A LOCAL’S GUIDE TO THE BEST SPOTS TO EAT IN THE MOROCCAN BLUE CITY

So, you’ve spent your day exploring the winding alleyways of the beautiful Blue Pearl searching for the most Instagrammable spots. You’re famished and now its time to decide on a dinner spot. When we travel, we always try to stay away from franchise restaurants and search for the most unique dining options. In Chefchaouen, the majority of restaurants serve traditional Moroccan tajines, but usually offer a few international menu options for the less adventurous eaters as well. If you’ve chosen to stay in a traditional Riad, you often have the choice to have a meal prepared at the Riad, which can be a nice experience and we recommend this if you’re exhausted from traveling or the weather is less than favorable for going out. If you’re staying in a private Riad or you want to see what else this beautiful city has to offer your tastebuds, here are a few of our recommendations!

1 – MORISCO RESTAURANT :

Morisco restaurant is located on the most famous square in the city Outta Hamam, they manly have Moroccan traditional food but they also offers international cuisine options such as pizza or pasta. Don’t miss the terrace, it has a stunning view on the Kasbah. It’s pretty busy and the service is a little bit slow, be patient !

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  Address : 51, Place Outta Hammam, 91000

2 – ALADDIN RESTAURANT :

Aladdin restaurant is a very popular restaurant in the city, and that’s for many reasons: the atmosphere is romantic, there is a wide range of food options, and it’s affordable. It also has an inviting terrace from which you can enjoy stunning views of Chefchaouen. Click here to check their Menu .

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Address:  Rue Targi 17 Place Utta Hammam 9100

3 – CHEZ HICHAM :

CHEZ HICHAM has one the most famous and reputed tables of Chefchaouen’s city, it’s very well located as it’s close to the main square , it has a beautiful view from the terrace, the ambience is warm and comfortable and the waiters always make sure that you are happy with the service. The food is typically Moroccan and the prices might be a little more expensive than the other places but it’s still reasonable, you won’t be disappointed with CHEZ HICHAM’s Tajines, they worth every dirhams. Click here to check their Menu .

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Address : Chez Hicham, Riad Hicham, Utta Hammam, 91000

4 – ASSAADA RESTAURANT :  

Assaada is an arabic word that means “happiness”, and trust me, you will be happy after eating in this place, your wallet will even be happier because it’s very cheap. The place is simple and cozy, the food is delicious specially the Kefta tajine and also if you are visiting on a Friday, the couscous is a must.

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Address : Rue Abi Khancha, Chefchaouen 91000

5 – MANDALA RESTAURANT :

You want a break from the Tajine & couscous parade in the city? You need familiar comfort food? Mandala pizzeria is the right spot for you, the food is so good that we actually came here twice. It’s a small space but very clean, and nicely decorated. They offer a varied menu that includes pasta, pizza and also a mouthwatering pesto burrata salad, it’s not as cheap as the other local restaurants but it’s still reasonably priced.

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 Address : Avenue Hassan 2, angle Sebanin Chefchaouen 91000

6 – CASA HASSAN RESTAURANT :

Casa Hassan is the go-to place in Chefchaouen, you’ll find a lot of tourists there but don’t worry it’s not a tourist trap. The place serves delicious traditional Moroccan food both vegetarian and meat options in a nice atmosphere .The restaurant is cozy with a fireplace and beautiful decor. They also have an open view to the kitchen, so you could watch them as they creating the famous chicken pastilla, harira, tajine and more.

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Address : 22 Rue Targui, Chefchaouen 91000