Gourmet products local specialties and wines 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.

Like Moroccans, we like to start the day by eating out. So there are hours when the bread masters do not empty. Very complete breakfast formulas offer an assortment of freshly baked pastries. A bakery above all, yes, but also a delicatessen, sandwiches and other savoury compositions, on the spot or to take away. This French bakery has become a "master" in the field and is an excellent address when you're feeling a little peckish.

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.

Located at the bottom of Mohammed V Avenue, Sabrine supermarket has been delighting the gourmets of Tangier since 1985. If you can't find what you're looking for, Sabrine is the place to go. The shelves are impeccable and well-stocked with a variety of quality products imported from Italy, England, Spain and France, including organic products. Several fresh departments, including a good butcher's shop, fruits and vegetables, cheese by the slice and a pastry department. Another great advantage is that prices are labeled on the items. Helpful staff.

Located in the Borj district, this tea room has been taken over by a French couple, Laurence and Xavier. For those who appreciated the old establishment, don't worry: the products are just as delicious. This palace of Dame Tartine answers to everyone's hours and tastes: viennoiseries (mini and maxi version) and a large variety of breads perfect for breakfast, salty snacks (pizzas, friands, quiches) for lunch break, good pastries and crêpes for the afternoon snack. A wifi access is available in the new room.

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

For sure, you will not be picky to push the door of this shop which proposes an incredible number of Moroccan and international specialities: spirits, wines, cheeses, pieces of the butcher, tea and coffee... You can find comforting products for expatriates in Morocco (cassoulet, confit, camembert...), as well as those that tourists want to bring back in their luggage. To note a beautiful selection of wines of the country, of which the famous gray which will accompany your house couscous. A very pleasant welcome from the owners.

A good address to do the full of everything at reasonable prices.

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 gourmandise of Myriam, the owner of the shop, has good… Chocolate varieties are many for the confirmed greedy, and if you need advice: !!

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.

This winery produces Epicuria and Volubilia wines, which are featured on the menus of top Moroccan restaurants. The French people who run this estate have a long family experience of wine in France and develop quality vintages here. Here, you can enjoy reds, grays, whites and rosés accompanied by the estate's own olive oil and Moroccan goat's cheese. The setting is splendid: amidst the vines are an early ^20th-century building, a permaculture laboratory garden and a Roman-inspired aromatic garden.

Originally a simple bakery, Charif has become a popular snack bar where you can linger on its large terrace. Especially since you can choose your millefeuille, one of the original pastries or your sandwich directly in the window; everything is homemade and on the spot. Thanks to its success, the establishment has become a favourite place for European expats and is always full, right from breakfast time. Amongst other breads, the French baguette is crispy as you can imagine, which explains everything.

Charles Mélia established his vineyards near Essaouira in 1994. As a winegrower in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, he realized that Rhone grape varieties lent themselves perfectly to the local terroir. That's how, 30 years and 52 hectares later, Val d'Argan produces 200,000 bottles a year and blends 13 different grape varieties, from ugni blanc to clairette; from muscat noir to syrah, not forgetting mourvèdre. The estate is the only one of its kind in the region, as the vines are grown closer to Meknes, and the only organic vineyard in the whole country.

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.

Germaine and Housseine worked in close contact with Moroccan farmers, helping them to implement virtuous technical itineraries. Now they're at the other end of the chain, marketing and promoting farm products grown with respect for nature and people. Located in Sidi Ghanem, their grocery store offers certified organic or agroecological fresh produce, as well as local products. After a visit, you can fill your suitcase with honey from Souss, dried vegetables from Errachidia or Amlou.