Morocco Food Guide: My Top 3 Restaurants (No Tourist Traps!)
After eating my way through Morocco, these three spots stood out—authentic, delicious, and full of local charm. 🥇 TANMIRT (Dades Valley Route) 📍 Hidden Gem: A 4.8-rated oasis in the middle of nowhere! 🍽 Must-Order: Camel Meatballs in Butter Curry – Tender, mildly gamey (in a good way!), served with spiced rice. Grilled Veggie Salad – Fresh, tangy, topped with creamy ricotta. Beef Tagine – Like Moroccan spaghetti Bolognese (with a runny egg on top!). 💵 Cash Only – But the owner kindly accepted our GBP when we ran low on dirhams. Why Go? If you’re road-tripping to the desert, this is THE lunch stop. 🥈 Zeitoun Café (Marrakech - Jemaa el-Fnaa) 🌅 Sunset Spot: Book the rooftop for golden-hour views over the medina. 🍗 Best Dishes: Lamb Tagine – Fall-apart meat with sweet dried fruits. Chicken Couscous – Half a chicken (leg = juicy, breast = dry—fair warning). 🍵 Freebies: Tomato soup + warm bread + bottomless mint tea. Pro Tip: Go around 6 PM to avoid crowds. 🥉 Rujia Chinese Restaurant (Fes) 🇨🇳 Saving Grace: After days of tagines, this hits the spot. 🔥 Wok Hei Heaven: Suan Cai Yu – Light, tangy, with melt-in-mouth fish. Jian Jiao Niu Rou – Thick-cut beef + fiery peppers—better than most UK Chinese spots! 📖 Bonus: Flip through the guestbook for heartwarming traveler notes. Why Go? Owner gives solid travel tips while you eat. 💡 Final Thoughts TANMIRT = Best Adventure Meal Zeitoun = Best Sunset Views Rujia = Best Comfort Food #MoroccoUnfiltered #EatLikeALocal