Agadir is one of the best places in Morocco to enjoy food and drink. It’s a city that is geared up for holidaymakers more than any other, so you’ll find a wide range of restaurants, cafés and market stalls catering for everyone from the most adventurous eater to the more cautious diner.

If you’re looking for something a bit special then many, including the King of Morocco, favour the Boulevard du 20 Aout. He frequents this area when eating out, though you won’t get to share a table with him as whichever restaurant he chooses closes to visitors. The familiar signs of western food chains can also be seen in this area, and the beachfront hotels have their own restaurants.

For a more traditional Moroccan eating experience, try the Talborjt district where multilingual waiters serve great Moroccan cuisine for very reasonable prices.

The vast sprawling city of Casablanca is cosmopolitan, blending Arabic and European influences, up to and including its name which means ‘White House’ in Spanish. As you might expect there is a wide variety of food to be sampled here. Strawberries are sold from wheeled carts, tapas restaurants sell Spanish cuisine and there are even a few sushi bars about. And of course there are plenty of places to sample traditional Moroccan food, mainly based around the medina.

You can’t mention Casablanca without thoughts immediately turning to Bogart, Bergman and their meeting in Rick’s Café. Film buffs will be delighted to know it is actually possible to eat in Rick’s Café, or at least a replica (the movie was filmed in California) and it’s a good place to indulge in a Negroni while listening to the pianist play As Time Goes By.

Food in Chefchaouen is a treat for your tastebuds … and your eyes … and your nose…

Every day the scent of baking bread and aromatic herbs fills the streets as dozens of bakers and chefs start work, their wood-fired ovens producing bread, tagines and other tantalising dishes. Their wares are soon available to sample, whether from street food vendors or the many restaurants that can be found up and down the twisting turning alleyways.

As is the Moroccan way, most meals are flavoured with a selection of spices, often turmeric, paprika, cumin and more, to give them that distinctive North African quality. At the same time there is a distinct Rif vibe to the food, with local variations on Moroccan themes that keep it distinct. Fresh is always the order of the day, with locally ingredients used as much as possible to ensure the quality and the taste. The goat’s cheese in particular is a delicacy that is only available in the Chefchaouen area.

When it comes to eating in Dakhla you’ll discover there is a wonderful menu of amazing dishes, just waiting for you to try.
It’s a place where the local cuisine ranges from the familiar to the exotic. Somewhere that you can eat T-Bone steak and hamburgers one day and tajine or some spiced camel the next.

Of course, as Dakhla is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, it’s a town where seafood is king of the kitchen. Freshly caught seabass, prawns, local oysters, royal lobsters, calamari and plenty of other delicious fish is hauled onto the beaches every morning before being transported to the local restaurants and markets to make that day’s delicious meals.

To get a real taste of authentic Essaouira you need to make your way to the port. Every day local fishermen haul in their catch and then arrange it in glistening displays of sardines, lobsters, sole and more fruits of the ocean. Simply choose what you’d like to eat, and the fisherman will grill it for you and serve it up for a small price. You can then sit at a simple table enjoying both the fish and the atmosphere.
There are of course plenty of more formal restaurants in the Windy City – along the coastline where the windsurfers play, in the city centre, and also on the outskirts of the city including a restaurant run by the local vineyard.

If you’re looking for a city rich in traditional Moroccan eating and drinking experiences then Fez is your ideal destination. Mint tea – that most classic of Moroccan drinks – is served everywhere; try the cafés around the souks for a taste, and while you’re there you can  indulge in the famous Moroccan street food that is served around here. Pastilla, couscous, tajines, mechoui – the tantalising recipes haven’t changed for hundreds of years.

Of course, in a city this size, most tastes are catered for, so alongside traditional Moroccan offerings you can find restaurants serving European food, vegetarian meals, and even a few American fast food chains.

Larache, the closest inhabited town to Lixus, has a distinct split parentage that is evident in its buildings, its language and its food and drink.

With African roots overlaid with Spanish culture, the food and drink of Larache is a unique mix of the two. It’s a place where you’re just as likely to see paella on the menu as you are a tagine, and the Mediterranean staples of pizza and pasta are easily found.

The best place to eat out is in the centre of town, around the plaza and the streets that radiate off it. Here sandwich bars, coffee shops, cafés and restaurants will all serve you a range of good food and drink – you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice

To experience the real taste of Marrakech on your holidays, you can’t do better than walk the Jemma El-Fnaa. During the day, between the storytellers and snake charmers, are stalls serving freshly squeezed orange juice and grapefruit juice, dates and oranges. As darkness falls the food sellers emerge, filling the night sky with the smoke and scents of a thousand grills and cooking fires.

Restaurants and cafes aren’t in short supply either. They can be found around the edges of the square, along alleys, in hotels and in people’s homes. Prices vary, but even the most exclusive eateries are good value compared to their European counterparts.

This port city on the Atlantic coast has plenty to offer a hungry traveller, whether it’s traditional stews and tagines, Mediterranean-style dishes such as kebabs and pizzas, or delicious seafood pulled fresh from the blue waters that surround Mazagan.
Many of the city’s best restaurants are around the coastal edge of Mazagan, giving you spectacular views over the ocean as you tuck into your meal of fried fish with chili sauce or aubergine tapenade. Oysters are somewhat of a speciality here too – the famous beds of nearby Oualidia provide the restaurants of Mazagan with this aquatic delicacy.
Further into the city you’ll find more restaurants and cafes, and away from the seafront and the tourist areas it’s very easy to find a seat in an authentic Mazagan restaurant for a taste of the real Morocco.

