Photo via Google, aya khezzarMaqam
- Hours
- Today: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Getting there
- Near Place de la Mosquée in central Casablanca, close to the Hassan II Mosque
Why it’s in the log
Maqam is built like a riad transplanted into modern Casablanca — carved wood, low seating, a quiet dining room rather than the glass-and-steel restaurant style more common in the city's business districts. It sits a short walk from the Hassan II Mosque, which most visitors are already in the area to see.
The menu sticks to classic Moroccan dishes done properly rather than reinvented, which suits the room. It reads as a deliberate throwback in a city that's mostly moved past that style of restaurant, and the review count for a spot this specific suggests it's found a steady following rather than living off tourist foot traffic alone.
Worth timing around a Hassan II Mosque visit — lunch or dinner either work, since the room stays calm rather than turning into a scene at peak hours.
“Casablanca isn't known for medina-style dining, which makes this room a genuine surprise.”
What people said recently
From Google reviews · see all 833 ↗
“The restaurant’s décor beautifully reflects authentic Moroccan style. I ordered the couscous, and it was excellent, especially the meat, which was incredibly tender and flavorful. A very enjoyable dining experience overall.”
“The view is nice. But given the price, the food was barely average and the service was terrible. 1. We ordered and waited for around 30 minutes until food arrived, while other tables that arrived later than us with the same dish had almost…”
“A home converted to a restaurant— which has maintained the ‘home’ architecture. There are four dining areas, meticulously decorated, and a rooftop area. The staff is warm, courteous and helpful. The food was delectable, beautifully plated…”
