The Southern Atlantic Coast Restaurants
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1. La Fromagerie
$$$$ | |A few miles outside town on the edge of thuya and olive groves, owner Abderrazak welcomes you warmly to his artisanal cheesery and open-air restaurant. Enjoy a fixed-menu lunch of salads topped with local goat- and sheep-milk cheeses, followed by (for nonvegetarians) a mechoui (lamb spit roast), and wine to complement. You'll find it hard to move after the feast.
Rte. de Safi, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0666-23–35–34Known For
- Large portions
- Wine served with meals
- Cash required for payment
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2. Silvestro
$$ | Medina |A long-standing favorite among locals, expats, and tourists, this authentic Italian restaurant serves the best crispy pizzas in the medina, straight from a wood-fired oven. The menu also features home-cooked pasta dishes. Diners eat in an eclectically decorated dining room or upstairs on the enclosed terrace. Wines and other alcoholic drinks are available.
70, rue Laalouj, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-47–35–55Known For
- Large portions
- Alcoholic drinks
- Enclosed terrace for dining
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Rate Includes: Closed during Ramadan -
3. Taros
$$$$ | |This restaurant and bar with a Mediterranean menu is the place to be in the evenings. It's named after the wind that blows off the sea, which you can feel firsthand if you're having cocktails on the terrific rooftop terrace with views of the port. The menu includes seafood (try the Oualidia oysters when in season), hamburger, and roasted Camembert. At night a band or DJ plays on the roof to a hip crowd. On chillier evenings on the terrace, ask the staff for a poncho.
Pl. Moulay Hassan, at Rue de la Skala, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-47–64–07Known For
- Nightly music
- Delicious food
- Oualidia oysters in season
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4. Umia
$$$$ | |Tucked away along the skala, this chic restaurant is a real treat, offering a daily changing menu—prepared in an open kitchen—that blends seasonal and local ingredients with French savoir faire. The airy restaurant draws in a clientele of expats and tourists with its muted dove grays, glossy white furniture, and quirky art touches, such as a gorgeous Gnaoua mural. Be sure to try the goat cheese from a women's co-op in nearby Meskala; you also can't miss the chocolate fondant with salted caramel ice cream.
22 bis, rue de la Skala, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-78–33–95Known For
- Chocolate fondant
- Good service
- Sleek minimalist decor
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5. Caravane Café
$$$$ | |This popular, renovated riad filled with the artwork and collections of its host, artist Didier Spindler, offers an imaginative menu that is a fusion of Moroccan, European, and Asian flavors. The decor is an eclectic mix, with Buddha statues, pop art, and palm trees. There is nightly entertainment in the form of a band or fire eater, as well as a great wine list. The trio of desserts is the perfect sharing dish to conclude your meal (and often features more than three sweet delicacies). It's recommended to make a reservation for dinner, particularly during peak tourist seasons.
2 bis, rue Cadi Ayad, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-78–31–11Known For
- Hip clientele and atmosphere
- Trio of desserts for sharing
- Nightly entertainment
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
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6. Dar Caravane
$$$$ | |Set in beautiful gardens, Dar Caravane is a great choice for lunch and to escape the winds at the beach with a day by the pool. Like its sister restaurant (Caravane Café) in the town center, the menu fuses world flavors reflecting the travels of the owners, Didier and Jean-Paul. The menu is à la carte and the pool free to use, unlike many other similar properties, which charge a fixed price. There are also a few luxury suites for overnight stays, as well as a gallery, fashion boutique, and spa. Dinners can be arranged for groups and special occasions.
Rte. d'Agadir Km 1, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-78–48–04Known For
- Beautiful gardens and pool
- Fusion of flavors from Morocco, Asia, and Europe
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7. Dar Mounia
$$ | Medina |Located in the heart of the medina, this unpretentious Moroccan restaurant is spacious and cool. Hidden among the extensive menu of couscous, tagine, and pastilla variations are a few refreshing surprises like a grilled zucchini short-crust tart or a marinated fish kebab. Wash it down with a zingy freshly squeezed lemon juice with ginger. Along with good food and decent prices, there's also a kids' menu. No alcohol is served.
2, rue Laalouj, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-47–29–88Known For
- Lemon juice with ginger
- Simple, tasty food at a reasonable price
- Credit cards not accepted
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8. Gelateria Dolce Freddo
$ | |Come here for the best coffee and the best ice cream in town; its location on the main square is also great for people-watching. Pick a shady seat on the inside of the terrace under a parasol to avoid the passing street hawkers.
Pl. Moulay Hassan, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0663-57–19–28Known For
- Homemade gelato
- Varieties of coffee drinks
- Cash required for payment
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9. La Licorne
$$$ | |Come to this Moroccan restaurant for a selection of tagines with flavor combinations you don't often find, such as tagine of beef with honey and dried fruits or saffron chicken with almonds. It has an excellent selection of seafood dishes and desserts, along with a selection of Morocco's finest wines. The dark-wood decor is highlighted by colorful lanterns.
