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 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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ChrisFLSep 07, 2025

and the front half of the plane that totally was or totally wasn't from the original movie (back half of the plane on Jungle Cruise too?)

donaldtooSep 06, 2025

Perfect…!!! :)

Smiley/OCDSep 06, 2025

Where are those AA’s from TGMR?…that scene would fit right in!

donaldtooSep 06, 2025

In keeping with Disney’s latest roll on bars/lounges, they just need to add… ;)

castlecake2.0Sep 06, 2025

That’s always been there, there’s a few areas throughout the pavilion where you can hear residents talking to each other. Would love if Disney could figure out what to do with this pavilion, it’s embarrassing at the moment

AndrewWasHereSep 06, 2025

Sorry for the thread bump. I’m currently at the Morocco pavilion in the Fez House. They’ve added some atmosphere audio of two men having a conversation catching up and some other conversations between people.

HauntedMansionFLASep 12, 2024

It’s the Florida Blue Lounge 😊😉

BocabearSep 12, 2024

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....

castlecake2.0Sep 12, 2024

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

mastromjmSep 12, 2024

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

jaklgreenSep 12, 2024

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.