Location: Meknes
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Where to eat Moroccan food in Meknes: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best Moroccan restaurants nearby. Discover the best Moroccan food in Meknes. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Moroccan restaurants near you.. Overlooked by many tourists, Meknes is a bustling modern city of nearly a million in northern Morocco, about 80 miles inland from the capital of Rabat. Local hero Moulay Ismail made Meknes Morocco's hub at the end of the 17th and beginning of the 18th centuries, and his mausoleum is one of the city's main attractions. The Museum of Moroccan Art (housing fascinating jewels and artifacts) and Bab Mansour (the largest and most stunning of the city's gates) are other Meknes sights not to be missed.
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10. Kenza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By marco172015
We arrived late in Meknes very late and found ourselves outside the shut doors of this restaurant. A local friend of the owner saw us and started shouting and knocking really loud to get them to re-open the place only for us. We couldn't really pick from the menu but we got excelllent tajine de poulet au prunes and we felt really welcome and cared for. We also had some amazing conversation with the old man who runs the shop, who gave us nice tips about the city and morocco in english.
9. Restaurant Asma
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By David A
You don't see the restaurant at first, but rather a display case of the meats and vegetables used in preparing the dishes. It sits sideways to the street. Once you walk past, the space opens up to a large room with fabric-covered walls, several tables and a large cabinet containing cookware and different dishes. An art collection of sorts.Abdul Fattah is the host. I stopped in one evening just for mint tea, and found him so engaging and excited about his restaurant that I had to give it a try. I'm glad I did.Between Englsih, Arabic and French, I managed to communicate that I was leaving the meal up to him. He only asked what kind of protein I preferred; I chose chicken. It was a chilly evening, so he started me off with harira, a Moroccan soup. And of course the obiquitous bread. Next, a Moroccan salad accompanied by small plates: an eggplant dish, a bean dish, one of peppers and one that was tomato-based.My chicken came in a beautiful tagine. It was, Abdul Fattah explained, a Berber dish. Delicious. The aroma when I opened it! A largish, juicy thigh. Just a hint of Moroccan lemon in there somewhere. The meal was topped off with - no surprise - mint tea. And a half an hour or so of enjoying the host's company and sharing laughter.
8. Riad Yacout Meknes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By konglarpt
Very wide variety of Moroccan classic dishes. Very crispy chicken pastilla which is not overly sweet (they come in two bite-size pieces per portion so don't be afraid they'll fill you up). Standard couscous (but the couscous itself could be fluffier). Tagine was slightly over cooked (virtually no sauce left in the dish at serving)
7. Collier de la Colombe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 175 reviews
Phone 035 / 555041
Reviewed By juanitocalavera15
Good service too albeit the kitchen is a bit sllw, a bit priced for the area but the food is good and clean. The menu offers you a range of different plates of the area.
6. DAR Sabrina WA Tourate
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By Arunas A
I'm solo low-budget traveler. This is not a place, where you could stay usually, but I was lucky to be able to stay (I got it as a last resort place to stay, huh). I have to mention, that this is not ordinary place: very silent, stylish traditional moroccan-french environment (the landlady is french), food is nicely prepared and served, very minimalistic/essential only for those who wants to stay (as I mentioned - usually it is restaurant only). NOTE: place is very very particular: stylish (like museum for me), but very silent (might be bit uncomfortable for someone). If you want to have some moroccan show, better don't go here!!! But if you want silent, friendly, intimate environment - very very good place to go.Thanks Sabrina!
5. Restaurant Gout de Meknes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 354 reviews
Reviewed By TinaCool888
Had Moroccan couscous with lamb and fresh vegetables! The food was yummy and the staff were very friendly. Had a wonderful conversation with the owner as he explained the history of the beautiful building of which his restaurant was situated in!.
4. Restaurant YA HALA Meknes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By yachtmasterjohn
Just as the previous reviewers have written, good food in a lovely environment. Complimentary tea on arrival and very courteous service. Recommended.
3. Riad Ma Boheme
Overall Ratings
5 based on 323 reviews
Restaurant in a riad in the old medina of meknes in a typical Moroccan setting that offers Moroccan dishes and tajine, pastillas, and couscousse you must order in advance for these dishes, prepare them as at home everything is organic and healthy in the r
Reviewed By lisak12
After five days of tagines, couscous, harira, and brochettes, we were craving something different. He ordered pepperoni pizza and I had mushroom -- both wonderful. Do yourself a favor and reserve a table a day or so in advance just to make sure they don't run out. Some people who arrived after us missed out. The waitress didn't speak much English or French but we managed fine, and the price was a bargain.
2. Aisha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 660 reviews
Reviewed By michelpF117KQ
Great service, nice setting and amazing tasty food at a very affordable price. A must when in Meknes
What to do and see in Meknes, Morocco: The Best Places and Tips
1. Restaurant Baraka
Overall Ratings
5 based on 231 reviews
In the center of the Medina next to the Grand Mosque, offers traditional Moroccan cuisine, friendly for families and large groups
Reviewed By SabineC79
Nourredine is a fine host who wishes you to experience the traditional berbere hospitality in his home. His wife is a fine cook and the tfah couscous (confit onions & prunes with chicken) is not to be missed. We enjoyed chatting about todayâs Moroccan life and culture. Oh and donât forget to visit his âAli Babaâ cave afterwards! I found the most gorgeous silk kaftan and a beautiful handmade mirror, absolutely no pressure to buy. Canât wait to visit again one day with our daughter this time :)
Meknes Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Meknes
