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…
Must-see restaurants in Morocco
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…
Tiznit
The charming Aïcha attracts locals and tourists alike with her daily specials, which typically include tomato and goat-cheese salad, bastilla (savoury…
Medina
You may not have come to Morocco to eat burritos, but it's hard to resist this little place, done up in festive Mexican cut paper. Watch the medina parade…
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…
Medina
This little place just off the north corner of Place Seffarine has the usual menu, but with a few extras (a daily tajine special, plus a tfaya option,…
Marrakesh
Party in the Palmeraie’s restaurant and speakeasy, where swinging blues bands, acrobats and Latin carnival performers provide lively in-house…
Mouassine & Central Souqs
As you're munching on complimentary olives and bread, choose from a menu that jumps from beef couscous and kefta tajine to chef Kenza's unique spin on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Mouassine & Central Souqs
Nothing beats a palm-shaded lunch or candle-lit dinner after a hectic medina day, and this extremely pretty courtyard restaurant delivers on peaceful…
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…
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…
Medina
Don't miss the Fassi speciality of bissara (fava-bean soup), served from tiny shops throughout the medina. Our favourites are at the top of Talaa Kebira…
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…
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…
Medina
Avocado toast and Buddha bowls come to Fez, along with fresh creative salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes. Everything's vegie, and a lot is vegan too, but…
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…
Medina
Easily reached from just inside Bab Bou Jeloud, this market stretches along Talaa Kebira, with produce on the west end (near the medina wall) and meats…
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…
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…
Amizmiz
Displays overflowing with an abundance of tempting pastries are what will bring you in here, but it's the shaded terrace and smiling service that will…
Nador
A good option at any time of day is Antalaya, a two-pronged cafe and restaurant that serves pizza, paninis, shawarma and ice cream on one end (Antalaya II…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Ville Nouvelle
Need a break from Moroccan food? Set the time machine for 1967 and head for this lovely place, which serves pizzas and pasta dishes over red tablecloths…
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…
Essaqqaya Snack Café Restaurant
Sefrou
This big airy cafe near the sports stadium has an open veranda and comfortable seating inside. It's great for families and women on their own, and in a…
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…
Middle Atlas
A warm, inviting restaurant with style and elegance, L'Oliveraie serves Mediterranean-influenced dishes along with a selection of tajines. The beef…
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…
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…
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…
