Photo via Google, UmiaUmia
- Hours
- Today: 6:00 – 11:30 PM
- Getting there
- On Rue Skala in the medina, near the ramparts
Why it’s in the log
Umia sits on a rooftop near Essaouira's ramparts, close enough to the Skala to catch the Atlantic in view while eating. The kitchen works a Moroccan-French menu rather than the tagine-only format common along this stretch of the medina, with more technique going into the plating and sauces than most of the rooftop competition nearby.
It's a dinner destination more than a casual stop — the setting and the pricing both point that way — and worth booking ahead in season, since rooftop tables with a sea view fill up fast once the wind drops in the evening.
Essaouira's Atlantic breeze can turn a rooftop dinner cold fast after sunset; a layer is worth bringing even in warmer months.
“One of the few rooftops in Essaouira where the food actually matches the view.”
What people said recently
From Google reviews · see all 564 ↗
“Really enjoyed our meal here; definitely worth booking in advance (we reserved the day before). They also had some great specials. The restaurant is run by a lovely French lady, and the staff were all super welcoming and helpful, with good…”
“This was by far the best dining experience we had throughout our entire two week trip to Morocco. The service was outstanding, we were beyond impressed and the food was delicious! They had some wonderful specials in addition to their…”
“Best restaurant in Essaouira? I suggest you go Umia tonight and answer that question for yourself! We ordered the gnocchi, razor clams, crab roll and the calamari — it was all delicious. The service was top notch (multiple languages…”
