The guide’s ranking · Casablanca

Best Grilled Sardines
in Casablanca

Casablanca's identity is linked to the Atlantic Ocean, and the humble sardine is its celebrated bounty. Morocco is the world's leading exporter but locals prefer them fresh off the grill. The technique involves stuffing pairs with a vibrant Chermoula marinade of herbs and garlic. The result is a smoky intensely flavorful fish with crisp skin and tender meat. Rows of small grills puff out clouds of smoke every afternoon across the city.

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Marché Central

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“Marché Central stalls serve massive, steaming platters to the local worker crowd. It is fast, cheap, and undeniably authentic.”

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Queue: Historic Art Deco market.

Go: 13:00 for the peak lunch energy.

Price: $

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Port de Pêche

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Verdict: Port de Pêche serves the fishermen and dock workers with massive quantities of fresh fish. The environment is gritty. — Port District

Queue: Gritty working port environment.

Go: 12:30 to watch boats unload.

Price: $

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Restaurant El Cenador

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Verdict: El Cenador serves a unique seafood couscous variant that celebrates the city's Atlantic identity. It uses the morning's fresh catch. — El Hank

Queue: Located at the foot of the lighthouse.

Go: 13:30 for ocean views.

Price: $$$

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Chez Michel

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Verdict: Chez Michel serves a simple and hearty country-style couscous in the main market. The value is hard to beat. — City Center

Queue: Inside the main market.

Go: 13:00 for fresh market seafood.

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Restaurant Le Cuistot Traditionnel

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Verdict: Le Cuistot Traditionnel offers a home-style couscous with exceptionally light hand-rolled semolina. It feels like a family meal. — Gauthier

Queue: Located in trendy Gauthier.

Go: 13:30 for a quiet family-style lunch.

Price: $$

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Restaurant Basmane

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Verdict: Basmane serves a very refined and technically perfect couscous with live Gnaoua music. It is the choice for a formal dinner. — La Corniche

Queue: Located in the beachfront district.

Go: 20:30 for dinner and live music.

Price: $$$

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Restaurant Petit Poucet

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Verdict: Petit Poucet offers a Friday couscous in a wonderfully nostalgic 1920s brasserie setting. It is a local urban tradition. — City Center

Queue: On the main historic boulevard.

Go: 13:30 for a nostalgic lunch.

Price: $$

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Chez Hassan

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Verdict: Chez Hassan is a tiny high-energy stall that grills hundreds of sardines a day for shoppers. It is fast and smoky. — Old Medina

Queue: High-energy stall near gate.

Go: 13:30 for fast street food.

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Restaurant La Toque

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Verdict: La Toque is a reliable chain where the Friday couscous is a staple for office workers. It is fast and consistent. — Maarif

Queue: Popular local chain branch.

Go: 13:30 for office crowd lunch.

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Restaurant O'Mammy

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Verdict: O'Mammy is a tiny canteen serving a very authentic lunch with sweet and savory Tfaya. The portions are very generous. — Maarif

Queue: Tiny popular canteen.

Go: 13:30 for a quick local lunch.

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Restaurant Sésame

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Verdict: Sésame offers a lighter and more contemporary version using artisanal and locally-sourced vegetables. The setting is modern. — Gauthier

Queue: Located in trendy Gauthier.

Go: 13:30 for a modern lunch.

Price: $$

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Restaurant Al-Anbar

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Verdict: Al-Anbar serves a rustic and intensely flavored Medina-style couscous with no signage. It represents the true soul of the old quarter. — Old Medina

Queue: Requires navigating Medina streets.

Go: 13:30 for authentic Medina lunch.

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Restaurant La Bavaroise

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Verdict: La Bavaroise serves couscous with French precision to the city's business elite. It maintains all authentic flavor profiles. — City Center

Queue: Located in the Art Deco center.

Go: 13:30 for a business lunch.

Price: $$

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Restaurant Le Jasmine

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Verdict: Le Jasmine is a favorite for families serving consistently high-quality and affordable seafood. The environment is clean. — Maarif

Queue: Clean and efficient eatery.

Go: 13:30 for family dining.

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Bab Mansour

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Verdict: Bab Mansour is known for exceptionally large and firm specimens grilled to a perfect smoky finish. The quality is high. — Maarif

Queue: Located in the heart of Maarif.

Go: 13:30 for high-quality meat dishes.

Price: $$

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