11 Best Restaurants in Chefchaouen to Try in 2025

If you’re planning a trip to this magical blue city but aren’t exactly sure where to eat in Chefchaouen, this post is for you. I mean, I have been to this charming city multiple times and know where all of the best restaurants in Chefchaouen are.

What can I say? I love eating delicious Moroccan food almost as much as I love life. So, I take seeking out all of the best restaurants very seriously.

And, spoiler alert, many of the best places to eat in Chefchaouen are NOT found in the main square, Plaza Uta el-Hammam.

Yeah, we made the mistake of eating here once and the breakfast we had was next-level awful. Like, so bad that I would not even feed it to my dog.

The restaurant hawkers are also super aggressive here to the point where my very chill, Moroccan partner definitely looked like he wanted to punch someone.

So, I would not eat here. Another area to avoid is the area by the river and waterfall, Res-El-Maa.

Sure, the eateries are picturesque and overlook the beautiful, yet tiny, waterfall that greets you before you do the hike to the Spanish Mosque.

But, the food is awful. It’s so bad I couldn’t eat it, and I always eat everything on my plate. So, if I don’t eat it then you know it’s bad.

Anyway, now that you know where NOT to eat in Chefchaouen, let’s look at what to eat in Chefchaouen instead.

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1. El Cielo

I’m gonna be honest with you, Chefchaouen is a small mountain town. So, you won’t find much in the way of fine dining. However, if you’re looking for an upscale restaurant then El Cielo is the place to go.

To get inside, walk through this lush garden made up of bamboo and tranquil ponds. It feels like you’re entering this fantastic garden oasis filled with culinary delights.

Once inside, the friendly staff will help you order anything you like. I got the Mezze platter for 110 Dirhams and it included falafel, carrots (so good), hummus, babaganoush, tabouli, lebneh (so good), fattoush, and tahini sauce.

I really enjoyed everything on my plate with the lebneh, carrots, falafel and hummus being my fave. I honestly cannot wait to come back and bring my partner here.

This is a great date night spot and is perfect if you want to go somewhere extra special in the evening. I

It’s also nice because you can order a wide variety of things, and take a break from Moroccan food after doing a day trip to Chefchaouen from Fes.

Lastly, you may want to make a reservation. I had no problem getting in, but I heard that the restaurant was packed the night before and that it was difficult to get a table.

2. Restaurant Lala Mesouda

Every time I visit Lala Mesouda on the upper edge of the Medina, I feel like I am back at home in Essaouira, enjoying some delicious Moroccan home cooking from my partner’s mom.

Now, the food here definitely isn’t as good as what my partner’s mom makes, but this restaurant in Chefchaouen is still a lovely place to try.

Now, of course, they have the classics like tagine and couscous. But, why not dare to be different and try the Zalouk? It’s this amazing, traditional eggplant dish cooked with tomatoes that I love.

But, if you’re not into eggplant (my partner hates it), try Sferjal, or lamb tagine with quinoa. But, if you’re feeling super adventurous then you could always opt for the ox penis.

Yeah, I skipped this menu item but if you’re an adventurous soul then deffo give it a try.

3. Cafe Clock

If you’ve read this blog for even a minute, then you know my love for Cafe Clock runs deep. I mean, eating here is one of the reasons I keep visiting Chefchaouen.

So, if you’re not sure where to eat in Chefchaouen then give this place a try. It’s a lovely, 3-storey restaurant in the Medina that serves a mix of Western and Moroccan-style food.

I always get the Berber Omelet, while my boyfriend loves the pancakes, as you can see from this photo. But, just don’t leave without ordering a nice, spiced cappuccino.

It comes with a generous amount of cocoa powder and cinnamon on top for just 25 Dirhams ($2.50). Order one and you can drink it on the rooftop while listening to live musical performances nightly.

You can also admire the fun and funky, modern Moroccan decor before signing up for cool cultural activities in Checfchaouen like cooking classes and calligraphy classes.

Additionally, don’t worry about blowing your budget since prices are very reasonable, with dishes costing anywhere between 50 Dirhams ($5.00) and 100 Dirhams ($10.00)

Plus, if you’re a really adventurous eater then you can partake in one of the more unusual things to do in Chefchaouen and try their signature camel burger. I promise it’s way better than it sounds.

