Best Breakfast Essaouira has to Offer: 10 Top Picks

Do you love breakfast almost as much as life itself? I am right there with you since breakfast is my FAVORITE meal of the day. That’s why if anyone knows about the best breakfast Essaouira has to offer it’s me.

I have been living in this quiet little beach town since January of 2023 and I love it. I also love that there are a ton of breakfast places in Essouira for me to dine at.

You know, spots with epic dishes that make me wanna straight up lick my plate clean.

This is also good for you because if your Essaouira hotel DOESN’T serve breakfast, you can still enjoy an amazing, Moroccan or Western-style meal.

Yeah, I love that restaurants in Essaouira serve every type of breakfast imaginable. Want French toast with Amlou? No problem! How about avocado toast with poached eggs? Yup, I’ve got just the spot for you.

Or how about a traditional Moroccan breakfast of msemem, hercha, baghrir, amlou, spreadable cheese, honey, olive oil, jam, an omelet, butter, mint tea, and OJ? No worries. I can find you some Petit Dejeuner (aka little breakfast).

So, stop settling for lame hotel breakfasts where they serve you dry msemen and mediocre coffee. Instead, use this epic post to find the best breakfast in Essaouira right now!

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1. Al Jazira

-The first thing you need to know about this hole-in-the-wall breakfast joint in Essaouira is that there isn’t a sign-out front.

So, if you are coming from the Medina, walk along the Essaouira beach promenade until you hit Restaurant Mogador. There will be a small restaurant on the corner just before this eatery and this is where you want to go.

Or, type, “Snack Aljazira” into Google and you should be able to find it. You’ll know you’re here if you tons of people waiting and sitting at the outdoor tables beneath the awning.

Expect a VERY informal breakfast in Essaouira. So, just grab any free table you can find (even if it’s dirty) and get ready to wait for a while since the staff is limited and there are always a ton of people.

This is also the spot to go for an authentic and delicious Moroccan breakfast. So, you can order things like omelets, msemen, batbout, harira, bissara, mint tea, smen (fermented butter), amlou, olive oil, and butter.

I highly recommend that you get here early. The last time we stopped by we got here at 10:00 am (early for Essaouira) and they had already run out of msemen. To say I was annoyed is an understatement.

Anyway, we got a cheese omelet and batbout instead. Batbout is like a round bread served with olive oil, but all of the bread here is good, as are the spreads that you dip the bread in. Yeah, this is what Al Jazira is known for.

I also like their caffe lattes and love that the prices here are SUPER reasonable. Sp, you probably won’t pay any more than 15 Dirhams ($1.50) for an entree.

But, it is very Moroccan. So, cash only and you definitely won’t get any silverware (except for soup) since Moroccans eat with their hands. Yeah, I forgot about this since I always eat with my hands now too.

Anyway, this place probably serves the best breakfast in Essaouira if you want to try something REALLY Moroccan. My partner actually brought me here when we first started dating and we have been coming here ever since.

Just be prepared for MEH service that is complimented by lovely views of the beach from your table. And if your hotel/hostel in Essaouira serves breakfast, skip it at least one day and stop by since the food here is THAT good.

But the food is epic and you should definitely add this place to your Essaouira bucket list. You can also hit the beach afterward and do a bit of yoga in Essaouira.

2. Mandala Society

TBH, when I first visited Mandala Society I was not impressed. I stopped by for lunch at their Marrakech location and if I am honest the food kind of sucked and was nothing I actually wanted to eat – and trust me, I LOVE food.

However, I have gone back since and was absolutely blown away by their brunch menu in Essaouira. It’s also one of my fave vegetarian restaurants in Essaouira.

Brunch is served until 12:00 pm and our personal faves include the banana bread with amlou and chocolate sauce (so good and I don’t like sweets) and the farm egg toast.

It’s basically avocado toast with eggs (sunny side up, omelet, or scrambled) on the side.

Yes, this place is a little expensive. Between a coffee and an entree, you will probably end up spending around 100 Dirhams ($10.00) per person for breakfast.

But, the food is great and the lattes are awesome. Yeah, the coffee is served in big cups and is so good that you don’t need sugar. They also don’t accept credit cards so bring cash.

Other than that, just enjoy the charming decor. They are also working on a rooftop dining area that will probably open soon. Currently, we just grab a table outside and watch all the people walk through the main street of the Medina.

FYI, this is also a great cafe in Essaouira since they sell a wide array of drinks and desserts. Just don’t bring your laptop since there are signs everywhere that say, “This is a laptop-free zone”.

You will also have to use a QR code to access the wifi and the menu. Yeah, I hate this.

Additionally, you may want to make a reservation online in advance if you are part of a large group. Yeah, this place is popular and there currently aren’t a ton of seats in the main dining room.

Local Tip: They have a “brunch special” that includes tea/coffee, OJ, and an entree for 100 Dirhams. TBH, we didn’t think it was worth it since my partner’s banana bread cost 65 Dirhams and his latte cost 25 Dirhams. But, it is an option.

