Marrakesh Food Guide - What to Eat & Where

Must-Try Moroccan Dishes

• Tagine: Slow-cooked stew in a clay pot. Try lamb with prunes, chicken with preserved lemons, or vegetable tagine.
• Couscous: Steamed semolina with vegetables and meat. Traditionally served on Fridays.
• Pastilla: Sweet and savory pie with pigeon (or chicken), almonds, and cinnamon.
• Harira: Hearty soup with tomatoes, lentils, and chickpeas. Popular during Ramadan.
• Moroccan Salads: Zaalouk (eggplant), Taktouka (tomatoes), and carrot salads.
• Mint Tea: Sweet green tea with fresh mint. The national drink.
• Moroccan Bread (Khobz): Round flatbread served with every meal.
• Briouats: Fried pastries filled with meat or seafood.
• Msemmen: Flaky flatbread with honey or cheese.
• Chebakia: Sesame and honey cookies.

Best Restaurants in Marrakesh

Luxury Dining

• La Mamounia (multiple restaurants)
• Le Grand Café de la Poste
• Comptoir Darna

Mid-Range

• Nomad (Medina)
• Cafe Clock
• Le Jardin
• El Fenn

Budget

• Street food at Jemaa el-Fnaa
• Local restaurants in Gueliz
• Food stalls in the souks

Street Food at Jemaa el-Fnaa

• Snail soup (Babbouche)
• Grilled lamb (Mechoui)
• Sardines
• Fresh orange juice
• Mint tea
• Kebabs
• Maakouda (potato fritters)

Culinary Experiences

• Cooking classes (Souk Cuisine, La Maison Arabe)
• Food tours (Marrakesh Food Tours)
• Market visits with chefs
• Rooftop dining experiences