Recommended Restaurants in Morocco

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Our list of Morocco’s top recommended restaurants is made up of those sought after by travelers for their quality of food, stunning views, popularity, and unique interiors.

Best Restaurants in Casablanca, Morocco

Rick’s Cafe
Created by a former American expat, this restaurant is an homage to the film Casablanca. Rick’s Cafe is a must for those looking to relive this 1942 Hollywood blockbuster. The furnishings, curved arches, balconies, and brass lighting have been carefully curated to evoke the ambiance of Casablanca, the movie.

A reservation is necessary due to demand. The menu features international cuisine. Specialty dishes include the fig and goat cheese salad, black pepper filet mignon, and sea bass with saffron rice. Shorts are not permitted, so the dress code should be considered.

Address: 248 Boulevard Sour Jdid / Place Due Jardin Public, Casablanca
Phone: +212 (0) 522-274-207

Le Cabestan
Established in 1927, Le Cabestan is one of the oldest restaurants in Casablanca, well-appointed on the corniche. The restaurant offers oceanfront seating and serves international cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood, pastas, and salads. One of their specialties is the parrillada, a mixture of fish and seafood cooked a la plancha served with several sauces.

Address: 90 Boulevard de la Cornich, Phare d’El Hank, Casablanca
Phone: +212 (0) 522-391-190

Le Gatsby
Le Gatsby is one of Casablanca’s popular restaurants known for catering to locals for breakfast and lunch. Located with marvelous views of Hassan II Mosque, it is also an ideal spot for coffee or tea. The menu offers both international and Moroccan fare.

Address: Angle Boulevard Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah et, Sour Jdid, Casablanca
Phone: +212 (0) 522-261-062

La Sqala
La Sqala is located in a former fort built around several courtyards with trickling fountains. The interior, with zellige tiling and greenery, adds to its charming Moroccan atmosphere. Specialties served include a variety of Moroccan salads, pastilla, fresh homemade juices, couscous, and skewered chicken and meat. There are local performances three times a week.

Address: Boulevard des Almohades, Casablanca
Phone: +212 (0) 522-260-960

Best Restaurants in Marrakech, Morocco

Le Tobsil
Le Tobsil is known for its traditional Moroccan cuisine. The owner, Christine Rio, transformed an old riad in the heart of the medina into one of Marrakech’s most sought-after restaurants. The ambiance, with white tablecloths, rose petals, and Gnaoua musicians, makes it a perfect spot for a romantic evening.

Address: 22, Derb Moulay Abdallah Ben Hessaien – Ksour, Marrakech
Phone: +212 (0) 524-444-052

Al Fassia Gueliz
Opened in 1987, Al Fassia Gueliz was the first restaurant in Marrakech to employ only women as chefs and waitresses. It is known for its refined cuisine. Specialty dishes include pigeon pastilla, Mechoui, and roasted leg of lamb (which must be ordered in advance). The restaurant has two locations: the original in Gueliz and its sister property, El Fassia Agdal, a guesthouse with a courtyard garden.

Address: 55 Boulevard Zerktouni, Gueliz, Marrakech
Phone: +212 (0) 524-434-060

Grand Cafe de la Poste
Originally a post office, this French bistro features colonial interiors and is a popular spot in Gueliz. The menu includes farmed oysters from Oualidia and Dakhla, salmon salads, steak frites, and traditional French desserts like crème brulée, chocolate éclairs, and cheesecake.

Address: Avenue Imam Malik, Marrakech
Phone: +212 (0) 524-433-038

Terrace des Epices
Located in the heart of the Souks, Terrace des Epices is a charming café ideal for lunch while shopping in the Marrakech medina. The dining area overlooks the basket souk with views of the Souks and Djemaa El Fna square. Specialties include spiced coffee, Moroccan pastries, and orange salad with cinnamon.

Address: 15 Souk Cherifia, Sidi Abdelaziz, Medina, Marrakech
Phone: +212 (0) 524-375-904

Best Restaurants in Fez, Morocco

Fez Cafe
The Fez Café is part of the Riad Jardin des Biehn and features a red brick dining area with views of the Andalusian-style garden. The menu offers a mix of French, Moroccan, and Spanish dishes with daily specials.

Address: 13, Akbat Sbaa, Douh, Fez
Phone: +212 (0) 535-741-036

Dar Roumana
Dar Roumana (House of the Pomegranate) is a charming riad restaurant known for its chef’s dishes influenced by Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. The restaurant has a beautifully tiled courtyard with a trickling fountain, and diners can choose to eat in the courtyard or on the roof terrace with panoramic views of the medina. The cuisine is French with Moroccan influences.