Also, this is not the place to come for a traditional Moroccan breakfast. They do authentic Western brunch really well and that is what you’re here for. You can also find lots of gluten-free food in Essaouira here as well.

3. Sisterhood Coffee

Back when Sisterhood Coffee first opened they were a straight-up coffee shop. They had some nice baked goods too and my partner would BEG me to get him a brownie.

But, it was just a cool place to grab cake and coffee and chill since the mismatched decor is super lovely and they have this cool vintage shop off to the side where you can go shopping in Essaouira.

Today, this place has become mega popular and is an awesome spot for breakfast and brunch in the Medina.

Their food offerings are relatively small though, with only a few breakfast options available like the Beldi, the Continental, and the Mediterranean.

They also serve avocado toast (with prawns) but I am not sure if that is more of a lunch/brunch thing.

Anyway, breakfast is served from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and is well-priced at 55 Dirhams ($5.50) to 65 Dirhmas ($6.50).

Last time I was here I went with the Beldi breakfast. It is very traditional and includes msemem, baghrir, batbout, bread (dark bread), amlou, spreadable cheese, olive oil, butter, jam, black olives, fresh OJ, and mint tea/coffee.

I was a bit skeptical since this place is run by a foreigner and wasn’t sure if the Moroccan breakfast was gonna be good. But it was.

All the bread was well-made and the sides were awesome, especially the jam and amlou. I didn’t get the olives but honestly, I didn’t really care, otherwise, I would have said something.

The olive oil tasted a bit funny to me though so that was the only thing I wasn’t into. The coffee is also STRONG so be prepared to be jolted awake first thing in the morning.

The service was also a bit slow, but they were busy so I understand why my order took time. I also love that they will 100% give you a latte with your breakfast and not just limit you to drip coffee.

So, while the menu isn’t huge, this is a great spot to go for a solid coffee and a nice breakfast in Essaouira.

Local Tip: Check out some of the events they have on offer when you’re here. They usually run fun DJ nights, dance workshops, yoga classes, and more. It’s also an epic place for coworking in Essaouira.

4. Picknick Cafe

This cute cafe has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. It’s not a huge cafe, but I like it because it’s at the end of the main street and they serve brunch ALL DAY LONG.

Yup, no need to get up early since we had brunch at 4:00 pm. My partner ordered the pancakes with Biscoff (you can also get them with Nutella or order French Toast instead) and they came with a butt load of fresh fruit.

He also got four giant pancakes, so I felt like the portions were VERY generous. FYI, I tasted them and thought they were really tasty.

I got the Moroccan Breakfast which included msemen, baghrir, hercha, jben, butter, jam, amlou, and olives.

I enjoyed my breakfast and loved that Western and Moroccan options were available. I thought the hercha was kind of MEH but loved the homemade jam and the Amlou.

Additionally, we ordered lattes and they were a bit expensive (30 Dirhams). TBH, we like the coffee at Mandela Society instead but the lattes are good and come with water, which helps me stay hydrated.

So, this is a great breakfast place in Essaouira if you’re not into getting up early and want an array of options. Items are also a bit expensive since some dishes can cost 80 Dirhams ($8.00). Yeah, I find this a bit expensive for brekkie.

5. Chez Miloud

This place is a lot like Al Jazira and is THE place to go in the Medina for a delicious Moroccan breakfast in Essaouira.

Unlike Al Jazira, this breakfast spot sits inside the Medina and is super easy to find along the Main Street that takes you to Bab Doukala.

There’s no real menu and there is nothing more than a few tables and umbrellas that sit outside the storefront on the street.

So, grab a chair and order classics like batbout, msemen, omelets, and mint tea. I didn’t see any harcha so I don’t think they sell it.

When we were here we ordered a pot of mint tea with msemen and cheese. However, feel fee to ask for honey or amlou with your msemen.

TBH, this was probably the best msemen I’ve had in Essaouira, besides the one my partner’s mom makes.

Additionally, the prices are super reasonable. We paid 30 Dirhams ($3.00) for two msemen and a pot of tea. It’s cash only and is a very popular spot in Essaouira. Therefore, try and go at an off time if you want a seat.

I also would ONLY go to Chez Jawad if this place is full or closed. Chez Miloud is MUCH better.

6. Pâtisserie Driss

I passed by this famous bakery dozens of times and never went inside. TBH, it looked tiny and was always packed with people since it’s inside the Medina and has been around since 1929.

The desserts looked delicious though and they had all sorts of cookies, cakes, pastries, and croissants on display.

Well, I FINALLY went inside for breakfast since I saw they had a small set breakfast menu with three different options.

Once we stepped inside we saw that they had a huge dining room with an open courtyard and tables surrounded by vibrant artwork.

We sat down and had to choose between an omelet and a pastry with OJ and a hot beverage for between 30 Dirhams ($3.00) and 40 Dirhams ($4.00) per person.

