4 Best Restaurants in Tangier, Tangier and the Mediterranean

In 1931, an American architect renovated a kasbah mansion and turned it into El Morocco Club. Today it's three venues in one: a sophisticated restaurant serving a fusion of Mediterranean and Moroccan cuisine, a pretty café terrace, and a seductively lit piano bar. The restaurant menu features fare such as foie gras, seafood couscous, and lemon meringue pie. The café terrace, located under a century-old fig tree, offers more affordable salads and sandwiches and is an excellent choice for a leisurely lunch.

At this iconic, cash-only restaurant, the menu and the price are fixed, so just sit down and prepare to enjoy four courses, designed to be shared by the table. The main event is always the catch of the day—perhaps St. Pierre, dorado, or sole. The dessert might be strawberries (in season) with almonds, smothered in local honey. You'll be served special fruit juice, infused with flowers, cloves, and other secret ingredients, and a souvenir earthenware dish is usually part of the price.

Overlooking the Bay of Tangier, chef-owner Nora Larini’s eclectic menu mixes up Moroccan, Mediterranean, and Asian flavors to great effect. Expect dishes such as Dakhla oysters, magret de canard, seafood paella, and sushi rolls; carnivores can tuck into succulent charcoal-grilled steak. The decor is contemporary and neutral; think white marble, pale wood, and polished concrete, while floor-to-ceiling windows make the most of the views. During the day it has a beach-chic vibe—it's particularly gorgeous at golden hour, while after dark candlelight and a DJ sets the mood until late.

Located within the Minzah Hotel, El Korsan serves traditional Moroccan cuisine in sumptuous style. Specialties include succulent mechoui (roasted lamb or mutton) and slow-cooked tagines, often served to a soundtrack of Andalusian music. The service is attentive, and the decor is classic Moroccan opulence.