lights are in position for overnight work.

The central courtyard and fountain are behind construction barriers

Plastic protective wrapping is covering the front of the Tangierine Cafe.

A line of bushes surrounds the central area in-front of the Tangierine Cafe

Guests are still able to reach the back of the pavilion, although the two restaurants in that area remain closed.

Since Disney took over control of the pavilion from the third party operator back in October 2020, numerous cosmetic changes have been made to retail and signage, along with removing the infamous photo spot. The area restrooms re also currently under refursbishment.

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HauntedMansionFLA7 days ago

It’s the Florida Blue Lounge 😊😉

Bocabear7 days ago

Marrakesh and the Bazaar need to reopen...Up the theme factor and really make that walk back through the pavilion an event. If anything, Spice Road Table has hurt the pavilion overall by diverting people away from wandering back to the bazaar and Marrakesh...Marrakesh need to be more of a spectacular thing to drive guests to the back....

castlecake2.07 days ago

Nadda. Though it’s kitchen is still fully functioning and used to prep all of spice roads food.

mastromjm7 days ago

Is there any sort of rumbling about Marrakesh?? Had Spice Road today and it was great but just not the same level of quality, certainly not ambience either

jaklgreen7 days ago

They changed the menu though. It is not the same food as they had before. I am sad about this. The chicken shawarma was a must have for me every trip. Believe it or not, not a single restaurant in the city where I live sells it.

castlecake2.010 days ago

They were doing that for a bit but this summer it was open the whole festival gap

mattpeto10 days ago

I thought Tangerine Cafe was closed between Festivals but I could be wrong.

Eric Graham10 days ago

Thank you so much!

castlecake2.010 days ago

It’s being operated by the festivals team but remains open with limited menu in between festivals. Epcot actually got rid of their ODV teams for FW/WS and now the outdoor stands and carts are all merged into festivals or other QSR complexes.

Eric Graham10 days ago

I really wish the Morocco quick service would fully reopen again. Isn't is just being used during festivals now? Or am I not correct about that?

FettFan10 days ago

castlecake2.0Jul 26, 2024

While you’ll 99% of the time get a canned response, the email does get forwarded to the right people. It’s always worth writing GR. Guest.Services@disneyworld.com

Cmdr_CrimsonJul 26, 2024

At least they are still respecting it's lighting feature during the nighttime shows right? Or did they give up on that too? Incase no on knew of this.... https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/why-doesnt-moracco-or-norway-light-up-for-illuminations.187668/#:~:text=Master%20Yoda&text=EpcotGrl%20said%3A,in%20fact%2C%20be%20demeaning).