What are the best chicken dishes in Marrakech?

Based on diner recommendations, the best chicken dish in Marrakech is at Roti D'or. We compared 52 restaurants serving chicken dishes.

How much do chicken dishes cost in Marrakech?

Chicken dish prices in Marrakech range from MAD32.00 to MAD275.00 across 52 restaurants.

Best Chicken Dishes in Marrakech

52 restaurants compared

Price range: MAD32.00 – MAD275.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Chicken Dishes in Marrakech (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 52 restaurants:

Chicken Kebab at Roti D'or, MAD80.00 (Medina)
Chicken Tajine with Lemon at Al Baraka, MAD38.00 (Route de Fez)
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives at La Table Ocre, MAD115.00 (Medina)
Pasta Alfredo with Chicken at Dar El Benna, MAD75.00 (Gueliz)
Shish Taouk at Chez Zaza, MAD80.00 (Medina)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 52 Chicken Dishes

Chicken Kebab

Roti D'or

Medina·$$

MAD80.00

Marinated chicken kebab grilled until charred, served with orange sauce.

Tip: A good lighter option for lunch — the sauce makes it memorable.

Chicken Tajine with Lemon

Al Baraka

Route de Fez·$

MAD38.00

Whole or half chicken cooked with preserved lemon, olives, and herbs.

Tip: A good entry point to Moroccan tajine if you're not ready for lamb. The lemon keeps it fresh rather than heavy.

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives

La Table Ocre

Medina·$$

MAD115.00

Tender chicken thighs braised with green olives, preserved lemon, and warm spices.

Tip: This dish is lighter than beef tagine — good if you want hearty but not heavy.

Pasta Alfredo with Chicken

Dar El Benna

Gueliz·$$

MAD75.00

Fettuccine in a creamy Alfredo sauce with tender chicken pieces.

Tip: Good if you want something warm and familiar. Ask for extra grated cheese on top.

Shish Taouk

Chez Zaza

Medina·$$

MAD80.00

Chicken breast skewers marinated and grilled with sumac yogurt.

Tip: If you want grilled meat but prefer chicken, this is well-executed.

Chicken Pastilla

Le Marrakchi

Medina·$$

MAD110.00

Crispy phyllo pastry filled with spiced chicken, almonds, and eggs.

Tip: Order one pastilla to share as an appetizer before your main — the crispy exterior and soft filling is elegant and not too heavy.

Shish Taouk

MÖ-MÖ

Medina·$

MAD100.00

Marinated chicken skewers grilled over charcoal, served with sumac yogurt.

Tip: A reliable choice that showcases their grilling skill.

Chicken with Mushroom Stuffing

Lao Marrakech

Guéliz·$$$

MAD240.00

Poached chicken breast filled with duxelles and finished with a light cream sauce.

Tip: This is the best value main on the menu — generous portion, same plating effort as dishes 40+ MAD more expensive.

Couscous with Chicken

Chez Zaza

Medina·$$

MAD85.00

Fluffy couscous with braised chicken, vegetables, and warming spices.

Tip: Good value and filling — enough for lunch and dinner.

#10

Chicken Seffa

Dar Anika Kitchen

Medina·$$$

MAD155.00

Shredded chicken mixed with thin vermicelli noodles, eggs, and warm spices, traditionally layered and served whole.

Tip: Hearty and warming — good choice if you want comfort food but something different from tagine.

#11

Grilled Chicken Half

Al Baraka

Route de Fez·$

MAD32.00

Half a marinated chicken grilled until the skin crisps and the meat stays juicy.

Tip: One half easily feeds one person with bread. Share two halves if you're very hungry.

#12

Couscous Tfaya (Chicken)

Dune Rooftop

Medina·$$

MAD130.00

Fluffy couscous with chicken, chickpeas, seasonal vegetables, and caramelized onions.

Tip: Ask if they have the Friday version — it's often richer and more beloved.

#13

Chicken Tagine with Olives and Lemon

Dune Rooftop

Medina·$$

MAD125.00

Slow-cooked chicken with green olives and preserved lemon in a clay pot.

Tip: This is their signature — order it to taste what they do best.

#14

Tangy Chicken Tagine

Le Slimana Restaurant & Rooftop

Medina·$$

MAD160.00

Chicken with preserved lemon and olives — bright, acidic sauce.

Tip: This is lighter than beef versions — a good choice if you want traditional tagine without feeling too full afterward.

#15

Chicken Tanjia

Tanjia Secrets

Medina·$

MAD55.00

Chicken slow-cooked with preserved lemon and olives in a clay pot.

Tip: Half the price of lamb tanjia but still delicious — good value if you want to try the cooking method without the premium meat cost.

#16

Chicken Tagine

Terrasse Bakchich

Medina·$

MAD75.00

Chicken braised with preserved lemon and green olives.

Tip: The most affordable tagine here and still delicious — best value.

#17

Couscous Royal

Dar Najat Riad

Medina·$$

MAD275.00

Steamed semolina with lamb, chicken, and seasonal vegetables.