This is a great place to fuel up before you go hiking in Chefchaouen.

4. Sofia

If you’re not sure what to eat in Chefchaouen then stop by Sofia. They will hook you up with some of the best food in Morocco.

Now, that is high praise coming from me since my partner’s mom makes amazing food that I just can’t get enough of. But, Sofia’s quite literally served me the best vegetable tagine of my life..

It was the single best thing I had in Morocco, period. It’s also an all-woman-run business (which I love) that is super informal.

So, grab a seat at a plastic white table with chairs, relax outside, and order from their fairly extensive menu. I also tried the vegan soup and it was amazing.

The vegetable sandwich I had another time I was here with friends was not good. So, deffo steer clear of that. You also are not here for the views since there really are none to speak of.

It’s all about the amazing food. So, stop by this iconic little eatery that sits just above the main square. You can also ask around since most locals know about Sofia’s.

5. Assaada

I have been to Asaada a couple of times and while it is good, it definitely isn’t my all-time FAVE place to eat in Chefchaouen.

The last time I was here I went upstairs to their cute little dining room and ordered their vegetarian couscous. I thought the couscous was cooked pretty well and came with lots of veggies.

TBH, I just wish there was more sauce on the couscous. I am a person who loves sauce and really wish they had given me a side of it. Otherwise, couscous tends to be a bit dry.

But, you can’t beat the price. I think I paid 40 Dirhams for a plate of couscous and a drink, which I thought was a great steal. So, this is a good choice if you’re looking for a quick meal to go.

6. Lecheria Venezia

I came here by total accident and am so glad that I did. See, when booking my riad in Chefchaouen, I didn’t realize that they did not offer breakfast.

And I did not want to get breakfast in the main square. The last time I did it was overpriced and just not good. So, while I was walking through the Medina I decided to stop at this place.

It’s a no frills Mahlaba that serves breakfast all day, as well as juice and tea. There are basically like four chairs in this tiny place, so I grabbed one and ordered the Moroccan Breakfast for 35 Dirhams.

It included harsha, msemen, amlou, honey, jam, cheese, OJ, and mint tea. Overall, I was impressed. I really liked the harsha and msemen and kind of wished they had given me more of the amlou since it was that good.

So, definitely give this place a try if you’re looking for a good, not super expensive breakfast. I mean, they have a ton of options on the menu and even serve avocado toast if you want something a bit more Western.

7. Bab Ssour

Bab Ssour is an excellent place to eat in Chefchaouen. It’s located right in the Medina, serves amazing traditional Moroccan food, and makes you feel like you are eating at a Moroccan friend’s house.

You’ll get to chill on couches while you eat and can admire lovely blue and white windows accented by green trim. I also love that they have rolls of paper towels on the tables.

It’s not a fancy place but the food is good and the portions are generous. So, you definitely won’t walk away hungry.

The prices are also super reasonable and I think I paid like 7 Dirhams ($0.70) for a bowl of Harira (traditional Moroccan chickpea soup).

I have also had the cheese omelet, the chickpeas, and the couscous and they were lovely. Just be aware that the couscous is only available on Fridays.

The chickpeas were a steal though. They cost just 20 Dirhams ($2.00) and really fill you up when eaten with the bread.

I also recently went back and had the loubia (white beans) and that was also excellent. Plus, they serve everything with really good bread and this awesome harissa on the side.

8. Restaurant Jbaria

This is another low-key, traditional Moroccan restaurant that serves great food and has a beautiful terrace upstairs.

The last time I was here, I ordered the bissara and the lentils. Both were really good and I was extremely impressed by the quality of the bread they served.

I also thought the portions were quite large given that my bissara cost me like 15 Dirhams.

Yes, this place is a touch more expensive than some other restaurants in the Medina. But, the food is good and I thought my meal was well worth 60 Dirhams.

The only thing I wasn’t super impressed with was the service. It was okay but no one seemed overly eager to help me.

However, I did like that the restaurant was fairly empty. It didn’t feel touristy and I enjoyed having this restaurant in Chefchaouen all to myself.

