Mediterranean cuisine restaurants Mediterranean Coast & Rif

A breath of casual chic is what this address, opened in 2022, brings to the table. It was initiated by Lamiae, a jewelry designer, and her husband Seif, a photographer. In a bright and contemporary space, they offer a healthy Mediterranean-inspired cuisine appreciated by a modern clientele. Thai beef salad, squash risotto or Ottolenghi-inspired cauliflower are served at all hours. With a designer store and regular workshops upstairs, jazz and cool music, "Alma" is unique. Delivery and take-out.

On the seafront, Côté Sud is an excellent address for eating fish and seafood. Facing the waves, on the beautiful terrace sheltered from the wind, there is an absolute quietude here reinforced by the refined decoration. Treat yourself to Dakhla oysters or a creamy burrata served on a tomato carpaccio with a pistachio pesto and a little balsamic cream. The paella and the grilled fish are delicious. For dessert, the destructured yuzu lemon pie is famous. Nice selection of wines and good welcome.

Now linked to Tangier by bus line number 5, the town of Médiouna is spread out on a hill overlooking the Atlantic coast. It is attracting more and more people who want a quiet life just 20 minutes from the city center. The view stretches for miles to Asilah in the south and to the Cap Spartel lighthouse in the north. Established here about ten years ago and run by Spaniards, this address offers a predominantly Mediterranean cuisine with, of course, paella as the main dish. The setting is rural and the tranquility guaranteed.

Located on the heights of Cabo Negro, La Perla offers sweeping views of the bay extending to Martil and the Azla Mountains. The room is elegant with its large windows, tables covered with white tablecloths and paintings on the walls. It is also possible to enjoy the small semi-covered terrace where a few tables are set up, very popular in summer. The menu is 100% organic, with products from the sea, prepared in the Spanish style and seasoned with a few mild spices. We will enjoy fantastic paellas and grilled fish.

When you combine two mythical places, it is bound to be a hit. The famous Mercat of Casablanca transfers its paellas and tapas to the Chiringuito of Kabila. The Chiringuito is THE place for Marina Smir, which has been providing entertainment for the days and evenings of the beach for 40 years! Although the Mercat has not changed the decor, it is blowing a wind of novelty with white evenings in the Tropezian style or wild DJ sets like in Ibiza. A menu of original cocktails spices up the meals.

For a decade, chef Hugo Ruiz caused a sensation with his Bugao, which quickly became the best table in Ceuta. In place of his former restaurant, since July 2022, Chef Ruiz has embarked on a new challenge by opening Goichu: a Basque-Japanese cuisine full of creativity that sublimates the fish of the coasts and the fabulous meats of northern Spain awaits you. The plate is the same as the setting, elegant and refined. You can also enjoy the high-flying tapas that are different from the classics. Good selection of wines.

Mediterranean cuisine is on the menu at this restaurant, one of the three opened within the Fairmont Tazi palace perched in the heart of the Old Mountain district. It gives pride of place to local products and in particular to shellfish and fish caught in the strait located a few blocks away. Even the most modest ones like mackerel are offered in a creative and gourmet adaptation. A chic but relaxed setting. On weekends, the atmosphere can be turned up a notch thanks to the musicians and singers who perform live on a rock tempo.

Part bar, part restaurant, Chico's may seem old-fashioned at first glance, but it turns out to be an authentic place to have a good time. You can hear songs by Julio Iglesias or the Rolling Stones, while gazing at a faded photo of former King Hassan II. The counter is the perfect place to strike up a conversation with the regulars. From the kitchen come tapas and fried fish. You can also go to the nearby market to buy clams. They'll be served to you just like at home, with a glass of wine or a beer - a rarity in the region.

Lux is one of the most popular restaurants for middle-class Tangiers. It is located at the corner of the pedestrian passage of Msala, one of the most animated districts of the city. Its success is such that from 8pm, it is difficult to find a seat. And this, until late in the evening. The atmosphere is very friendly and the waiters are sometimes overwhelmed by the situation. Pizzeria Lux is worth the detour, perhaps more for its overexcited atmosphere than for the quality of its pizzas. Even if they are not bad, far from it.

A cheap address to eat a pizza not far from the beach. The Van Gogh is one of the establishments seeking to breathe new life in Tangiers. Far from the charm of the addresses of the medina, but very much appreciated by young tangéroise.

Marina Smir has two marinas, one to the north of the beach, the other to the south. The southern one is much more popular, and is enclosed within the huge Kabila apartment complex. This is where you'll find Mora & Mess, a cafeteria-pizzeria with a large terrace overlooking the marina. The à la carte menu allows you to enjoy inexpensive meals at any time of day. Good breakfast. During the day, you can choose from pasta, burgers, paninis, salads and a variety of pizzas (large and small), prepared with fresh ingredients.