Tip: Book couscous royal for group dinners — the spectacle of the platter arriving is part of the experience, and everyone gets to taste both proteins.

#18

Chicken Tajine with Preserved Lemon and Olives

Koulchi Zine

Medina·$$

MAD140.00

Slow-cooked chicken with bright green olives and tart preserved lemon.

Tip: Their traditional approach to this classic is reliable.

#1993% recommend

Chicken Tagine

Dar Najat Riad

Medina·$$

MAD250.00

Slow-cooked chicken with seasonal vegetables and warm spices.

Tip: Call by noon if you want to eat that night — the kitchen starts cooking at 4pm for evening service. 24-hour notice is safer.

#2093% recommend

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives

La Terrasse des Épices

Medina·$$

MAD130.00

Braised chicken thighs with green olives, preserved lemon, and warm spices.

Tip: Share this with bread and perhaps one other dish — it's generous and meant for two.

#2193% recommend

Chicken Tagine with Lemon

Dar L'hssira

Medina·$

MAD75.00

Tender chicken slow-cooked with preserved lemon, green olives, and warming spices.

Tip: Best value meal in the medina — huge portion, authentic flavour, half the price of tourist restaurants.

#2292% recommend

Chicken Pastilla

Dar Zellij

Medina·$$$

MAD110.00

Crisp phyllo pastry layered with spiced chicken, almonds, and orange blossom, dusted with cinnamon and sugar.

Tip: Eat this immediately when it arrives — it's best hot and crispy, and will soften if it sits for 5 minutes.

#2392% recommend

Chicken Lemon Tagine

Terrasses Des Arts

Medina·$$

MAD145.00

Braised chicken with fresh lemon and herbs.

Tip: This is lighter than beef tagines but equally flavorful — good if you want traditional Moroccan without feeling heavy afterward.

#2491% recommend

Chicken Pastilla

La Table Ocre

Medina·$$

MAD120.00

Flaky pastry with shredded chicken, almonds, onions, eggs, cinnamon and sugar.

Tip: If you've never had pastilla, order this — it's the sweet-savory contrast that defines Moroccan cuisine.

#2591% recommend

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives

Chaabi Restaurant

Medina·$

MAD50.00

Tender chicken braised with green olives, preserved lemon, and warm spices.

Tip: Half the price of beef tagine but equally delicious — this is how locals eat every week.

#2691% recommend

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon

Chouf L'Or

Medina·$$

MAD100.00

Braised chicken with preserved lemon, green olives, and onions in a warm spiced sauce.

Tip: Order this as your first dish. It's traditional, well-made, and tells you whether the kitchen is operating at the level reviewers describe.

#2790% recommend

Chicken Tagine with Almonds and Raisins

Chez Chegrouni

Medina·$

MAD50.00

Slow-cooked chicken in aromatic sauce with dried fruit and warm spices.

Tip: The rooftop seating fills up by sunset — go early for a table with a direct view over the square, or risk standing room only.

#2890% recommend

Chicken Tagine

Amal Women's Training Center

Gueliz·$

MAD35.00

Traditional Moroccan tagine with slow-cooked chicken in spiced sauce, often with dried fruits.

Tip: Book for a group dinner (20+) to reserve the space. The chefs will prepare a special menu and the whole experience becomes more intimate.

#2990% recommend

Grilled Beldi Chicken

Bladna

Ourika Valley·$

MAD65.00

Free-range local chicken grilled over charcoal until skin crisps and meat stays moist.

Tip: Order a whole chicken to share among 3-4 people. It arrives hot and you tear into it with bread and salad.

#3089% recommend

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives

La Maison Arabe

Medina·$$

MAD240.00

Fall-apart tender chicken in aromatic spiced sauce with bright preserved lemon and bitter-sweet green olives.

Tip: Request couscous or bread alongside — the tagine sauce is too good to leave on the plate.

#3189% recommend

Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemons

Dar Chibania

Medina·$$

MAD180.00

Tender chicken slow-cooked with green olives, preserved lemons, and warm spices in a clay tagine.

Tip: Don't skip the broth — tear bread and use it to soak up the liquid at the bottom.

#3288% recommend

Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives Tagine

Al Khayma Marrakech

Medina·$$

MAD115.00

Tender chicken braised with green olives, preserved lemon, and cumin.

Tip: A lighter lunch option that still feels like a proper meal — good if you're not in the mood for heavier beef.

#3388% recommend

Chicken Pastilla

Le Foundouk

Medina·$$$

MAD95.00

Crispy phyllo filled with shredded chicken, almonds, and egg, finished with cinnamon and powdered sugar.

Tip: Eat this immediately while it's hot — the phyllo softens quickly. The pastilla is best in the first two minutes.

#3488% recommend

Chicken and Pear Tagine

Le Jardin

Sidi Abdelaziz·$$

MAD125.00

Tender chicken with caramelized pears, almonds, and a touch of cinnamon in a clay tagine.

Tip: Pair with fresh Moroccan mint tea — the restaurant makes it strong and aromatic.

#3588% recommend

Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemons

Riad Anais

Medina·$

MAD100.00

Slow-cooked chicken with green olives, preserved lemon, and traditional warming spices.

