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…
Must-see restaurants in Northern Atlantic Coast
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…
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…
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…
Essaouira
Tucked into a corner of the pretty Place de l'Horloge is an oasis of calm in the medina. Its outdoor tables are perfect for people watching over breakfast…
Essaouira
Head to this small salon de thé (tea room) to sample some of the best Moroccan pastries in town, paired with a cup of tea or coffee. The cornes de gazelle…
Essaouira
This cosy corner restaurant feels like you’ve stepped into someone’s living room. Forget creative fusion dishes, this is traditional Moroccan at its best,…
Essaouira
At this tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant, the Moroccan owner learnt to rustle up top-notch pasta from the former owner, an Italian chef, and then he…
Essaouira
This long-standing favourite is under new management but still serving the home-style traditional Moroccan cooking that garnered it a loyal following…
Casablanca
Head to this restaurant in the port for a taste of Oualidia's famous oysters, fresh from the restaurant's own oyster farm. Follow up with some just-caught…
Rabat
It opened back in 1955, and this Moroccan restaurant, with attached bar (strictly for men), has managed to retain its clients and traditional decor over…
Safi
You'll sit next to a tiled fountain under an orange tree and a fig tree if you choose to enjoy a simple Moroccan meal, glass of mint tea or fresh juice at…
Casablanca
Attentive service and luxurious surrounds are the hallmarks of this pricey restaurant in the Hyatt Regency. You'll dine on a low couch and look your best…
Asilah
Spanish-style seafood dishes are the speciality at this popular marine-themed restaurant a couple of streets back from the beach. Expect staples such as…
Rabat
Down-to-earth Moroccan dishes are the speciality at this friendly restaurant near the Rabat Ville train station. The menu is dominated by brochettes …
Rabat
Cheap, cheerful and marginally more classy than the string of other places along this perpetually busy road, this basic restaurant does a steady line in…
Casablanca
Sit in a lovely courtyard under an ancient pepper tree or in a richly decorated salon covered with zellige (colourful geometric mosaic tilework) when…
Asilah
This Spanish restaurant has been serving customers since 1914 and is still going strong. The original Pepe has passed away, the dimly lit interior is old…
Casablanca
The Marché Central is a great place to have lunch after exploring the market – the cross-shaped fish market is particularly impressive. Tables from a…
El Jadida
Head into the port and up the stairs to find this restaurant, which focuses on simple fish dishes and views over the harbour. It's one of the few…
Essaouira
This icon of Essaouira opened way back in 1928, and its cafe with attached semihidden courtyard has many loyal regulars. Sadly, service can be as chaotic…
Essaouira
Communal bar-style seating gets you friendly with your fellow diners. The menu is limited to pasta, including gluten-free options, and choices are simple …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Larache
Join the locals enjoying Moroccan staples, including tajines and brochettes (kebabs), along with Spanish favourites such as paella and tortilla at this…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rabat
This popular fast-food joint serves up wallet-friendly waffles, panini, pizza and sandwiches to go.
