Moroccan food spread with tagine and couscous

Culinary Journey

Taste Morocco

From sizzling street food stalls in Jemaa el-Fnaa to refined riad dining rooms and Atlantic seafood grills, Morocco's culinary landscape is as diverse and intoxicating as the country itself.

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Restaurants

9

Cuisine Types

7

Cities

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Rooftop Dining Marrakech

NOMAD

A trendy rooftop restaurant above the spice square offering modern Moroccan cuisine with panoramic medina views. One of the most sought-after tables in the city.

  • Lamb Shoulder
  • Zaalouk
$$$

Moroccan Traditional Marrakech

Le Jardin

A lush garden restaurant hidden in the medina serving refined Moroccan cuisine amid tropical plants and birdsong. A tranquil oasis from the bustling souks.

  • Tagine with Prunes
  • Pastilla
$$$

Fusion Fes

Cafe Clock

A cultural cafe in a restored medina house famous for its camel burger and traditional music nights. A hub for cultural exchange and creative energy in the Fes medina.

  • Camel Burger
  • Moroccan Tapas
$$

Street Food Marrakech

Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha

A legendary hole-in-the-wall serving the best tangia in Marrakech since the 1960s. The slow-cooked lamb is prepared in a clay urn buried in the hammam coals overnight.

  • Tangia
  • Slow-cooked Lamb
$

Moroccan Traditional Casablanca

La Sqala

A charming garden restaurant set in an 18th-century bastion, famous for its traditional Moroccan breakfasts and generous tagines. A Casablanca institution for locals and visitors alike.

  • Moroccan Breakfast
  • Tagine
$$

International Rabat

Le Dhow

A converted wooden dhow boat moored on the Bou Regreg river between Rabat and Sale, serving international cuisine with stunning views of the Kasbah of the Udayas at sunset.

  • Seafood Platter
  • Steak
$$$

Seafood Essaouira

Sam's Fish

The most popular of the harbor fish grills in Essaouira, serving the freshest catch of the day grilled to order on outdoor charcoal braziers at unbeatable prices.

  • Grilled Sardines
  • Shrimp Skewers
$

Cafe Marrakech

Henna Cafe

A charming social enterprise cafe in the medina offering organic food, henna art, and rooftop views. All profits support local community education and women's empowerment projects.

  • Organic Salads
  • Smoothie Bowls
$

Moroccan Traditional Fes

Dar Hatim

An authentic family-run restaurant in the heart of the Fes medina offering home-cooked Fassi cuisine. The set menu changes daily and represents centuries of culinary tradition.

  • Fassi Tagine
  • Harira Soup
$$

Mediterranean Fes

The Ruined Garden

A magical garden restaurant built in the open-air ruins of a collapsed riad, offering seasonal Moroccan and Mediterranean food surrounded by ivy-covered walls and citrus trees.

  • Seasonal Tagine
  • Moroccan Salads
$$

International Tangier

MAMA Afrika

A vibrant pan-African restaurant in the heart of Tangier blending Moroccan, Senegalese, and West African flavors. Live music on weekends adds to the festive atmosphere.

  • Thieboudienne
  • African Tagine
$$

Rooftop Dining Marrakech

Terrasse des Epices

A beloved rooftop terrace in the medina with sweeping views over the Marrakech skyline. Relaxed atmosphere with Moroccan-inspired light meals, fresh juices, and the best sunset in the city.

  • Moroccan Tapas
  • Fresh Juices
$$

Moroccan Traditional Marrakech

Al Fassia

Renowned women-run restaurant serving exquisite traditional Moroccan cuisine since 1987. Widely regarded as one of the best Moroccan restaurants in the country with consistently excellent quality.

  • Lamb Tagine
  • Rfissa
$$$

Moroccan Traditional Marrakech

Dar Zellij

A palatial riad restaurant offering refined Moroccan cuisine in a setting of extraordinary zellige tilework, carved plaster, and painted ceilings. A feast for all the senses.

  • Seven Vegetable Couscous
  • Pigeon Pastilla
$$$

Moroccan Traditional Fes

Naranj

An upscale restaurant in a restored Fes riad serving modern interpretations of classic Fassi dishes. The tasting menu is an exploration of Fes's rich culinary heritage.

  • Fassi Tasting Menu
  • Lamb Confit
$$$

Moroccan Traditional Chefchaouen

Chez Rachid

A beloved local restaurant on the main square of Chefchaouen serving authentic Riffian mountain cuisine. The goat tagine and mountain herb tea are not to be missed.

  • Goat Tagine
  • Berkoukes
$

International Casablanca

Rick's Cafe

An homage to the classic film Casablanca, a piano bar restaurant in a restored riad with Art Deco styling. The cocktails and live piano music transport you to Hollywood's golden age.

  • Grilled Sea Bass
  • Beef Filet
$$$$
Jemaa el-Fnaa Food Stalls

Street Food Marrakech

Jemaa el-Fnaa Food Stalls

The legendary open-air food market that transforms Jemaa el-Fnaa each evening into Morocco's greatest dining experience. Over 100 stalls serve everything from grilled meats to snail soup.

  • Grilled Meats
  • Snail Soup
$

French Marrakech

Le Foundouk

Upscale dining in a beautifully restored foundouk (caravanserai) with French-Moroccan fusion cuisine. The candlelit courtyard setting is one of the most romantic in the medina.

  • Duck Pastilla
  • Seafood Risotto
$$$$

Seafood Essaouira

Ocean Vagabond

A beachfront restaurant and surf shack serving fresh seafood and Mediterranean fare with front-row ocean views. The perfect spot for a long lunch between surf sessions.

  • Fish Tagine
  • Grilled Octopus
$$

Moroccan Traditional Marrakech

Amal Women's Center

A social enterprise restaurant training disadvantaged women in culinary skills, serving excellent homestyle Moroccan food at great prices. Friday couscous is legendary among locals.

  • Daily Set Menu
  • Friday Couscous
$

Moroccan Traditional Rabat

Dinarjat

A refined Moroccan restaurant in a 17th-century palace with live Andalusian music and traditional decor. The royal couscous and mechoui are prepared to exacting standards of Moroccan gastronomy.

  • Royal Couscous
  • Mechoui
$$$

Cafe Marrakech

Cafe des Epices

A lively rooftop cafe overlooking the Rahba Kedima spice square, perfect for people-watching and light Moroccan meals. The avocado smoothie has achieved near-legendary status.

  • Mint Tea
  • Avocado Smoothie
$$

Moroccan Traditional Tangier

La Cuisine de Lahlou

A tiny, authentic restaurant in the Tangier medina known for its exceptional home-style Moroccan cooking. The chef-owner sources ingredients fresh daily from the nearby markets.

  • Fish Chermoula
  • Tagine Kefta
$$

Cafe Essaouira

Chez Driss

A legendary local bakery and cafe famous for its pastries, fresh juices, and prime people-watching position on the Place Moulay Hassan. An Essaouira institution since 1928.

  • Almond Horn
  • Fresh Orange Juice
$

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