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Fishing Port — Grilled Fish
Authentic
⭐ 4.7 (156) Fruits de mer 🕐 12h–20h

Fishing Port — Grilled Fish

The best freshly grilled fish, right at Essaouira's fishing port. Pick your fish on the quay, have it cooked to order and enjoy it facing the ocean. An authentic, convivial experience loved by locals and travellers alike.

Taros Café
Iconique
⭐ 4.8 (203) Café & Brunch 🕐 8h–22h

Taros Café

An iconic café in Essaouira's medina, Taros combines a contemporary art gallery, panoramic terrace and bohemian atmosphere. Gourmet brunches, creative cocktails and a breathtaking view over the Atlantic Ocean.

L'Heure Bleue — Fine Dining
Étoilé
⭐ 4.9 (412) Gastronomique 🕐 19h–23h

L'Heure Bleue — Fine Dining

An exceptional Franco-Moroccan table in a prestigious setting. The award-winning chef elevates local flavours with a refined French touch. Curated wine cellar, private sea-view terrace, and a rare level of elegance in Essaouira.

La Découverte — Fish & Seafood
Popular
⭐ 4.6 (178) Fruits de mer 🕐 11h–23h

La Découverte — Fish & Seafood

A restaurant renowned for its fresh seafood platters and royal paella. Set by the sea with a sunny terrace, La Découverte draws both shellfish lovers and families looking for a hearty lunch facing the ocean.

Le Petit Rocher — Healthy & Organic
Bio
⭐ 4.7 (134) Healthy & Bio 🕐 9h–18h

Le Petit Rocher — Healthy & Organic

A small organic restaurant hidden in a secret medina garden. Vegetarian and vegan cuisine, local seasonal produce, cold-pressed juices and gluten-free desserts. A haven of peace for healthy-food lovers in Essaouira.

Dar Moha — Refined Moroccan Cuisine
An institution
⭐ 4.8 (245) Marocain Raffiné 🕐 19h–23h

Dar Moha — Refined Moroccan Cuisine

Dar Moha is an institution in Essaouira. In a 19th-century former palace, chef Moha reinvents traditional Moroccan cuisine with boldness and creativity. Modernised tagines, reimagined pastilla, and a Thousand-and-One-Nights atmosphere.