Marrakesh Moroccan restaurant coming soon to former Sinking Ship location

A new Moroccan restaurant is coming to SoBro.

Driving the news: Owner Fouad Zoubaa says the restaurant and bar at 4923 N. College Ave. will be opening soon, serving "good Moroccan food and a great atmosphere."

• Renderings show an upscale space filled with low tables, bold colors and patterns, lanterns, plenty of plants and a large bar.

Zoom in: Moroccan food is a blend of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and African influences.

• Lamb, chicken, seafood and couscous are staples. Tagines, a slow-cooked stew, are probably the cuisine's best-known dish.

The intrigue: The Bulldog Tavern applied for a liquor license at the location in 2022, dashing hopes that previous occupant The Sinking Ship would reopen.

• Nothing seemingly came of the Bulldog's plans, though, as they're now transferring that license to Marrakesh.