Best Restaurants in Tangier: From the Historic Kasbah to the Modern Corniche
A curated exploration of Tangier’s dining scene where Mediterranean flavors meet Moroccan culinary heritage.
Tangier is a city shaped by its strategic geography and rich cosmopolitan history. For decades, international artists, writers, and travelers have walked its whitewashed alleyways in search of inspiration—and exquisite food.
In the historic Kasbah atop the hill, you will find iconic establishments offering panoramic terrace dining overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. Places like Le Salon Bleu and El Morocco Club deliver refined Moroccan-Mediterranean dining with fresh local herbs, couscous with seven vegetables, and slow-braised tagines.
Heading down towards Escalier Waller and the bustling Grand Socco, traditional seafood is king. Saveur de Poisson (affectionately known as Popeye) has built an international cult following around its daily set menu: grilled seasonal catch straight from the Tangier port, dried-fruit infused baby shark skewers, and artisanal strawberry-fig dessert juice.
For Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, the Ville Nouvelle around Boulevard Pasteur and Rue Prince Moulay Abdellah is home to beloved fixtures like Anna & Paolo, where freshly prepared pasta and wood-fired pizzas have delighted regulars for generations.
Along the shimmering shoreline of Malabata and Marina Bay, modern lounges and seafood spots such as Sky 17 and Chiringuito Marina Bay combine fresh grilled sea bass and paella with ocean breezes.