The 15 best restaurants in Tangier in 2026

Tangier, at Morocco's northern tip, folds the white-and-blue medina, the Kasbah looking out over the Strait of Gibraltar, and the new Tanja Marina Bay into one dining scene. The result shows on every table: Spanish tapas on the Corniche, fresh port fish, tagines inside an 18th-century Kasbah palace, French and Italian cooking in Vieille Montagne villas. Here is our pick of the 15 best restaurants in Tangier in 2026 — each bookable online with no card required, pay on arrival on the day.

1. El Tangerino

On the Corniche along Avenue Mohammed VI, El Tangerino is one of Tangier's liveliest Spanish tables. Spanish and Mediterranean cooking spread across a multi-level room with a bar and sea views from the upper floor: seafood paella, mixed seafood platter (shrimp, calamari, sardines), gambas al ajillo. Firmly evening-energy.

2. Le Saveur du Poisson

Hidden on the Escalier Waller in the medina, this institution — put on the map by Anthony Bourdain in 2013 — serves everyone the same fixed multi-course seafood menu built around the day's catch: warm bread with olives and nuts to start, fish soup, then a seafood tagine of squid and monkfish. Around 250 MAD per person; lunch only, 13:00–17:00; closed Fridays.

3. El Morocco Club

On Place du Tabor at the heart of the Kasbah, this restored 1930s mansion holds three moods under one roof: a garden café terrace, a refined dining room and a candle-lit piano bar downstairs. Mediterranean and Moroccan cooking: saffron risotto with prawns, seafood couscous, foie gras on razat el khadi (angel-hair pastry). Café terrace open 9:30–16:00; closed Mondays.

4. Nord-Pinus Tanger

Perched at the highest point of the Kasbah inside a restored 18th-century palace, Nord-Pinus opens one of the widest views in the medina across the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain. Opened in 2007 by French hotelier Anne Igou. Moroccan menu: wood-fired tagines, grilled fish from the Tangier market, grilled vegetables with preserved lemon. Bar and terraces typically open at 5 pm for the aperitif; reservations required.

5. Villa Mabrouka

The former home of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé became a boutique hotel in 2023, and its restaurant L'Orangerie is now a covered garden terrace looking out over the Strait of Gibraltar. Refined Moroccan cuisine: fish soup, swordfish carpaccio, quail pastilla. The villa itself is card-payment only.

6. La Table du Marché

At Tanja Marina Bay, the Moroccan outpost of chef Christophe Leroy's group delivers refined French–Mediterranean cooking in an elegant room — carpaccio, tartare, risotto, grilled fish, entrecôte. Alcohol served, tapas and music evenings. Open Tue–Sun, 12–4 pm and 7 pm–2 am; closed Mondays. Upscale spend, typically 470 MAD+ per person.

7. Le Mirage

About 14 km west of Tangier, Le Mirage stands on the Atlantic cliffs of Cap Spartel, right above the Caves of Hercules. The terrace is famous for its sunsets. Mediterranean cooking built on the fish and seafood of the day, grilled catch with Mediterranean sides, and light lunches on the terrace. Open to non-guests.

8. Villa Joséphine

Inside a historic villa on the leafy Vieille Montagne, Villa Joséphine is one of Tangier's most elegant places to dine, with a year-round terrace over the Bay of Tangier and the Strait of Gibraltar. Boutique-hotel restaurant, French and Mediterranean menu — fresh fish and seafood, a seasonal card with sea views. Reservations advised.

9. El Korsan

The signature Moroccan restaurant of the historic Hotel El Minzah — a five-star landmark since 1930 on Rue de la Liberté. Classic Moroccan cuisine in an opulent dining room: couscous, lamb and chicken tagines, pastilla, with live Andalusian music. Open to non-residents.

10. Anber Tanger

An upscale Moroccan table on the Malabata Corniche, Anber pitches itself as an ambassador of Moroccan cuisine. Signature tagines: mrouzia (beef, almonds and raisins), gourmet beef tagine, and hargma (veal feet with chickpeas). Craft mocktail bar, alcohol-free. Open roughly 7:30 am to midnight, daily.

11. Le Salon Bleu

A small blue-and-white Moroccan spot in the Kasbah, set in what were once the stables of the Sultan's Palace. Its rooftop terraces look out over the medina, the Kasbah walls, the harbour and, on clear days, the Spanish coast. Kémia small plates and a set Kasbah menu. Cash only at the restaurant.

12. Anna e Paolo

Family-run Italian trattoria on Avenue Prince Héritier in central Tangier, Anna e Paolo has been going for over twenty years. Homemade pasta and thin-crust pizza anchor the menu, with fresh fish and Italian classics: handmade ravioli, tagliatelle with smoked duck and foie gras. Wine served. Roughly 150–250 MAD per person.

13. Casa José Tanger

Spanish tapas and paella on the Tanja Marina Bay waterfront. Opened in June 2023, Casa José brings the Moroccan Casa José group — already in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech and Taghazout — to Tangier. Signatures: Spanish tortilla, patatas bravas, grilled octopus marinated in lemon. Live music in the evenings. Reported open daily noon–2 am; confirm before visiting.

14. La Muralla

A rooftop brasserie built into the historic ramparts of the Kasbah at Bab Kasbah, La Muralla is one of the old city's most atmospheric settings. Panoramic views over Tangier and the Strait of Gibraltar from the terrace, with alcoves and salons carved into the ancient walls. Moroccan and Mediterranean cooking: Kasbah Croq, market-fresh fish from the Strait, crispy fries. Open daily 10:00–02:00; late-night bar with DJ.

15. Alma Kitchen & Coffee

A design-led Mediterranean bistro and specialty-coffee address, opened in 2022 by jewellery designer Lamiae and photographer Seif at 44 Rue Antaki, near Place des Nations. The name means "soul" in Spanish. V60 pour-over (with Bloom Coffee from Marrakech), matcha lattes, fresh juices, homemade ginger ale, plus Mediterranean and North African plates — including roasted cauliflower with mint-cashew cream. Vegan and gluten-free options. Monday to Saturday, 9:30 to midnight.

Book free, no card, pay on arrival

Booking a Tangier table on MaJourneys takes seconds: no card, no deposit. Our team confirms your reservation with the restaurant, and you pay on arrival on the day of your meal. Whether it's El Tangerino's tapas on the Corniche, Le Saveur du Poisson's legendary medina table or a Strait-facing dinner at Villa Mabrouka, your seat is held from the moment we confirm.