Once the capital of Morocco, the imperial city of Meknes is surprisingly untouched by tourism, certainly compared with neighbouring Fez or Casablanca. This gives you an authentic and exciting choice when it comes to eating out.

The first place to go in any Moroccan city is the medina, where you’ll find the traditional markets. These are the places to buy street food and Moroccan specialities: fresh meat, fruit, spices and nuts are laid before you in delightful profusion.

If you want a meal in a restaurant then head to the new town and Rue Antsirape – places to eat out line both sides of the main street, whether you want the more traditional harira and couscous, or Mediterranean influenced dishes.

Even on the edge of the desert, Merzouga is still a Moroccan town and this is reflected in the range of dishes available from the cafés and restaurants in town. Couscous and meaty tagines are top of the menu here, but you should also attempt to try Madfouna. Sometimes dubbed the ‘Berber Pizza’, the dough is on the outside, and stuffed with a range of foodstuff, depending on where you are. In this region it’s likely to be pieces of steak and eggs, served with a light salad on the side.

Sometimes known as the crossroads of the south, Ouarzazate is a place where Moroccan and Saharan culture have mixed for centuries, and the cuisine on offer in the town reflects this intermingling of cultures.

There is a profusion of dates and spices on offer, on sale in the souk and used in the recipes of the local cafés and restaurants. This area is the saffron capital of the world, and the usually expensive spice can be bought at a reasonable price. The traditional Moroccan dishes of couscous and tagines, in their distinctive domed pots, are also very much in evidence.

Along the main street and in the central square there are plenty of affordable restaurants serving traditional Moroccan cuisine, but you’ll also find the European influence here with pizzas and French cuisine.

Eating out in the capital is easy, affordable and rewarding. Around the medina in the centre of the city you’ll find numerous stalls selling all manner of Moroccan food and drink­ – fish, salads, rotisserie chicken, kebabs and beans can all be found and enjoyed easily. If you’re looking for a sweet option, there are vendors who will sell you delicious pancakes or pain au chocolat.

If you’d like to eat your meal sitting down, take a stroll down Avenue Mohammed V for traditional restaurants, circle out a little further and try the food in the Hassan Quarter, or visit the coastline for some expertly cooked fresh fish.

And when you want to prepare your own it’s easy to buy ingredients; the souks of the medina are full of stalls that sell everything from fruit to meat to spices.

People come to enjoy Saïdia for many reasons: the long sandy beaches, the excellent climate, the leisure facilities … and the cuisine.

The food in this part of Morocco is famous for having a rich and subtle variety of flavours and it’s evident in the many unique dishes that are on offer here. Order berkoukes and you’ll be served with a highly spiced soup created with wheat and seasonal vegetables. Karane is a smooth puree made from flour and chickpeas, and ka’aks are crispy ring-shaped biscuits made with aniseed, cardamom and sesame seeds. The region is also famous for makrouts – delicious little fried semolina cakes studded with dates and then smothered in honey.

The village of Taghazout is surf central, and as you’d expect the cuisine on offer reflects this. Coffee, fruit juice, smoothies, frozen yoghurt and chocolate chilli brownies are all on sale along the beachfront, along with plenty of traditional Moroccan dishes to replace those calories burnt on the board.

Being a coastal resort, fresh seafood plays a big part in the Taghazout diet and is served everyday alongside delicious staples including spicy tangines and flavoursome kefta. Several places in Taghazout offer European dishes like pizza, French cuisine, and even burgers for the less adventurous diner. Food is generally good value and people tend to eat out for this reason, leading to an ebullient and sociable dining culture.

When you’re hungry in Tamuda Bay, head to Mohammed V Avenue where you’ll find a pedestrianised street lined with restaurants, cafes and street vendors.

For a truly traditional experience visit the town’s Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a great place to uncover the area’s multicultural heritage, including the cuisine. Whether it’s something cooked or the raw ingredients you’re sure to find something here to tempt your tastebuds. Situated on the Moroccan Mediterranean coast the seafood here is fresh and plentiful and you should attempt to try as much of it as possible. And if you’re looking for something to drink, try the ZaaZaa, a mix of avocado, almonds, apple and banana: the ultimate superfood cocktail and refreshingly exotic.

The food and drink on offer in Morocco’s northernmost city is a fascinating blend of Moroccan, European and Mediterranean cuisine. Walk along the beachfront and you’ll find some of Tangier’s best restaurants, quality establishments with amazing views across the Strait of Gibraltar. If you find yourself in the centre of Tangier then you can get food at the numerous restaurants, cafes and street vendors around the main plaza. Being a coastal city, fresh seafood is always on the menu and you’ll have a wide and delicious choice that ranges from flat fish to lobsters to calamari. And should you fancy a tipple with your meal (or without), Tangier is one of the few places in Morocco where alcohol can be readily found and consumed.

When it’s time to eat in Zagora you’ll have plenty of options for your dining pleasure. There are many restaurants in town, most towards the centre, and they serve a wide selection of traditional Moroccan dishes – fill your plates with couscous, tagines, or perhaps Madfouna – the ‘Berber Pizza’. These delicious dishes have the dough on the outside, and are filled with all sorts of different foods such as lamb, steak, eggs, beef and vegetables. It’s also worth visiting the souk and selecting your own wonderfully fresh food from the friendly stall holders.