Mediterranean cuisine restaurants Morocco

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.

The choice is varied, between Mediterranean cuisine and ancestral Moroccan specialties such as royal couscous, R'fissa, tangia, lamb or chicken medfouna, various and varied tajines, vegetable or fish pastillas, seafood, candied lamb shoulder... All concocted with organic and natural products for refined results. Special menus are also elaborated: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan... On request we will send you an access map.

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.

It's at the northern end of the beach, at the entrance to the new marina, that the whole Les Blancs team operates, a very elegant establishment dressed all in white. Chef Zubero Naya heads up the kitchen, where patatas bravas and paella valenciana are simmered. In fact, this specialty comes in a choice of several versions. As you'd expect, Spanish flavours take pride of place, but you'll also find more classic Mediterranean dishes such as pizza. Whether it's a bay window, a terrace or a counter, you can choose the most appropriate spot to enjoy your meal.

Cactus hanging on the walls, teapots in rows of onions, contemporary style and colour, for a tasty and gourmet cuisine with local and market products, the catch of the day and local specialities. Bibi, the cheerful owner, gives us a taste of her Mediterranean cuisine, but not only! You will also find French dishes, but also preparations inspired by travelers. No need to talk about the menu, as it is constantly changing. An excellent address that is already a must in Essaouira!