3 Best Restaurants in Tangier, Tangier and the Mediterranean

Overlooking Villa Mabrouka’s gorgeous gardens and the sparkling Mediterranean, the alfresco L’Orangerie is one of Tangier’s finest—and most romantic—restaurants. Market-fresh fish and shellfish dominate the Mediterranean-influenced dinner menu—perhaps half a dozen oysters or a platter of fruits de mer. You can also indulge in succulent steaks, classic Italian dishes, or traditional tagines. Make time for an aperitif in the Roof Terrace Bar or a postprandial in the seductively lit Jake’s Bar in the main villa. Reservations required for nonguests.

The decor of this cute café-restaurant reflects Tangier’s mix of cultures. The chef only makes a handful of main dishes a day depending on market finds—perhaps briouates (small pastries stuffed with meat or cheese) or kebabs—and when they're gone, they're gone. Be sure to wash your meal down with a seasonal fresh juice. You can dine anywhere across the three floors, from the cozy ground floor to the relaxed roof terrace. 

West of the Kasbah, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, and set up on seven levels plunging toward the sea, this laid-back cliff café and Tangier institution opened in 1921 and soon became the favorite sunset-watching haunt of locals and bohemian visitors. Waiters impressively deliver 16 steaming cups of sweet tea at a time, along with bowls of bissara (traditional pea soup).