Le Sirocco — Restaurant in Essaouira

An unforgettable culinary experience in the heart of Essaouira

Le Sirocco was such a standout during our trip to Essaouira that we ended up going back more than once — and each time was just as incredible as the first. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere wraps around you with warmth, charm, and a touch of bohemian elegance. It’s cozy, intimate, and full of soul.

The food is truly unforgettable. Every dish we tried — from the rich, perfectly spiced seafood tagine to the Tanjia and Mrozia — was bursting with flavor and presented with care. Even the fresh bread and starters were delicious and memorable. You can feel the love in every bite.

And the desserts were truly the grand finale. Every bite felt indulgent and refined. The Rzeza dessert was unlike anything we’ve ever tasted — delicate, fragrant, and delightfully crunchy. And the chocolate fondant? The kind of dessert that makes you close your eyes and savor every spoonful. It was the perfect sweet ending to an already exceptional meal.

The live music added a soulful and intimate touch without overwhelming the space — it simply elevated the entire experience. And the service? Impeccable. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do.

Le Sirocco is the kind of place that stays with you long after the meal is over. Whether you’re visiting Essaouira for a few days or longer, don’t miss this spot. We made sure to return — and we’d do it again in a heartbeat.

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Very memorable night. The beef tagine and seafood tagine were both amazing. We had Pil Pil prawns to start which had great flavours and lots of sauce. Great for dipping bread. The wine options all looked great, it's clearly a very curated and considered menu. We had a bio wine local to Essaouira. The restaurant was very busy but despite this the service was great. We had the angel hair dessert called crispy r'zizza, it was an incredible mix of honeyed vermicelli pastry with vanilla ice cream and fruits. The sesame seeds on top were a great edition and really pulled all the flavours togther. Everything in perfect balance. I'm not a big fan of desserts and usually I skip them but this looked different and unusual. I would definitely recommend it! Prices were reasonable and I definitely think we ordered more because of this. There is a kids menu. The atmosphere was completely unexpected. Amazing live music. This was clearly a very established artist with an acoustic guitar. He played some classics and also improvised some songs with what sounded like a Moroccan flamenco twist. At the end of the evening we were dancing. This is not a usual night for me. I am quite a discerning and slightly picky customer so I have to say I am impressed. I will go back, and will recommend it to everyone who goes to Essaouira. Thank you to the staff and musician who made it a wonderful...

Unscrupulous billing. Forgettable food. Avoid this tourist trap!

I've waited a few months before writing this review, hoping my experience was an anomaly. Having gone through other 1-3 star reviews from the last 3 months, a disturbing pattern emerges. One can conclude my experience wasn't a one off.

Note the prices on the menu when placing the order. Then scrutinize your bill. Prices have a mysterious tendency to inflate between the menu and your bill! If you order a small size, check if you've been charged for a larger portion instead (especially water!)

If you'll point out the discrepancy in price, the manager will pretend it's a system glitch. Really? How come other people have complained of the same issue over the last few months?!

The food here is average yet pricier. The chocolate fondant was mediocrity decorated with rose petals.

Menu said tagines came with rice. But had to ask for it. When I did, pretty sure, the waiter muttered a scornful remark in Arabic.

My advice: if you can, skip this restaurant entirely. I stayed a month in the medina. Others in the vicinity like M'Riste Jouhar, Restaurant Berber, Amira, Dar Dasha offer WAAAYYYY better food and service.

For such dishonest businesses, there should be an option of leaving a...