Marrakesh
Little sister to the Fez original, Cafe Clock is housed in an old school with sunset views over the Kasbah from its rooftop. The food, including vegie…
Must-see restaurants in Morocco
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
So many restaurants in Marrakesh reflect poorly on local cuisine, but here you get the real home-cooking deal. And, happily, it's all for a good cause:…
Essaouira
Style meets substance at one of Essaouira's best fine-dining restaurants, housed in an old almond warehouse. The interior is a blend of traditional…
Marrakesh
Naranj's ultraslick interior of khamsa (hand-shaped amulet) mirrors, low-hanging copper lamps and bar seating is quite a scene change on Riad Zitoun El…
Tangier
This charming seafood restaurant is well worth the hype, offering an excellent, filling, four-course meal in rustic surroundings. First comes the fish…
Tangier
This is a genuine, family-run bistro with Italian Tangier-born owners; it feels like you've been invited for Sunday dinner. Expect a highly international…
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Marrakesh
Herbal teas, detox juices, henna tattoos, book exchange, Darija classes, good conversation…they're all on the menu at this intimate upstairs cafe, where a…
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Marrakesh
Grilled meat and tajines as far as the eye can see, plus snail soup, sheep's brains and skewered hearts: eating amid the mayhem of the Djemaa food stalls…
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Marrakesh
La Maison Arabe's reputation precedes it: this was the first restaurant set up to cater to foreigners in the medina, in the 1940s. It was a favourite of…
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Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
This airy spot is the work of Kamal Laftimi, who launched the popular Nomad restaurant in the medina in 2014. It's his first foray into Gueliz, and he…
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Chefchaouen
The only female-owned restaurant in Chefchaouen, Sofia (named after the owner's daughter) is a revelation in a city where restaurants have largely…
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Chefchaouen
British-owned Café Clock knows what travellers want. Delicious camel burgers for the adventurous, refreshing salads and juices for the health-conscious…
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Ouarzazate
One of the best eateries in town, Douyria wows diners with its rooftop terrace (though without kasbah views), candlelit tables and cushion-lined nooks…
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Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
A delicious, freshly made feast is served at this fabulous house high up on the mountainside. Expect a bountiful buffet of locally sourced, creative…
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Casablanca
This fine-dining Moroccan restaurant is set in an exquisite space at the art deco Hôtel Le Doge. With its red-velvet chairs, ornate stained-glass ceiling,…
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Chefchaouen
El Jaleo, meaning 'the mess', takes the best cooking in Chefchaouen – from Nuura of Sofia – to a wonderfully atmospheric restaurant above Oued Ras El Maa…
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Casablanca
Secreted in a lane in the Souq Habous, this famous patisserie deserves a dedicated visit. Make your choice of traditional Maghrebi pastries such as cornes…
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Northern Atlantic Coast
Enjoy home-cooked vegetarian food and city views on The Repose's plant-filled roof terrace, or in the cosy salon; nonguests need to reserve ahead. The…
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Dadès Gorge
Mediterranean flair meets Moroccan market-fresh produce on the daily-changing menu at this restaurant attached to the Inn of the same name. Perhaps roast…
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Tangier
King Mohammed VI was seen dining here, which is as good a recommendation as any. A very smart renovation of this elegant building along the medina wall…
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Casablanca
Immerse yourself in Bogart and Bergman’s Casablanca at this reimagining of Rick's celluloid cafe. The art deco interiors, the strains of ‘As Time Goes By’…
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Casablanca
Perched beneath the lighthouse, this stylish restaurant has a French Riviera feel and Mediterranean-inspired menu. Opt for just-caught fish and seafood,…
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Rabat
If you’re not staying at this hotel, it’s worth jumping in a petit taxi to Rabat’s embassy district for lunch or dinner in its gorgeous perfumed garden…
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Casablanca
This supercool spot takes its inspiration from global flavours, mixing them with Moroccan produce and European culinary techniques. The result is creative…
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Essaouira
This newcomer on the medina’s main drag quickly developed a loyal following for its arty decor, organic meat-free menu and top-notch coffee. Expect…
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Asilah
At Asilah's finest dining option, the menu leans heavily on the Gallic, mixing in Asian and Spanish influences from the Moroccan owner-chef's experience…
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Rabat
This gourmet place near Bab Ruach occupies a handsome art deco villa and is one of the only restaurants in town serving modern French cuisine. The menu…
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Essaouira
This sleek, contemporary restaurant is one of Essaouira’s hottest, with both visitors and locals rushing to dine on the Mediterranean-influenced menu…
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Chefchaouen
This is the best restaurant in the area and worth the 10-minute drive from town (Dh6). The Tanjaoui owner uses only the freshest ingredients from the…
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Melilla
A waterfront terrace makes this classy spot adjacent to the fortress walls a very pleasant place for a meal or just a late afternoon drink. The speciality…
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Tetouan
The menu at this elegant riad is a cut above the usual. A big change from the standard tajine menu, it features some innovative Moroccan dishes and is…
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Al Hoceima
This is the main restaurant at the port, and a good one. After 6pm you can buy your fish fresh off the boat and have them grill it for you (alternatively,…
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Essaouira
This diminutive restaurant is a real gem, with a short menu that changes daily and puts a creative Moroccan spin on fish and vegetarian dishes, all…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Asilah
Deserving kudos for its bargain prices, tasty dishes and atmospheric surrounds, this small restaurant off Place Mohammed V offers a selection of bastillas…
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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…
