Where to eat in Taza

Dining guide

Taza is the gateway to the mountains, offering hearty, traditional flavors shaped by the Middle Atlas and the Rif. Known for its mountain honey and slow-cooked goat tagines, it is a city of stunning views and honest, unhurried Moroccan cooking.

Taza sits between the Rif and the Middle Atlas, and its cuisine is shaped by its mountainous surroundings and strategic location. The city is famous for its mountain honey, walnuts, and almonds, which find their way into its traditional sweets and breakfast spreads. Taza's food is hearty and focused on preservation—rich olive oils, dried fruits, and spice blends that warm the body. In the restaurants of the old city (Taza Haute), the cooking is deeply traditional, featuring slow-cooked mountain goat and lamb tagines. It is also a city of breathtaking views, where rooftop cafes offer panoramic vistas of the surrounding peaks while serving simple, honest Moroccan tea and pastries. Taza is a place for those who seek the unhurried flavors of the Moroccan highlands.