26, rue de la Scala, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-47–36–26Known For
- Extensive selection of Moroccan and foreign wines
- Beautiful, romantic atmosphere
- Cash required for payment
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch -
10. La Table by Madada
$$$$ | |Occupying a former warehouse of the sultan's Jewish traders, this is one of three Madada brand businesses in Essaouira. The restaurant and bar offers fresh seafood prepared imaginatively and according to the seasons, such as a monkfish tagine with caramelized apples. You can also pop in to enjoy tapas and a cocktail. There is live music on the weekends. While pricier than other establishments in the area, Madada's enduring popularity with residents of the local upscale hotels proves it's worth every penny. Be sure to reserve a table ahead of time, especially in summer.
7, rue Youssef el Fassi, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-47–21–06Known For
- Books up, so reserve ahead
- Lobster pastilla
- Live music entertainment on weekends
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch -
11. Le Mogadorien
$$$ | |Often overlooked in favor of the smaller, lounge-style restaurants farther along the street, Le Mogadorien has a similar menu but a lot more style, with decor that reflects Essaouira's Amazigh, Arab, Jewish, and Christian heritage and gives you a choice of low-slung Moroccan salon seats or regular chairs and tables. Chef Najiba prepares a range of Moroccan classics and local seafood. The vegetarian tagine features no less than eight vegetables; ask for it with tfaya (caramelized onions and raisins) for an authentic twist. Alcohol is not served.
7, pl. Chefchaouni, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-47–49–50Known For
- Excellent service
- Hearty portions
- Vegetarian options
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12. Le Patio
$$$ | |Moroccan cooking comes with a twist at this French-run restaurant; for example, fish tagines are made with pears, apples, or prunes. The small tables are set around a large, starry lantern, and the deep-red walls, white muslin, and candles create a romantic atmosphere, although it's a little too dark for gazing into each other's eyes. There is a decent list of local wines.
28 bis, rue Moulay Rachid, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-47–41–66Known For
- Fresh fish dishes
- Local wines
- Large menu
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13. Pâtisserie Driss
$ | |This local institution off the main square dates back to 1929. Prices are very reasonable, so you can start your day with great coffee and breakfasts; you can also take your pick from the French and Moroccan pastries baked fresh every day. Take away some cakes and coffee in the late afternoon and eat them at one of the cafés on the square—it's what the locals do.
9, rue el Hajjali, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-47–27–93Known For
- Cheap eats with local flavor
- Generously sized pastries
- Cash required for payment
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14. Platinium
$ | Quartier des Dunes |A few blocks east of the beach is one of the city's best cafés, where excellent salads, pasta, pizza, and meat and fish dishes are served all day. Breakfasts come in European or Moroccan style. During Ramadan, the ftour (the meal to break the fast) is particularly good value. Otherwise, just come by for a nous-nous (half milk, half coffee) and watch the world go by.
Av. Lalla Amina, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, 44100, Morocco0524-78–50–91Known For
- Cash required for payment
- Large selection of pizzas
- Modern, airy space with shaded outdoor terrace
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15. Restaurant Laayoune
$$ | |The food here is simple, traditional, and tasty, but the atmosphere is particularly lovely, especially in the evening, when lights and candles bring the small space to life. This is the most popular of several salon-style Moroccan restaurants in the area, which means you may have to wait for a table.
4 bis, rue El Hajjali, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-47–46–43Known For
- Offers some fixed menus with large portions
- Organic ingredients
- Credit cards not accepted
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16. The Loft
$$ | |Cozy and chic, this café and restaurant offers a small seasonal, changing menu of fresh local produce and seafood, and a few surprises such as a mille-feuille of eggplant and goat cheese. After your meal, try a spiced coffee or Amazigh tea.
5, rue Hajjali, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-78–44–62Known For
- Arty, bohemian decor
- Vegetarian options and spiced coffee
- Cash required for payment
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17. Triskala
$ | |Near the ramparts, this vegetarian restaurant creates a cozy atmosphere, with quirky design and simple, tasty, seasonal food such as the falafel platter, sardine ball tagine, and stuffed eggplant. The chocolate gâteau is pretty amazing, too.
58 bis, rue Touahen, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0524-47–63–71Known For
- Chocolate gâteau
- Intimate corners and secret mezzanine areas for dining
- Cash required for payment
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18. Vague Bleue
$ | |One of Essaouira's best-kept secrets, this little hole-in-the-wall restaurant never fails to impress. Manager Brahim offers freshly prepared Italian mains (fish, chicken, and pasta), all served with a trio of salads and two juices to start. The ray with caper butter sauce is especially incredible. The place is tiny, so if you can't get in at first, come back later.
2, rue Sidi Ali Ben Abdullah, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco0611-28–37–91Known For
- Small and hard to find (but worth it)
- Simple, good-value food
- Cash required for payment
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Fri.
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