Restaurants in Tangier Medina: Hidden Courtyards & Traditional Bites
How to navigate the labyrinthine alleyways of the Old Medina to find authentic culinary gems.
The Medina of Tangier is a pedestrian world where aromas of cumin, freshly baked khobz (bread), and blooming mint float through the breeze. Finding a great meal here requires following your senses rather than standard street signs.
Starting from Grand Socco (Place du 9 Avril 1947), enter through Bab Fass to explore the small grill spots where local merchants gather for lunch. Here you will find sizzling kefta, Merguez sausages, and tender liver skewers served with harissa and warm round bread.
Deep inside the Medina along Rue des Postes, Rif Kebdani serves hearty, unpretentious Moroccan dishes—tender beef tagine with prunes and toasted almonds, chicken pastilla dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar, and vegetable couscous.
As you wind your way up towards the Kasbah gate, you’ll encounter hidden courtyard riads and quiet rooftop sanctuaries where you can escape the Medina’s vibrant bustle with a fresh pot of spiced tea and gazelle horn pastries.