The signature dish here — reviewers consistently mention the chicken tagine with lemon as what makes them return. Meat is cooked until it shreds, lemon is tangy and cuts the richness, and portions are enormous.
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Best value meal in the medina — huge portion, authentic flavour, half the price of tourist restaurants.
This single tagine could feed two people — portions are very generous.
Morocco's national soup — tomatoes, lentils, and chickpeas simmered with cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric until rich and warming. Eaten throughout Ramadan.
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Start with this — it's warming, flavourful, and won't take space from the main course.
Simple, daily couscous — light, fluffy grains topped with whatever vegetables are in season, served with spiced broth on the side.
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Light, wholesome, and filling — good choice for lunch before exploring the medina.
Traditional tanjia cooked underground in coals until the meat surrenders completely. This version is richly spiced with garlic and cumin, served in its vessel.
Tips from diners
This needs advance ordering — tanjia cooks for hours. Call when you arrive in town.
The 'royal' version uses better cuts of meat and more expensive garnishes. Prunes caramelize in the braise, almonds stay crunchy, and cinnamon dust finishes it.
Tips from diners
Step up from the chicken tagine but still well under 100 MAD — worth trying for comparison.
Dar L'hssira is tucked away in a small alley off Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, five minutes' walk from the Bahia Palace. The restaurant is intimate, seating only a small number of diners per night, with air conditioning and traditional Moroccan background music. It's known locally for generous portions of authentic dishes at prices well below tourist-focused restaurants.
Location is tricky — it's down a narrow alley off Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid. Ask a local or use offline maps if you're coming.
Popular restaurant with limited seating — expect 30-60 minute waits at lunch and dinner. Arrive early or call ahead.
Cash only — no cards accepted. Come prepared.
The intimate setting and small size make this good for solo diners — you'll often meet other travelers.
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