5 Best Restaurants for tourists in Morocco

DAR EL YACOUT

This is the spot to eat in true palace grandeur. Ignore that it's a tourist haunt and enjoy the entire evening starting with appetizers around one of the many imposing fireplaces, drinks on the roof, and dining rooms with glass walls that view out onto the courtyard of the pool.

Enjoy traditional Moroccan music as you are seated along a banquette around a 5-foot-diameter table with an incredible amount of food while being entertained by traditional Moroccan music. This place is all about the architectural.

City: Marrakech, Morocco

Operating Hours: 7–11 PM

Address: 79, derb Sidi Ahmed Soussi, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech Morocco

Phone: +212-524-380-29-29

reservation@daryacout.com

Blue Mogador

In the medina of Essaouira, Blue Mogador is one of about a dozen restaurants in a square just off one of the main avenues (Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah).

Many traditional Moroccan dishes, including couscous, tagine, pastilla, and grilled fish and shrimp, are served in this lovely restaurant.

Like other Moroccan restaurants, they will begin your meal with some brined olives and fresh bread before serving you your appetizers and meals.

Moroccan salad is the ideal dish to start with if you prefer eating fresh veggies with your lunch. Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and herbs are combined with a light vinaigrette dressing to create this easy yet delicious salad.

And if you like eggplant, then you’ll definitely want to try the zaalouk as well.

t's a delicious Moroccan side dish made with olive oil, cooked eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and other herbs and spices. It's delicious served with freshly baked bread,

City : Essouira, Morocco

Operating Hours: 10AM-11PM, daily

Address: 75 Derb Rahba Lakdima, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

Phone: +212-524-380-29-29

Dar Naji

Just beyond the medina and across the street from its western wall sits Dar Naji. They have a beautiful terrace with views of the walls of the medina, where they serve traditional Moroccan dishes such tajine, tride, couscous, and brochette.

Dar Naji restaurant in Rabat is considered one of the restaurants with a hundred percent Moroccan character. The restaurant contains beautiful Moroccan characters inside and out. (The restaurant's doors, the kitchen, the aesthetics of the place and also the traditional clothes worn by the waiters).

And if you enjoy exploring the local cuisine, then you may want to try tride as well. Also known as rfissa, it's a classic Moroccan dish made of lentils and stewed chicken served over msemen (Moroccan pancakes).

Once you've explored the medina, Dar Naji is a fantastic restaurant to check out. it has a beautiful interior that enhances the dining experience.

City : Rabat, Morocco and all around the Moroccan Kingdom.

Operating Hours: 12PM-12AM

Address: Av. Jazirat Al Arabe, Rabat, Morocco

Phone: +212 5377-79933

La Morille

In the center of the medina, La Morille is a refuge of fine cuisine and real Moroccan flavors, tucked away inside a gorgeously restored riad. The walls of the restaurant are covered in elaborate zellij tilework, soft candlelight creates a cozy glow, and the faint strains of traditional Moroccan music permeate the air, creating an atmosphere of sophisticated elegance.

La Morille in Fes serves traditional Moroccan food with a modern touch. Interesting options on the menu include couscous, tagines, and savory and sweet desserts.

La Morille is a fantastic restaurant that serves Moroccan cuisine in a chic, modern atmosphere.

City : Fes, Morocco

Operating Hours: 12PM-12AM

Address: 17 Ave Allal Ben Abdellah, Fes 30050, Morocco

Phone: +212 5535621214

Dar Zellij

Enter a world of culinary magic at Dar Zellij, a Marrakech restaurant housed in a tastefully renovated 17th-century riad. With elaborate zellij tilework gracing the walls, soft candlelight creating a pleasant glow, and the gentle strains of traditional Moroccan music filling the air. You will be whisked back in time to a time of classic elegance and culinary talent as you enjoy the delicious food.

The best Moroccan food, made with genuine tastes and careful attention to detail, is featured on the menu at Dar Zellij. Savor the luscious lamb tagine, which is slow-cooked to perfection with a mixture of flavorful herbs and spices. The pastilla is a must-try treat that consists of layers of pastry filled with soft meat, nuts, and flavorful spices. And for a sweet ending, the delicious briouats loaded with almonds will leave you wanting more.

City : Marrakech, Morocco

Operating Hours: 12PM-12AM

Address: Kaasour Sidi Benslimane – Marrakech, Morocco

Phone: +212 5 24 42 64 63

reservation@darzellij.com