Must-see restaurants in Morocco

  • La Casa

    Middle Atlas

    One of a rash of modern places that look quite out of place in sleepy Taza; there's a cafe at the front with pavement seating and a dimly lit restaurant…

  • Restaurant Al Bahr

    Tetouan

    Choose from a selection of fish at the bar at this fast seafood restaurant. Snacks such as burgers and sandwiches are also on the menu. Salads are a plus,…

  • L'Anice

    Agadir

    Cool and comfortable, this smart cafe under the Studiotel Afoud features blue-sofa lounge seating and plenty of plants on its terrace overlooking the…

  • Café Miramar

    Sidi Ifni

    This cliffside family-run cafe dishes up the usual suspects (tajines, brochettes, Friday couscous) with cheery flair and gorgeous ocean views. Bouquets of…

  • Café la Toga

    Melilla

    A decent breakfast spot next to Plaza de la Culturas serving Moroccan msemen (square pancake-like bread) and mint tea alongside Spanish staples like pan…

  • Café Amsterdam

    Middle Atlas

    Follow your nose to the piles of freshly baked savoury and sweet pastries, croissants and breads at Café Amsterdam, where a steady stream of locals file…

  • Pistachios

    Agadir

    Colourful outdoor tables and energetic English-speaking staff are standouts at this modern cafe with some of the best ice cream in town. Cool down with…

  • La Rive

    Rabat

    Modern and airy, this popular cafe-restaurant sits on a sunken plaza away from the traffic and bustle. The good-value menu is international, serving up…

  • Les Blancs

    Agadir

    Occupying a series of elegant white blocks by the beach at the entrance to the marina, Les Blancs' claim to fame is its paella, the house speciality (two…

  • Zan Zan Cafe

    Mirleft

    When you tire of tajine, the friendly folk at Zan Zan will dish you up decent pasta, coffee and smoothies in a cosy yet tasteful setting overlooking the…

  • Fish Stalls

    Taghazout

    Grab a plastic chair and join Tagazhout locals chowing down on the catch of the day. Grill-masters fan the fish sizzling on the roadside barbecues;…

  • La Mamma

    Rabat

    This old-school restaurant – dimly candlelit with red-and-white checked tablecloths – serves some of the best Italian food in the city. Some of the pasta…

  • Casa Luis

    Dakhla

    Spanish flavours and Atlantic seafood come together at this long-established local favourite. Tuck into tortilla, paella and well-priced grilled catch of…

  • Hôtel Les Etoiles de Toubkal

    Imlil

    Tiled tables in the garden of this downtown hotel offer a tranquil dining retreat. Aside from the standard selection of tajines and grilled meats, you can…

  • Le Jardin de Source

    Dadès Gorge

    Leisurely lunches at this pretty garden restaurant near the mouth of the gorge include flavourful vegetarian options, omelettes and vegetable tajines and…

  • Restaurant-Café Itranes

    High Atlas Mountains

    Some 300m after the city gate on the left, this sidewalk restaurant serves a mean rotisserie chicken. If you've got a sweet tooth, the affiliated pastry…

  • Hotel Restaurant Timzzillite

    Dadès Gorge

    At the top of the gorge, this busy restaurant (sometimes full of tour groups) offers magnificent views over the notorious switchback road – which the food…

  • Al Vent

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    This Spanish-owned place opposite the beach is popular with the easy-going surfer crowd for its paella (fish, chicken or seafood), burgers and tajines…

  • Yocool

    Middle Atlas

    Very cool indeed, this place is all red brick with black accents, good music and a great vibe. It specialises in pasticcio, which in Morocco is fries in a…

  • Café-Restaurant Atlas

    Tafraoute

    The covered terrace at Atlas is a popular hangout, with cheese omelettes, brochettes (kebabs), tajines and sandwiches on the broad menu. The sidewalk…

  • Restaurant Relax

    Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

    A large, good-value place with tables spilling out onto the street and chickens roasting under the grill. A whole chicken is Dh90 with bread, fries and…

  • La Giralda

    Tangier

    This grand cafe overlooking the Terrasse des Paresseux has sumptuous, Egyptian-influenced decor and an intricately carved ceiling. Huge windows give great…

  • Ali Baba

    Asilah

    Popular with locals, this impeccably clean place serves fresh and tasty harira (lentil soup), tajines, shawarma (meat sliced off a spit and stuffed in a…

  • Restaurant Puerta Del Sol

    Larache

    Join the locals enjoying Moroccan staples, including tajines and brochettes (kebabs), along with Spanish favourites such as paella and tortilla at this…

  • Hôtel Suerte Loca

    Sidi Ifni

    It's an easygoing vibe at this cafe, beloved by surfers and other mega-chilled folks. The English-speaking owner serves good breakfasts, juice, coffee and…

  • Fruit & Vegetable Market

    Rabat

    The medina's indoor market has a good choice of fresh produce, dried fruits and nuts. You should be able to find everything else you need (including booze…

  • Auberge Cafe-Restaurant Bilal

    Ait Ben Haddou

    For lunch or tea with a magnificent view, pull up a patio chair and gaze at Aït Ben Haddou across the way. Options include omelettes, couscous and kebabs…

  • Restaurant Ryad du Pêcheur

    Safi

    A nice spot for a meal in the warmer months, this courtyard restaurant at the eponymous hotel serves simple pasta dishes, tajines and fried fish in a…

  • Le Petit Jardin Café Restaurant

    Midelt

    You can sit out the front and watch the traffic on the outskirts of town, or discover the pretty garden at the back. Abdelhai serves breakfast (Dh30) and…

  • Snack Pedro

    Oualidia

    The best of the budget-friendly fast-food joints on the main road: English-speaking Pedro serves up a top-notch octopus tajine (small/medium Dh40/70), or…

  • Frédéric Cassel Haute Pâtisserie

    Casablanca

    In the upmarket Anfa district, this cafe and pâtisserie from celebrated French pastry chef Cassel, serves top-quality cakes and pastries. It's a popular…

  • Cap Spartel Café & Restaurant

    Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains

    This restaurant next to the lighthouse is popular on weekends. Set over a couple of buildings with a lovely garden in summer, it serves good juice,…

  • Restaurant Dakar

    Erfoud

    The speciality is crispy-crust pizza Italian-style, along with the usual tajines, brochettes (kebabs) and omelettes, that you can eat alfresco in the…

  • Café La Corbeille Fleurie

    Middle Atlas

    When you need a breather after clambering over all those Roman ruins, this cafe overlooking Volubilis is perfect. There's plenty of shade, cold drinks and…

  • Mix Max

    Tangier

    A trendy and popular fast-food joint, Mix Max serves up decent paninis, shawarma (sliced meat, cooked on a spit, and stuffed in a flatbread) and other…

  • Marché Central

    Asilah

    Asilah's small central market is a good place to source fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and spices; the row of restaurants in its front arcade serve…

  • Restaurante Milano

    Northern Atlantic Coast

    In a prime position on the main street, this bustling place is popular with both tourists and locals. Decent sandwiches, pasta and pizza are on offer, as…

  • L'Adresse

    Ifrane

    Like so many of Ifrane's cafes, L'Adresse is all modern glass and chrome and sits on a corner, so perfect for people-watching. Have breakfast here,…

  • La Comédie

    Rabat

    Efficient staff serve excellent coffees and good pastries and gateaux at this popular cafe. Claim a table under the large trees and watch the passing…

  • Le Guayana

    Rif Mountains

    This friendly beachside restaurant has an intriguing menu of salads, pizzas and paninis as well as Thai and rice dishes. Good for juice or a meal on a hot…

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