The Marrakech nightlife scene seems to mirror Vegas in many ways — mostly for its cavernous clubs with exclusive guest lists and world-class DJs, all set in a steamy desert oasis. If you can get past the velvet ropes at the Sofitel Imperial Palace Hotel’s So lounge, first you’ll encounter a sleek, über-modern open-air bar done up in blue and white and decorated with glowing lanterns, a soothing little outdoor escape. But step inside and you’re suddenly in a posh multilevel nightclub, with high-octane music coming courtesy of either a DJ or a live band and packed with revelers dancing till 4 a.m. It’s a familiar scene, one that’s playing out in party capitals throughout the world night after night — but then the latticed wrought-iron railings, copious brass lanterns, and, of course, sheeshas in the outdoor lounge all give it a local touch, reminding you that you are, in fact, in Marrakech.