The best pastry shops Morocco

It is the most famous pastry shop in Casablanca, open since 1938. Here, Moroccan tradition and know-how have been perpetuated for four generations for the pleasure of the taste buds. The establishment, renowned among other things for its delicious pastries baked in the traditional oven, is taken by storm by Moroccans, especially during the month of Ramadan. Try the gazelle horns, one of the specialities of the house. Also savoury dishes to take away such as succulent chicken or seafood pastillas. A gourmet address not to be missed.

You can't pass by without going in: the myriad of colors of the macaroons that make you look at them! As its name indicates, Amandine offers you a choice of sweets to take away or to eat on the spot. Birthday cakes, pastries and creamy flans... the shop also makes operas, tarts and pralines. In addition to the very French pastry, Amandine also produces Moroccan cookies. At lunchtime, you can sit down for a quick snack.

Located on the ground floor of the famous Terrace of Spices, this sign has set itself a challenge: to make this address one of Marrakech's references in terms of small sweets. The workshop, with its bay windows, allows you to see the preparation of the delicious pastries, made from real home-made marzipan. Shortbread, chocolate pastilla or classic gazelle horns, to be eaten on the spot on a small wooden bench or to take away.

We discover at the very famous Madame Halami's all the flavours and subtleties of Moroccan pastry, undoubtedly one of the best addresses in Marrakech. Gazelle horns are crunchy and soft as you wish and it is not the only delicacy for which we succumb. We do not hesitate to taste homemade creations such as feqqas with fresh cream and delicate aniseed, ideal at tea time. Al-Jawda also offers delicious fresh juices and catering services. A gourmet break just the way we like it.

Since 1912, four generations have succeeded each other at the helm of this legendary pastry shop in Tangier. If the adventure began with the Macca family from Italy, it continued from 1962 with the Meziane family. Over the years, the various chefs have developed the bakery's baking and pastry-making expertise. The good society of Tangier is supplied here with iced desserts and refined pastries. This is also the place to go to enjoy a pastry or buy a baguette. There are two other addresses in town.

At any time of the day, there is always a queue in front of this tiny shop, and for good reason! A wide choice of pastries and viennoiseries of all kinds, which have made their reputation. To choose your assortment, prefer the morning. Locals and regulars alike jostle in this house, founded in 1928, so that in the evening there is hardly anything left in the shop window! Tables welcome you in a pretty shady patio whose walls are covered with period photographs. A stroll through time, greedy and unavoidable.

On the main square, you can't miss it. Habous is a bakery, but also a pastry shop and ice cream parlour, very well supplied. Manufacture of special breads, pastries and pastillas. Fresh products made with a great concern for hygiene. We come to have our breakfast and sip a good orange juice while watching Ouarzazate wake up. Strong of its success, for nearly 50 years of existence, this family pastry shop does not leave anyone indifferent. The ideal place for a gourmet break in the middle of a walk.

This tea salon offers good ice cream and pastries in a unique setting (or to take away). Birthday cakes, pastries and assembled parts.

Open for 30 years, Matisse is well known by the people of Tangier in search of pastries and pastries. The pure butter croissants have nothing to envy to the croissants made in France. It must be said that Najib the pastry chef (married to a French woman who runs the store) has done some training at Lenôtre and Fauchon. He was one of the first to offer French pastries in Tangier. You'll also find strawberries, black forests, homemade ice cream without additives and excellent mochas. Miniature savory platter with quiches and pizzas.

The Terrasse des Epices pastry shop offers a gourmet break at any time of the day. Briouates with honey, gazelle horns, marzipan and shortbread, about fifty references are proposed on the spot or to take away. These delicious pastries are also made in full view of the customers, a guarantee of quality. On the first floor, you will find a shop selling local products and a barber shop for those gentlemen who would like to have their beards shaved properly.

In the heart of Guéliz, and very close to the Turkish mosque, Al Fadl offers a refined pastry shop. You will obviously find a multitude of varieties of Moroccan cakes covered with honey and almonds and other gazelle horns, but also, if you feel the need, pastries (chocolatines and croissants) and French-style desserts. A little less convinced by the ice creams, we nevertheless recommend this establishment as a sure value. A mini outdoor terrace allows you to make a quick and greedy stop.

Looking for French pastries and viennoiseries? If you're dreaming of lemon meringue pie, opera or mille-feuilles to die for, this is the place to go. What's more, it couldn't be easier to find, since Gontran Cherrier's boulangerie-pâtisserie is located at the very start of chic M. Avenue. He offers us great classics, of course, but made by hand with the creativity that drives him. You can eat here at any time, in the dining room or on the vast parasol-covered terrace. Perfect for a sweet or savory break.

Hakima Halami's house has been renowned for years in the Red City and is undoubtedly the ideal place to taste succulent pastries or to buy them with your eyes closed: gazelle horn, fekka, makrout, baklava, mini briouate with praline, date ghriba or other oriental sweets made with honey and almonds will no longer have any secret for you. To bring back as a gift or to continue the experience once at home.

Excellent pastries at very affordable prices.

The location is ideal for a break near the Jemaâ el Fna square. Its many terraces offer as many atmospheres as the pastries are absolutely exquisite. The waitress patiently explained to us all the ingredients that each of them contained so that our choice would be most judicious. A wide choice of cakes, to be tasted locally or to take away.

Arguably the best bakery/pastry shop in Tangier. With its blond wood front and sleek interior, Dada Anbar exudes an elegant, zen-like atmosphere. Prices a little higher than elsewhere, but quality comes at a price. Pure butter Viennese pastries, lightly sweetened pastries, rghayef, beghrir, briwates, pastilla, savory, sweet, ice creams, everything is tempting. Perfect for a picnic on the beach. Don't forget the cheese cigars: demonic! On the shelf, you'll find a best-of list of delicious Moroccan products to take home in your suitcase.

Gourmet friends, this is a very good address. You can also take a break between two walks, settle down in front of a tea or a noos-noos (coffee with milk) with a little sweetness. The original ghriba diel cacaw (peanut macaroons), among others, are worth the detour. There is a wide range of Moroccan cakes and other sweets to satisfy all taste buds. The shop is frequented by the Souiris, which is a good sign. Don't hesitate to bring home gazelle horns, they travel very well.

Fancy a sweet treat made with organic ingredients, pure butter and seasonal fruit? Pumpkin's delightful patisserie is the place to be. Brownies, lemon muffins, banana cakes, oatmeal cookies, raspberry cheesecake... all these American-sounding recipes will be the perfect accompaniment to the lattes and nus-nus on offer. When it's time for a light snack, make way for a savory tuna pickle baked on sourdough bread. The place ticks all the boxes: artisanal, healthy, good and friendly.

For a hearty breakfast, here you will find a wide selection of pastries and pastries. Also serves pizza.