Where to eat in Tetouan

Dining guide

Tetouan's food reflects its unique Andalusian heritage and Mediterranean location. Expect refined sweets, fresh white fish from nearby Martil, and vibrant cafe-filled plazas. It is the sophisticated culinary capital of northern Morocco.

Tetouan is where the Mediterranean meets the Rif, and its food is defined by its Hispano-Moresque heritage. The city was rebuilt by refugees from Andalusia, and you taste it in the refinement of its sweets and the prevalence of white fish. In the Medina, you'll find unique dishes like the Tetouanese tagine with eggs and olives, or goat cheese (jben) served with local honey. Being close to the coast at Martil and Cabo Negro, the city's restaurants excel at grilled sea bream and fried fish platters. The cafe culture here is vibrant, with plazas filled with people enjoying mint tea and Northern-style pastries that are less syrupy and more almond-focused than those in the south.