Tip: Popular choice — portions are generous and it's a true introduction to Moroccan cooking.

#3688% recommend

Chicken Pastilla

Votre Table

Medina·$$

MAD110.00

Crispy phyllo pastry with shredded chicken, almonds, and cinnamon-dusted sugar.

Tip: Order this — pastilla is a Moroccan classic and this version is refined.

#3787% recommend

Chicken Tagine

Dar Chef

Medina·$

MAD85.00

Slow-cooked chicken with seasonal vegetables and warming spices.

Tip: Best value tagine in the medina — giant portion, real flavour, cheap price.

#3886% recommend

Chicken Tagine

La Fontaine des Épices

Medina·$

MAD95.00

Slow-cooked chicken with traditional Moroccan spices and seasonal vegetables.

Tip: This is a good intro to Moroccan cooking — not expensive, tasty, and you'll know within 10 minutes if you want to explore further.

#3986% recommend

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives

Narwama

Medina·$$$

MAD140.00

Poached chicken thigh braised with preserved lemon, cracked green olives, and warm spices.

Tip: If you're unsure which menu tier to book, ask your server which proteins are featured at each level. Chicken is usually the most accessible price point.

#4085% recommend

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon

Azar

Guéliz·$$$

MAD140.00

Moroccan-spiced braised chicken with preserved lemon, green olives, and onions.

Tip: Pair this with couscous or rice if you want a substantial meal. The sauce is too good to waste on the plate — soak it up.

#4185% recommend

Chicken Pastilla

Medina Charm Riad Restaurant

Medina·$$

MAD95.00

Crispy phyllo pastry with shredded chicken, almond cream, and cinnamon dust.

Tip: If you try one pastilla in Marrakech, this is a good one — well-executed and generous.

#4285% recommend

Chicken Lemon Tagine

Haj Boujemaa

Gueliz·$

MAD45.00

Chicken slow-cooked with preserved lemons, olives, and Moroccan spices.

Tip: At 45 Dh, this is excellent value. The preserved lemons are the main ingredient and they're expensive, so good pricing here.

#4385% recommend

Chicken and Vegetable Couscous

Narwama

Medina·$$$

MAD145.00

Hand-rolled couscous with tender poached chicken, seasonal vegetables, and a light broth.

Tip: This is lighter than meat tagines and sits well even after a full evening. Good for later seatings if you're worried about sleeping on a heavy meal.

#4485% recommend

Chicken Tagine

Bladna

Ourika Valley·$

MAD60.00

Slow-cooked chicken in traditional Moroccan spiced sauce, often with dried fruit.

Tip: Ask the server what today's tagine is—it changes daily. They're all good, but some days have special versions.

#4584% recommend

Chicken Tagine

Riad Laarouss Restaurant

Medina·$

MAD100.00

Slow-cooked chicken with seasonal vegetables and warming Moroccan spices.

Tip: Good introductory tagine — not fancy but authentic and the street views from the rooftop make the experience.

#4682% recommend

Grilled Chicken Skewers

Haj Boujemaa

Gueliz·$

MAD35.00

Charcoal-grilled chicken on wooden skewers, served with salad and bread.

Tip: A quick lunch option. Eat within 20-30 minutes. The skewers stay hot longer if you eat right away.

#4781% recommend

Crispy Skin Chicken

Palais Pyar

Ouarzazate Road·$$$

$33.00

Locally sourced poultry with skin crisped to shattering texture, served with seasonal accompaniments.

Tip: This main is lighter than the steak while remaining satisfying. Pair with a wine from the restaurant's Moroccan selection.

#4880% recommend

Chilli Soy Chicken Wings

Le Kilim

Gueliz·$$

MAD40.00

Crispy fried chicken wings glazed in chilli and soy reduction, served with sesame seeds.

Tip: Perfect for bar seating with a drink. Share with friends or eat solo with a cold beer or juice.

#4980% recommend

Chicken Wok with Cashew Nuts

Narwama

Medina·$$$

MAD150.00

Stir-fried chicken breast with cashews, scallions, ginger, and a light soy-based sauce.

Tip: The chicken wok comes in smaller portions than the tagines — if ordering à la carte, budget for a starter or side.

#5080% recommend

Roast Chicken Couscous

Café Clock

Kasbah·$$

MAD100.00

Fluffy hand-rolled couscous with roasted chicken, chickpeas, and seasonal vegetables in a light broth.

Tip: This is typically available Friday and Saturday. Call ahead on other days if you specifically want it.

#5178% recommend

Kimchi Crispy Chicken Burger

Le Kilim

Gueliz·$$

MAD70.00

Fried chicken patty with Korean kimchi, mayo, and lettuce on a brioche bun.

Tip: Order extra napkins—it's crispy and juicy, and the kimchi mayo runs. Worth the mess.

#5275% recommend

Chicken Tagine with Lemon

Chez Ali

Palmeraie·$$$

Slow-cooked chicken with preserved lemons and olives.

Tip: Ask about vegetarian tagine options. They're available but not standard—request in advance.