Follow the smoke from a tanjia pot through Derb Dabachi, climb stone stairs to a candlelit rooftop above the souks, or duck through an unmarked doorway to find yourself in a jasmine-filled courtyard with a private chef's table. The Medina rewards the curious.
Expect slow-simmered tajines, hand-rolled couscous prepared only on Fridays, and pastilla dusted with powdered sugar — the dishes that earned Moroccan cuisine its UNESCO heritage status.
Our Picks
Cafe de France
5.0Medina
Dar Yacout
5.0Medina
Nomad
5.0Medina
Al Baraka
4.5Medina
Le Jardin
4.5Medina
The Red House
4.3Medina
Le Tobsil
4.3Medina
Bacha Coffee
4.0Medina
Stall 1 (Aicha)
3.5Medina
El Fenn Restaurant and Rooftop Bar
3.5Medina
L'Mida
3.5Medina
Jemaa el-Fna Food Stalls
3.5Medina
Local Tips
Book riad restaurants 24h ahead — they prep portions, not menus.
Lunchtime is quieter and cheaper in the souks; dinner is the main event.
Wear comfortable shoes — derbs are uneven cobblestone.
Ask your riad host for a personal recommendation — they know the current best.