Where to eat in Meknes

Dining guide

Meknes is an imperial city with a slower, more authentic pace than Fes or Marrakech. The dining scene is centered around Bab Mansour and the Medina, offering traditional Moroccan fare that feels truly home-cooked, alongside the grand cafes of the Ville Nouvelle.

Meknes eats with the confidence of an imperial city that doesn't need to shout. It is surrounded by the most fertile plains in Morocco, which means the vegetables in its tagines and the olives on its tables are among the country's best. The local specialty is often linked to the nearby Tafilalet region—rich, slow-cooked meats and dates. While Marrakech is theatrical, Meknes is domestic and honest. The restaurants near Bab Mansour and the Lahboul gardens serve traditional Moroccan fare that feels like it came from a family kitchen. It is also a city of grand cafes, where the coffee culture in the Ville Nouvelle reflects a relaxed, slower pace of life than nearby Fes.