The Taghazout Guide

Best Restaurants in Tamraght

· 3 min read · Food & Drink
Moroccan ceramic dishes at a Tamraght restaurant

Contents

  1. 1.Seafront Spots
  2. 2.Local Moroccan Cafes
  3. 3.Fresh Fish Options
  4. 4.Self-Catering
  5. 5.Practical Info
  6. 6.FAQ

Tamraght’s restaurant scene is smaller and quieter than Taghazout’s — fewer places, fewer tourists, lower prices, and a more local atmosphere overall. The trade-off is less choice and none of the rooftop Hash Point drama of the village to the north. The gain is usually a more honest meal at a price that doesn’t factor in Instagram value.

Seafront Spots

Tamraght’s seafront road runs directly above Boilers, which means the best-positioned restaurants have a surf check built into lunch. These spots tend to draw a slightly more local and long-stay crowd than the Taghazout rooftops.

Le Navire: Best views in Tamraght — perched at the top of the cliffs with a large terrace overlooking the Atlantic. The draw is the panorama. Food is secondary but the spot itself is worth seeking out for sunset.

Casa Hakuna: Spanish-inspired tapas run by a Belgian owner — Mediterranean twist, small plates, warm social atmosphere. Perfect for sharing over drinks with a group.

Local Moroccan Cafes

The side streets of Tamraght (particularly Upper Tamraght on the hillside) have the kind of basic Moroccan cafes that serve a working lunch for 30–50 MAD — harira, omelette, bread, olives, tea. No view, no ambience for Instagram, excellent food.

Le Petit Kawa: Serves soulful Moroccan dishes — couscous, tagines, pastilla in a warm local atmosphere at local prices. Also look for the basic cafes near the Tuesday souk area in Upper Tamraght (behind the big mosque) — working Moroccan lunch for 30–40 MAD.

Fresh Fish Options

Given the proximity to the coast, grilled fresh fish is the dish to prioritise.

Surf Cafe 14: A beachside spot with a Lebanese twist — good for baba ganoush, falafel, hummus, kibbeh. Not a pure fish restaurant but sources fresh. Chez Brahim is also mentioned for grilled seafood right on the beach. For the most authentic fresh fish experience in Tamraght, ask locally at your surf camp or guesthouse — the freshest fish is often cooked informally.

Self-Catering

Tamraght is better than Taghazout for self-catering — more apartment accommodation, a local Tuesday market (Upper Tamraght, behind the big mosque, from 8am), and proximity to Aourir’s Wednesday market makes shopping for produce easy. A week of cooking for yourself from Aourir market produce and Tamraght’s local shops will be the cheapest and arguably best eating on the coast.

Practical Info

  • Prices: Typically 10–20% lower than equivalent options in Taghazout
  • Cash only: As throughout the area — bring MAD
  • Hours: Local cafes open early (7–8am), tourist-facing restaurants open from midday

FAQ

Is the food in Tamraght as good as Taghazout?

The cuisine is the same — both villages serve Moroccan staples. Tamraght’s places are generally better value and slightly less tourist-oriented. Quality is similar.

Are there any restaurants with sea views in Tamraght?

Yes — the seafront road has restaurants with views over Boilers and the Atlantic. Less spectacular than the Taghazout rooftop Hash Point view, but genuinely pleasant.

Last updated: March 2026

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