I opted for a cheese omelet with a latte and my partner just a pastry with frangipane and an espresso. Both were really good, as was the service.

I 100% would recommend going here since the pastries and food are WAY better than many of the places in the Medina. Just try and get here early since they ran out of croissants when we were here at 11:00 am.

I would also go during the week, not the weekend, since this popular spot is super crowded on Saturday and Sunday. So, there will literally be a line out the door.

7. Chez Jawad

Is this the best breakfast in Essaouira? Probably not. But, it’s fast, cheap, and the food is pretty good. It’s also a great place to go if you want to sample a whole bunch of classic Moroccan dishes.

The last time we were here we ordered the msemen with cheese (you also get it with Amlou or honey), mint tea, and an omelet with cheese. I liked the tea and enjoyed the fact that the omelet was served with salt and cumin on the side.

Yup, Moroccans LOVE cumin. LOL. Anyway, the bread that came with the omelet sucked and the omelet was okay. But, I don’t think I would order it again.

In contrast, the msemen is served hot and fresh and I ordered a second one the last time I was here. I also enjoyed my tea and liked sitting upstairs since it was a bit quieter, even if it was hot.

So, if you’re looking for a hot, fast, and delicious breakfast in Essaouira that won’t cost you a ton of money then check out this spot. Most items here cost 10 Dirhams ($1.00) and under, unless you order an omelet.

FYI, I would pick Al Jazira over this place any day of the week. Chez Miloud is also really good and it is just down the road. They haven’t been open lately so I didn’t want to put them on the list until I got a sense if they would actually open again.

8. KSOU Cafe and Restaurant

I really enjoyed my breakfast at KSOU Cafe and Restaurant. Yes, the menu was a bit small and you only had a choice of the Express (msemen, OJ, Batbout, jam, butter, and drink of your choice) and the Bedli.

I opted for the Bedli which came with all of the following plus, olives, beghrir, butter, amlou, olive oil, argan oil, and honey.

But, if neither of those options is appealing to you then you can also get something from their a la carte menu, which features eggs as well as a yogurt dish.

My food was good, even if the service was a bit slow. I think someone didn’t show up to work. So, there was only one person on the roof. Therefore, it took them a while to bring me my food and they forgot my latte.

However, the rooftop is truly lovely. You can see the ocean and can even sit inside these traditional Moroccan tents and look out at the city.

Plus, they accept credit cards which makes my life so much easier. All in all, I would come back for the ambiance and the food. It’s just a great place to sit and enjoy stellar views while you sip on a drink.

And yes, they have a full bar so this is one of the best places to go in Essaouira at night. I also love that your breakfast includes a drink of your choice and that you do not have to pay extra for a latte.

9. Pumpkin

I was almost not going to put this cafe in Essaouira on this list since it isn’t an official breakfast joint in Essaouira. I mean, they don’t really have a breakfast menu and just sell a lot of pastries and bread.

But, the baked goods here are so good that I had to add Pumpkin to the list of you just want a pastry and coffee for breakfast.

See, they bake everything fresh daily and you can see them working in the room upstairs if you go to the bathroom.

In terms of what to order, everything we’ve had here has been great. The quiche, tiramisu, Biscoff cheesecake, and Biscoff cream roll were all excellent.

We even like to buy a loaf of fresh banana bread and take that home with us since it costs just 25 Dirhams ($2.50). Just know that they are cash only and that they do run out of things towards the end of the day.

So, get here early for the best selection and enjoy one of the best things to do in Essaouira with kids. I would also expect to pay around 90 Dirhams for two lattes and a pastry. It is a bit pricey but the quality of the baked goods is top-notch.

In fact, the baked goods here are one of the reasons why Essaouira is worth visiting. So, stop by during your one-day in Essaouira itinerary.

10. Brunch and Co.

I am putting this place on this list with a bit of trepidation. See, I have been here twice and this is a very popular brunch spot in Essaouira.

The first time I went I ordered a Berber omelet and it was pretty good. But, that was way back in January of 2023 when I first arrived and had no idea what good Moroccan food tasted like.

So, I went back recently to see what it was like. First of all, it’s always packed and seating is hard to come by.

If you do get a seat, you can go western with avo toast, the English Breakfast, and eggs Benedict. Or, go full Moroccan with the Beldi or the Authentic.

I didn’t really see any set menu I liked so I got an omelet, msemen, and a latte. Two large msemen came in my order and they were served with a side of honey.

The msemen really sucked and I 100% would not get them. It was not good and I only ate them because I was hungry.

The omelet was nice and came with a side salad. However, this is Morocco and I expected bread with my omelet since that is how I normally eat it.

Anyway, my order was pretty reasonably priced and I think I paid 65 Dirhams ($6.50) for everything. So, I would only stop by if you want eggs or a more Western-style brunch since the msemen was BAD.

The coffee was also very mediocre. It was super light when I stirred it and I almost felt like I was drinking milk.

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