Chez El Ouazzani — Restaurant in Essaouira

We saw the maakouda (Moroccan potato pancake) in the window and a lady inside making them. I'm SO glad we went inside. This is a very very small restaurant/space with seating along the wall. We only had the pancakes and sat inside to eat them. It was fun watching a local lady cook while we ate. Just being there for the short time made us feel like we found a really special place. She also serves tajine and other specialties. We had just eaten at another place but couldn't pass this place up without stopping. The prices are very reasonable if not lower than most restaurants. Lots of locals were stopping by to buy...

Simple, humble, homy, authentic and absolutely delicious! By far my favorite tajine in Essaouira. The menu is simple, which I like, and changes slightly daily, making it a surprise every time. I went twice, but if I had found this place sooner, I’d have gone every day. If you read this, just go, it’s a must-try! They do run out of food eventually, so best to...

I wish I had a chance to try the couscous but the beef tajine was also delicious. One of the best I’ve had in Morocco. Nice owner. The place is humble and it’s on the other side of what’s placed on google. A must...