Must-see restaurants in Morocco

  • Un Déjeuner à Marrakech

    Marrakesh

    Popular with the lunching crowd, Un Déjeuner serves up a Mediterranean-Moroccan fusion menu that jumps from candied beef couscous with turnip to slow…

  • Ty Potes

    Rabat

    Head to the leafy street behind the St Pierre Cathedral to find this popular expat haunt. The menu features sweet and savoury crêpes and galettes (savoury…

  • La Mouette et Les Dromadaire

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    Simple yet stylish, this laid-back beach bar and restaurant flows directly on to the beach and is perfect for a leisurely brunch or lunch. The menu…

  • Earth Cafe

    Marrakesh

    This branch of Marrakesh's Earth Cafe is extremely compact, spilling out in front of Place des Ferblantiers by necessity. But if you're in the area and…

  • Dar Zerhoune

    Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

    Lunch or dinner on the Dar Zerhoune terrace is a treat with its inspiring views over the town and surrounding mountains. Choose a traditional three-course…

  • Restaurant Tissemlal

    Chefchaouen

    Better known as Casa Hassan as it's part of the guesthouse of the same name, this restaurant serves the usual traditional dishes in a set menu (drinks and…

  • El Ronquío

    Ceuta

    This is the place to try all the Spanish food you've been dreaming of. Three shelves of pinchos (bite-sized snacks) line the bar at this traditional tapas…

  • Fox Art Food

    Marrakesh

    Overseen by the fox-headed mannequin out front, this funky, fun cafe is run by a group of local artists as a means to support their work. Pull up an…

  • Roti d'Or

    Marrakesh

    Blink and you'd miss it, but Roti d'Or is not a place to walk by if you're looking for a good-value alternative to Moroccan food close to the Djemaa. The…

  • Snack Al Bahriya

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Fish and chips the Marrakesh way. The intersection of Rue Mauritanie and Blvd Moulay Rachid is packed with sidewalk stalls and restaurants serving up…

  • La Scala

    Southern Morocco & Western Sahara

    A short walk from Tan Tan Plage's main square, La Scala is one of the town's best seafood restaurants. The friendly owner Abdellah is eager to please…

  • Le Blokk

    Marrakesh

    Party in the Palmeraie’s restaurant and speakeasy, where swinging blues bands, acrobats and Latin carnival performers provide lively in-house…

  • Mega Loft

    Essaouira

    Othman Chic has turned a labyrinthine building into a cool and creative hub, part cafe and restaurant, part shop and gallery, decorated with retro…

  • Le Rouget de L’isle

    Casablanca

    Occupying a charming 1930s villa in a leafy street near the Abderrahman Slaoui Foundation Museum, this upmarket restaurant is known for its modern French…

  • Mille et Une Nuits

    Meknes

    If this friendly restaurant feels a little like somebody's home glamorously made over as a Moroccan palace, that's because it is just that. It's a bit…

  • Catanzaro

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    There is something endearing about this old-fashioned trattoria-style Italian restaurant that has a loyal following of local families. The reasonably…

  • Accord Majeur

    Ouarzazate

    After a week of desert dining, you may find yourself sleepwalking to this French bistro opposite the Berbère Palace. Here, in cosy nooks lit by a mellow,…

  • Silvestro

    Essaouira

    When you’re tired of tajines, head to this popular Italian-run restaurant in the heart of the medina. Owner Pinot Silvestro’s not afraid of a clashing…

  • Cafe Paul

    Tangier

    On Tangier's brand new marina with views of the yachts and sea, this cafe bakes flaky and irresistible pastries, perfectly dipped in a creamy Spanish…

  • Mezzo Mezzo

    Agadir

    A shining beacon among Agadir’s many pizzerias, Mezzo Mezzo offers a good range of pizzas and wines by the glass. The kitchen also turns out pasta and…

  • CuiZine

    Oujda

    Wall-to-wall with wooden crates, trendy CuiZine has a hefty menu of pizzas, loaded potatoes and Moroccan staples. It also has 'fitness' foods like jam…

  • Ya Hala

    Meknes

    There's a nice atmosphere at this petite restaurant, with chatter from the family kitchen upstairs and the chef's son bustling about at the tables…

  • My Kawa

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Breezy Kawa brings a touch of Ibizan cool to the Jardin Majorelle area. The decked terrace attracts a see-and-be-seen crowd who sip detox smoothies and…

  • Café Tafarnout

    Agadir

    Agadir's smartest and most popular cafe, with indoor and outdoor seating and a comprehensive menu of salads, pizza, panini, pastas and burgers. The cactus…

  • Gambrinus

    Meknes

    This elegant old restaurant-cafe doesn't look like it has changed much since the first Gambrinus rolled into town from Czechoslovakia in 1914 – although…

  • Zakaria Chocolat Patisserie Belge

    Chefchaouen

    Zakaria moved to Chefchaouen with his young daughter for the 'easy life', stirring up hot chocolate and baking delicious pastries from his native Belgium…

  • La Corniche

    Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains

    This lively family-run seafront restaurant has a terrace that juts out onto the sand, with a fun playground for kids. It can become a real party out there…

  • La Taverne du Dauphin

    Casablanca

    A Casablanca institution, this staunchly traditional restaurant near Casa Port has been serving up fruits de mer (seafood) since it opened in 1958 and is…

  • Le Bistro du Pietri

    Rabat

    We usually shy away from dining at restaurants in business hotels, but this one in the Le Piétri Urban Hotel is an exception. The predominantly French…

  • Club Taforalt

    Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains

    This simple restaurant with a huge pool is a fun summer option. Tajines, salads, chips and ice cream are on offer, or you can grab a cold drink to enjoy…

  • El Lucas

    Ceuta

    Choose your victim from the fish on ice as you enter this seafood restaurant in a prime location overlooking the yacht harbour. There's no formal menu,…

  • Ryad Bahia

    Meknes

    This pretty guesthouse restaurant has candlelit tables around its courtyard. If you're not also staying at the riad, call to reserve a day (or at least a…

  • Pause Gourmande

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    Eating choices around Jardin Majorelle are limited, but this comfy, two-storey cafe with outside seating stands out for its youthful buzz and efficient…

  • L'Oliveraie

    Middle Atlas

    A warm, inviting restaurant with style and elegance, L'Oliveraie serves Mediterranean-influenced dishes along with a selection of tajines. The beef…

  • L’Entrecôte

    Rabat

    The menu at this old-school restaurant is classic French with occasional forays over the border into Spanish territory, and the result is popular with…

  • Pâtisserie Amandine

    Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle

    If you're in need of a coffee break while touring Gueliz, this French-influenced update on a Moroccan patisserie shop is a good bet. We defy you to resist…

  • Cafe Atlas Toubkal

    Imlil

    Well-located above the Imlil Bridge, this cafe has a bit of everything: pizzas, brochettes (kebabs) and cakes. Head up to the roof deck for superb…

  • Outdoor Fish Grill Stands

    Essaouira

    Eating at these alfresco food stands is one of the definitive Essaouira experiences. Servers can be pushy but choose a stall that looks busy, pick out…

  • Patisserie La Maison des Association

    Imlil

    Follow your nose to this tiny pastry shop hidden behind the main street for melt-in-your-mouth, almond-flavoured biscuits and honey sweets baked daily by…

  • Chez Aziz

    Chefchaouen

    At any given moment in the day, Chez Aziz is packed with locals devouring a pastry, chowing down on a pizza or panini or gulping back a za3za3 (avocado…

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