Must-see restaurants in Souss Valley

  • Le Jardin d'Eau

    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…

  • Riad Maryam

    Taroudant

    The first Taroudant riad to open as accommodation, Riad Maryam has been overtaken by other flasher options, but it's still a wonderful location for an…

  • Côté Court

    Agadir

    This restaurant at the Royal Tennis Club occupies a lovely outdoor area presided over by a glamorous French patron. The garden and grounds feature up-lit…

  • Chez Nada

    Taroudant

    This 60-year-old restaurant specialises in tajines, including one with pigeon (or chicken), prunes and grilled almonds. Above the male-dominated ground…

  • Pure Passion

    Agadir

    A black-and-purple colour scheme and Victorian light fixtures reinforce the Gothic chic at this restaurant, considered one of Agadir's best. Score a table…

  • Cafe Mouja

    Taghazout

    Expansive windows with brilliant Atlantic Ocean views and chunky wooden furniture both feature at this coolly hip cafe behind Surf Maroc's shop. The menu…

  • Daffy

    Agadir

    The orange trees that look dusty and sad from across the square are much more pleasant from under Daffy's thatch lanterns. Matching raffia chairs,…

  • L’Auberge Resto

    Taghazout

    The cafe at L’Auberge is a funky hangout serving Moroccan and international food. Comfort food options include nachos, a shared antipasto plate, and…

  • Dar Jospehine

    Taghazout

    The best of the cafes along Taghazout's main street, Dar Josephine features shaded tables under a grape arbour and a pride of friendly local cats. The…

  • Jnane Soussia

    Taroudant

    This garden restaurant has tented seating areas set around a large swimming pool adjacent to the city ramparts. The house specialities, which include…

  • Let's Be Healing Food

    Souss Valley

    Bursting with plants, antiques and busy paisley prints on everything from umbrellas to upholstery, this new addition to the tiny Tamraght scene cannily…

  • Mezzo Mezzo

    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…

  • Café Tafarnout

    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…

  • La Scala

    Agadir

    One of Agadir’s best fish restaurants, with two pages of the menu devoted to seafood. Pasta and meat dishes are also available, and the food is generally…

  • Majistic

    Agadir

    Take a seat at this simple stall and you won't even need to order: c'est la soupe. La soupe in question is harira, a brothy, tomatoey affair with oregano,…

  • Babakoul

    Souss Valley

    With a breezy outdoor patio and a crazy mosaic of tiles on the floor, this cool little cafe is a relaxing spot to hang out in after a day's swimming or…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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;…

  • Chez Brahim

    Souss Valley

    A basic, chilled beachside cafe in teal and orange, with a terrace from which you can watch the wipeouts of beginner surfers. Fish is the name of the game…

  • Banana Beach

    Souss Valley

    At the northern end of the beach, Banana Beach is a great spot to while away a few hours, offering sunloungers on the sand and seafood, omelettes,…

  • Fish Stalls

    Agadir

    For ultrafresh, no-nonsense fish, try one of the many fish stalls at the entrance to the commercial port.

  • K Moon

    Agadir

    Shaded and cool, the plastic-covered tables at K Moon are perennially popular with locals, predominantly men. Meaty mains will set you up for the…

  • La Siciliana

    Agadir

    This unlicensed restaurant, with sidewalk tables shaded by jacarandas, occupies an atmospheric location. Red pleather upholstery and a mural of a grinning…

  • Le 20'

    Agadir

    If you find yourself hungry along the strip of tourist restaurants on the busy Blvd de 20 Août, Le 20' (formerly Le Petit Dôme) is a fine option. Its…

  • Cafe Aftas

    Taghazout

    Juices, smoothies and great espresso with up-close beach views make this hole-in-the-wall a perfect spot to kick off another day in Taghazout.