Must-see restaurants in Morocco

  • Aisha

    Meknes

    This tiled box of a room has a maximum capacity of 10, so while you may want to lounge after your large, delectable home-style meal, it's only polite to…

  • Espace Miramar

    Al Hoceima

    It’s hard to go wrong at this 5000 sq m complex with a pizzeria, two cafes, a grill restaurant as well as a children’s playground, all perched on the…

  • Lorizon

    Rif Mountains

    At the end of a causeway jutting out into the sea, this Asian-inspired thatched-roof restaurant comes as quite a surprise. The menu includes tapas, paella…

  • Chez Dimitri

    Ouarzazate

    This spot has been around since 1928, when Chez Dimitri played a pivotal role as petrol station, transport hub, restaurant and even dance hall in the…

  • Charlotte

    Ceuta

    This is the perfect place for just about anything at any time of day: it serves breakfast (with great hot chocolate), lunchtime sandwiches, beer,…

  • El Tangerino

    Tangier

    A classy nautical-themed restaurant on the corniche, El Tangerino serves heaping paella, pan and all, along with grilled fish, pinchos (tapas) and pizza…

  • Baissara Ansar

    Chefchaouen

    Little more than two tables, several chairs and Ahmed's friendly smile, this tiny soup joint with no sign serves just two things: bissara (bean soup with…

  • Café Pâtisserie Colombo

    Oujda

    This vintage cafe has been a popular option on Oujda's main strip since the 1940s. Classy waiters in bow ties and brown suit jackets serve delicious…

  • Le Salon Bleu

    Tangier

    This romantic cream and sea-blue restaurant winds up several rooms and rooftop terraces with idyllic views of the sea and kasbah below. Set menus include…

  • La Traviata

    Melilla

    When Melilla's locals have something to celebrate, they come to La Traviata, the fanciest restaurant in town. On the menu are fish caught 500 metres over…

  • Café La Belle Vue

    Al Hoceima

    This modern cafe-restaurant gets its name from the terrace at the back overlooking the bay – it really does offer a splendid view. Great for breakfast,…

  • Iloli

    Casablanca

    This zen restaurant's ambition is to combine the best of Japan and Morocco and it works; the sushi, sashimi and dishes such as black cod with preserved…

  • Basilic

    Al Hoceima

    The huge glass-fronted restaurant at the entrance of the Basilic Hotel has a suitably huge menu, which includes 20 different kinds of breakfast, seafood,…

  • El Reducto

    Tetouan

    Tuck into traditional Moroccan (and some Spanish) fare in the grand surroundings of this old house, which once belonged to a Moroccan vizier and is…

  • Mandala

    Chefchaouen

    Offering a welcome break from Chefchaouen's endless tajine parade, Mandala serves up some good pizzas and pastas, plus a serviceable steak. The seating is…

  • Granier

    Melilla

    This cafe and bakery with indoor and outdoor seating is good to grab a quick bite or while away an hour with a book and a coffee. The bocadillos …

  • Vincentino Pastelería

    Ceuta

    This traditional Spanish cafe buzzes all day with people clamouring for cheap breakfasts, ice cream, sandwiches, delicious patisserie and excellent coffee…

  • La Terrazza

    Ait Ben Haddou

    Find real espresso-based coffee, paninis and crepes, pizza and pasta and more at this unexpected Italian-run joint just uphill from the river on the new…

  • Chez Bejgueni

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Several street food stalls line the corner where Rue Ibn Aicha meets Blvd Abdelkarim Al Khattabi, but none are more famed for serving up authentic…

  • Zeitoun Cafe

    Marrakesh

    This family-friendly restaurant has the loveliest tiered terraces on the Djemaa. Honest Moroccan cooking and panoramic views over the square make it…

  • Zeitoun Cafe

    Marrakesh

    Tajine options don't vary much among restaurants in Marrakesh, but Zeitoun Cafe offers up lesser-known options, such as tajine makfoul with tomato and…

  • Café Kessabine

    Marrakesh

    Snuggled in the northeastern corner of Djemaa El Fna, with terraces across two different sites opposite each other, the Kessabine may not have the…

  • Le Tobsil

    Marrakesh

    In this intimate riad near Bab Laksour, a maximum of 50 guests indulge in button-popping, five-course Moroccan menus with aperitifs and wine pairings, as…

  • Earth Café

    Marrakesh

    Now for something completely different. The Earth Café, right in the heart of the souqs, is small, but its veggie culinary ambitions are great. You'll…

  • Gaia

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Gaia does a great job of using organic produce to create 100% vegetarian dishes at this little Gueliz cafe. Dishes are bold, colourful and imaginatively…

  • Kechburger

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Marrakesh’s best gourmet burgers are found at this small joint tucked amid a busy row of fast-food restaurants in northern Gueliz. Options range from…

  • Marrakech Henna Art Cafe

    Marrakesh

    This charming cafe and gallery with rooftop terraces has a vegetarian- and vegan-conscious menu serving a mix of North African dishes, sandwiches, wraps…

  • Salt

    Marrakesh

    Authentic Moroccan cuisine is at the heart of this innovative restaurant in the Dar Les Cigognes riad and cooking school within the Mellah. Salt serves up…

  • Dar Anika

    Marrakesh

    Dar Anika is a luxury riad hotel, but its roof terrace, framed by palms and covered like a giant Berber tent, is all about formal candlelit dining set to…

  • Loft

    Essaouira

    The short menu at this tiny eatery near Place Moulay Hassan changes daily according to what's plentiful and good at the souqs, resulting in food that is…

  • Café À l'Anglaise

    Tangier

    Despite the name, you won't find English food here. Instead, there's delicious Moroccan Jewish cuisine heavy on garlic, including a variety of tajines and…

  • Le Petit Cornichon

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Le Petit Cornichon offers exquisite French cuisine in a light and contemporary bistro setting, with a Majorelle-blue streetside patio. Led by the talented…

  • Jardins de Gueliz

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    The tranquil garden setting and cheerful servers make this a much-loved neighbourhood spot. Choose between set menus at lunch and dinner or à la carte…

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    Number One

    Tangier

    The orange walls and white windows in this renovated apartment provide the feel of a holiday cottage, while the red lighting, background jazz and exotic…

  • RR Ice

    Tangier

    This cliffside cafe may have the best sea view in all of Tangier. It dishes out huge sundaes and crêpes, in addition to fish, burgers, pizza and juice…

  • Le Pagode

    Tangier

    If you’re tired of tajines and pasta, this authentic Chinese fare is a decent alternative. La Pagode is an intimate and classy dining area, with lacquered…

  • La Gelateria

    Tangier

    Find an anecdote to Tangier's heat at this airy cafe overlooking the Mohammed V Mosque. Go all out with the Romeo and Juliet, a divine six-scoop treat, or…

  • Champs Élysées

    Tangier

    This enormous whitewashed cafe is high on opulence, with a huge central chandelier and red velour upholstery. Breakfasts are decent and coffee is served…

  • Patisserie La Española

    Tangier

    A heavily mirrored tearoom opened in 1959, this cafe tempts people off the street with its pretty arrangements of cakes and pastries. Everyone seems to…

  • Restaurant Place Ferblantiers No 12

    Marrakesh

    The plastic tables and chairs fronting Place des Ferblantiers make this restaurant look like a tourist trap, but through the back, it doubles as a busy…

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