Oujda
A Oujda institution where people queue for tables at lunchtime (there’s a big, packed salon upstairs). Salads are great, and waiters rush with plates of…
Must-see restaurants in Morocco
Ceuta
Considered by many to be Ceuta's best restaurant, El Refectorio has a good bar, and dining inside and out with magnificent sea views from the balcony. It…
Ceuta
A classic neighbourhood gathering place that's heavy on tapas, cerveza (beer) and friendliness. Catch up on football, gossip and practise your español.
Marrakesh
Housed in part of Riad Al Moussika, Thami El Glaoui's one-time pleasure palace, this dreamy Italian-Moroccan restaurant is one of the finest in the medina…
Medina
Husband-wife owners Fouad and Karima have gradually transformed their family home into an elegant restaurant, complete with brocade cushions and painted…
Middle Atlas
Built by the French in 1929, this atmospheric old hotel now operates as a bar and restaurant. It specialises in delicious local trout (hence the name), as…
Asilah
Deserving kudos for its bargain prices, tasty dishes and atmospheric surrounds, this small restaurant off Place Mohammed V offers a selection of bastillas…
Dakhla
This stylish restaurant celebrates the region's recent Spanish heritage with hot and cold tapas – the shrimp croquettes and the calamari are both very…
Sidi Ifni
The best restaurant in Sidi Ifni serves excellent grills and seafood, often to a soundtrack of Western music – English-speaking owner Abdellah is a big…
Agadir
By far the best restaurant on the Blvd de 20 Août touristS strip, the Jardin d'Eau slings fragrant, flavoursome tajines, salads and meat-based mains…
Erfoud
Authentic wood-fired pizza includes a house special with heart of palm, olives and oregano. For something a bit different, order the stellar madfouna (…
Restaurant Brasserie La Bavaroise
Casablanca
Down a dishevelled street behind the Marché Centrale, La Bavaroise has been serving an ultraloyal local clientele since 1968 and shows no sign of losing…
Casablanca
Local partygoers of all ages love this hybrid tapas bar-restaurant where meaty dishes are served accompanied by a soundtrack of loud – and often live –…
Zagora
Feast among the flowers at Auberge Chez Ali's lovely garden restaurant, brimming with vibrant bougainvillea and rustling palms – or in a cosy salon on…
Larache
A Larache institution, this old-world cafe has occupied a prime perch on the Place de la Libération since 1920. Take a look at the art deco interior with…
Tafraoute
Decorated with rugs, lanterns and jewellery, this licensed restaurant serves dishes including a wonderful beef-and-prune tajine, harira (lentil soup) and…
Northern Atlantic Coast
Next to the sea-blue fishing boats moored in the lagoon, this clean and cheerful restaurant specialises in the catch-of-the-day and is universally…
El Jadida
At this lovely, art-filled cafe you can sip on a fresh juice – perhaps avocado or date – or eat breakfast on one of the tiled terraces while gazing out…
El Jadida
In the annexe of L’Iglesia, the decor is retro, the plates and glasses are handmade and the à la carte and fixed-price menus change daily, with a focus on…
Rabat
This contemporary cafe mixes French pastries, Moroccan sweet treats and American pancakes, all made on the premises. For a light lunch, there's a menu of…
Essaouira
Set in a 19th-century house, this popular place is run by a charming Moroccan couple. Expect delicious dishes, particularly the couscous with fish and the…
Safi
A consummate host, chef Hosni cooks up a selection of moreish traditional tajines, but a standout is his sea-bream tajine. And if you’re vegetarian, he’ll…
Larache
This clean and simple place near the covered central market is bedecked with portraits of Che Guevara and popular with both locals and visitors for its…
Ziz Valley & the Tafilalt
On the main road through town, a short stroll from the bus station, this buzzing open-fronted eatery is one of the best spots in town for a quick,…
Dadès Valley
At Tinerhir's top restaurant, friendly staff serve up fresh Moroccan fare – salads, tajines, couscous, brochettes – in generous portions. There's a…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
In business since 1987 and renowned for its all-female team, this stalwart of the Marrakesh dining scene is still considered one of the best. The menu…
Marrakesh
Just before noon, the vendors at this row of stalls start carving up steaming sides of mechoui (slow-roasted lamb). Very little English is spoken, but…
Mouassine & Central Souqs
It's a sign of the times in Mouassine to find a gourmet burger joint sitting snug amid the souqs. This neat French-owned restaurant, with floor-to-ceiling…
Mouassine & Central Souqs
Climb to the rooftop, doff your sunhat to the giant rattan tea pot and plonk down on a cushion ready to stay a while: this is authentic local food worth…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
The menu is constantly evolving at stylish +61, where Australian chef Andrew Cibej aims to capture the laid-back culture of his country in a thoroughly…
Ouarzazate
Conceived by owner Brigitte Babolat, this Moorish fantasy palace – a medley of cosy lounges and nooks arranged around a series of patios – took three…
Kâat Ben Nahid & Bab Debbagh
A spidery iron chandelier lit with candles sets the mood for fine dining, with Moroccan and international menus. Portions aren't huge, but great care is…
Marrakesh
The eastern side of Souq Ableuh is known as 'mechoui alley' for its lunchtime lamb feasts, but the alley's southern entrance is most famous for Hadj…
Medina
Born in Spain of Moroccan parents, chef Najat Kaanache has worked at restaurants such as Noma and travelled extensively in Mexico. Her lovely fine-dining…
Medina
The elegant Moroccan menu at the Palais Faraj restaurant includes an especially elaborate array of traditional salads, followed by less common dishes such…
Medina
The first fine-dining restaurant in the medina, opened in the 1990s, is consistently one of the best. The menu of the usual salads and tajines might not…
El Jadida
Bathed in an ethereal blue light, this sophisticated restaurant at the Mazagan Beach and Golf Resort focuses on the catch-of-the-day displayed on ice…
Medina
This hip little snack joint has a friendly staff and a creative menu. The Moroccan tabbouleh (fluffy couscous replaces bulgur) is refreshing, as is the…
Marrakesh
The only spot in the medina dedicated to vegan food, this simple organic cafe inside Marrakech Yoga Studio serves one set menu daily, but it's guaranteed…
Tangier
The Ville Nouvelle version of Populaire Saveur de Poisson, but less expensive and with superb service. The set menu here will leave you stuffed, with…