9. Restaurant DarCom

I kind of wish I had brought my camera when I stopped by because the decor is stunning. It looks like a riad with bright blue walls and these brick archways that you can walk through. that sit around a central hole that looks down to the floor.

The colorful, Moroccan-style lanterns also add to the atmosphere and kind of made me want to get one as a cool Marrakech souvenir.

In terms of the food, they have a ton of nice vegetarian options for travelers to enjoy. However, most restaurants in Morocco are pretty vegetarian-friendly.

I am not a huge fan of their salad, but TBH I am just not into traditional Moroccan salad. However, I loved that their vegetable couscous came with sweet, caramelized onions and crunchy peanuts that added a nice texture.

Yeah, it was a pretty unique way to serve couscous that I hadn’t tried before. My partner also loved the dessert, which was a plate of oranges sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.

I didn’t eat it because I hate oranges. However, I did love relaxing with a mint tea on the rooftop terrace/

10. La Fuente Restaurant

When I first walked up to this place, I was a bit skeptical since it was located right on the main square. However, the prices looked reasonable (35 Dirhams for tajine and 15 Dirhams for Bissara), so I decided to give it a try.

Well, I am really glad I did. First of all, this place is very local. So, if you’re looking for an informal restaurant with good prices and great Moroccan food, this is the place to go.

I ordered the vegetarian tajine (not on the menu) and the bissara and both were amazing. TBH, I was really surprised by how good the soup was since I don’t normally like Bisarra.

Yeah, they put olive oil on top of this fava bean soup and sometimes it is just too oily for me. But, everything was well-seasoned and freshly prepared. The prices are also great since I paid 70 Dirhams for soup, tajine, and a drink.

Overall, I think this restaurant in Chefchaouen is well worth visiting, especially if you’re only doing a day trip to Chefchaouen from Tangier. Added bonus? It’s also very easy to find.

11. Chez Hicham

Figuring out why the blue city is blue is hard work! That’s why you need to step into Chez Hicham and fortify yourself with some delicious food.

I would head straight to the rooftop but their patio is lovely too. My friend had the chicken skewers and really loved them.

I liked the fast and friendly service which is rare when dining at a restaurant right on the main square. However, due to its location on the main square, the prices for an entree are a bit higher.

So, expect to pay somewhere between 100 Dirhams ($10.00) and 150 Dirhams ($15.00) for an entree.

Is this my all-time fave place to eat in Chefchaouen? No, but it’s nice enough and a great place to go if you’ve visited all the other places listed or looking for somewhere to eat after visiting the Moroccan hammam.

Best Restaurants in Chefchaouen FAQs

What is the Best Restaurant in Chefchaouen?

The best restaurant in Chefchaouen is Sofie’s IMHO. It is closely followed by Bab Ssour and Cafe Clock. The other places are nice too but not my all-time fave.

So, if you’re not sure how many days to spend in Chefchaouen, definitely leave enough time to visit these iconic spots.

What Food Must You Try in Chefchaouen?

If you only try one food in Chefchaouen, let it be Jben. It’s a mild, white goat cheese that you can find in local restaurants and that you can buy from many local vendors in the Medina.

You will see it everywhere and will notice that it’s not found in Marrakech. So, you won’t find it during your 2 days in Marrakech.

Where is the Blue City?

The blue city is found in the Rif Mountains in northwest Morocco. It is four hours away from Fes and is a little over 2 hours away from Tangier. Try and spend the night at a Chefchaouen hotel since there is a lot to do here.

That wraps up this guide to the best restaurants in Chefchaouen. I hope you know where to eat In Chefchaouen and can plan a very special foodie inspired itinerary.

Conclusion

All in all, Chefchaouen’s dining scene is as enchanting as its blue-washed houses. From traditional Moroccan tagines to flavorful street food and cozy cafés, the city offers a variety of culinary delights that cater to every taste.

Whether you’re savoring a meal with panoramic mountain views or indulging in local specialties at a hidden gem, each restaurant adds a bit of magic to your trip.

So, bring your appetite and get ready to discover the delicious flavors of this charming mountain town! And if you can only visit a couple of restaurants in the city, let them be Sofia’s, Bab Ssour, and Cafe Clock. They are all beyond epic.

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