Morocco

What to eat in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen’s cuisine blends classic Moroccan flavors with mountain‑region specialties. The medina’s cafés and street stalls serve hearty dishes and fresh local produce.

Local dishes to try

Bissara

A thick, warm soup of split peas or fava beans, eaten for breakfast or as a snack in the medina.

Tagine

Vegetable or meat tagine, often with goat, served at lunch or dinner in family restaurants.

Harira

Hearty tomato‑based soup with lentils and herbs, popular during Ramadan evenings.

Kefta

Grilled meatballs served with bread and salad, found in street grills and modest eateries.

Baghrir

Honey‑drizzled semolina pancakes sold by stalls for a quick breakfast or afternoon bite.

Olives & Olive Oil

Fresh olives and extra‑virgin olive oil sold in markets, often enjoyed with bread.

Goat Cheese

Soft goat cheese displayed in shops, eaten with bread or added to salads.

Mint Tea

Sweetened green tea with mint, served throughout the day in cafés and homes.

Where to eat

1
Outa Hamman Square
Around the Kasbah, you’ll find many cafés serving tagines, baghrir and mint tea.
2
Rue des Tisserands
A narrow lane lined with stalls offering bissara, olives and fresh goat cheese.
3
Souk el‑Had
The main market where vendors sell olives, spices, and ready‑to‑eat street snacks.

Tips for eating out

Lunch is typically served from 13:00 to 15:00; many places close for a siesta in the afternoon.
Leave a small tip (5‑10 %) if service is good; cash is preferred.
Dress modestly and wait to be seated; most eateries do not take reservations.