Since my trips to Morocco, I have naturally become more sensitive to Moroccan cuisine, which inevitably reminds me of my various stopovers in the country, whether in Marrakech in 2016 or around El Jadida in 2015. In this article, I am sharing a selection of Moroccan restaurants that I have had the opportunity to test in Paris. And of course, as usual, I regularly update this article with my new reviews.

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Le Méchoui du Prince

Le Méchoui du Prince is a family-run Moroccan restaurant, founded in 1969 in the heart of the Parisian Latin Quarter, which recently underwent a makeover. It features a sober and intimate decor in a rather luxurious setting, which gives the impression of stepping into an authentic riad. The establishment, which is very close to the Jardin du Luxembourg, offers very well-executed traditional cuisine that is quite similar to what we tasted in Morocco. I also really liked the typically Moroccan ambient music of the address, which plunged me back into my memories for the duration of a culinary voyage.

On the plate, just like in our memories of Morocco, the portions are more than generous, and once again we couldn’t finish everything… I advise you not to let your eyes be bigger than your stomach; just know that if you have a hearty appetite, you will definitely leave satisfied. In conclusion, if you haven’t been yet, it is the perfect spot to discover Moroccan gastronomy or to rediscover flavors tasted on site.

Woman enjoying a Moroccan meal, likely couscous, at the restaurant.

Interior of Moroccan restaurant Le Méchoui du Prince with guests and decor.

Interior of Moroccan restaurant Le Méchoui du Prince, table set.

Decorative triangular Moroccan mirrors with lantern at restaurant Le Méchoui du Prince.

Table set with tableware and glasses in a Parisian restaurant.

Must try:

The cocktails (€8) and mocktails (alcohol-free / €7) signature creations of the house, developed with the expertise of the bartender, a vice-champion of France. We opted for the Mojito du Prince, fresh and refreshing, and the Rosi, which is very fruity.
For a starter, we shared a plate of Goat Cheese Briouates accompanied by Mechouia, grilled peppers with tomatoes and garlic (€9). We had tasted this type of dish in Morocco and loved it.
Regarding the couscous, I recommend the house specialty, the Mechoui du Prince with oven-roasted lamb shoulder (€23). The meat is particularly tender and flavorful and accompanied by traditional vegetable broth, semolina, chickpeas, and raisins so you can compose your couscous as you like. For merguez lovers (like me), they are of very good quality, and you can order them as an add-on to your dish.
For the tajine, we tested the Agadir with chicken, preserved lemons, olives, and saffron (€18), which was also very successful! Tajines are also served with semolina.
For dessert (we weren’t hungry anymore, but when indulgence calls, what can you do…), on the server’s advice, we tested the milk pastilla with almonds (€8) and didn’t regret it! It was crispy and surprisingly light, unlike what we might have expected.
Another very classic dessert is the assortment of Moroccan pastries (€7), but it’s so good that you never get tired of them.
To accompany everything, we obviously had a little traditional mint tea (€2.9), certainly one of the things I miss most about Morocco…

Woman drinking a gazelle-style cocktail at restaurant Le Méchoui du Prince.

Raspberry mojito cocktail with straw and mint, Le Méchoui du Prince.

Three briouats served with sauce, cherry tomato and olive, from Méchoui du Prince.

Raspberry mojito with mint and lemon, served at Méchoui du Prince.

Lamb mechoui and merguez with mint on a plate, Moroccan restaurant Paris.

Couscous served in a white dish, from restaurant Le Méchoui du Prince.

Moroccan dish in an earthenware bowl with a spoon at Méchoui du Prince.

Moroccan tajine with preserved lemon and olives, served in its earthenware dish.

Artisanal red and green Moroccan decorative plate from restaurant Le Méchoui du Prince.

Moroccan dessert mechoui prince: mille-feuille, vanilla ice cream, raspberry, pine nuts.

Assortment of Moroccan pastries with fruits and mint.

Traditional Moroccan mint tea with silver teapot and glasses.

Facade of the Moroccan restaurant Le Méchoui du Prince in Paris, house founded in 1969.

A little extra: Le Méchoui du Prince has also just launched its Moroccan brunch on Saturdays and Sundays (between €25 and €30 / €15 for children).

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Le Méchoui du Prince
36 Rue Monsieur le Prince, 75006 Paris
Open Monday to Sunday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Link to the restaurant website

Sonia

Chez Sonia is a restaurant with a chic setting located in the 17th arrondissement, specializing in Mediterranean cuisine with Moroccan accents. Its specialty: couscous and tajines. For starters, we shared the kemia with goat cheese and fresh mint briouates, felcha mechouia, and hummus (€22), accompanied by a Sonia cocktail (€15). For the main course, we took a traditional couscous because we love it a lot. For dessert, we had the gourmet mint tea (€15).

Bartender pouring a sparkling yellow cocktail into a stemmed glass.

Fresh drink with mint herbs and cinnamon at Moroccan restaurant Sonia Paris.

Serving of Moroccan mezzes: hummus, vegetables, and pastilla, with bread.

Tasting Moroccan dishes at restaurant Sonia in Paris.

Grilled shrimp on a skewer, green sauce, and lemon wedge at restaurant Sonia Paris.

Interior of restaurant Sonia Paris, black and white striped decor and bar.

Chic interior of restaurant Sonia Paris with striped bench and large plant.

Service of Moroccan mint tea in an ornate glass at restaurant Sonia Paris.

Interior of Moroccan restaurant Sonia in Paris with set tables and black and white decor.

Restaurant Sonia Paris exterior, on the corner of rue Guillaume Tell.

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Sonia
115 avenue de Villiers 75017 Paris
Price: couscous between €23 and €38 / tajines between €26 and €28 / prawn skewer €28 / desserts between €6 and €16 / cocktails between €12 and €16
Good deal: weekday lunch menu at €29 with starter + main or main + dessert, or €35 with starter + main + dessert
Link to the restaurant website

Sidi des Prés

This address offers very well-executed traditional Moroccan cuisine in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, in a setting that makes you travel (it actually reminded me of our trips to Morocco)! On the menu: tajines and couscous in a warm and casual atmosphere of sharing. For starters, I recommend the chef’s selection of briouates (€11.50), the tchoutchouka and its egg (€11.50), the vegetable spread in mechoui and feta (€10.50), as well as the zaalouk, a homemade eggplant caviar (€8.50). For the main course, the three of us shared a couscous with 4 meats (€27.50), and it was truly super generous.

Greek meal with vegetables, feta, bread, and glass of red wine at Sidi des Prés.

Interior of restaurant Sidi des Prés with set tables and warm lighting.

Table set: glasses, cutlery, and Peugeot pepper mill at restaurant Sidi des Prés.

Couscous, grilled meats, and red wine at restaurant Sidi des Prés Saint-Germain.

Moroccan mint tea: silver teapot, glasses, and mint at Sidi des Prés.

Couscous with vegetables and meat skewers and merguez at Sidi des Prés.

Almond pastry and mint tea served at Sidi des Prés.

Assorted desserts, citrus fruits in a bowl, and pastries on a terrazzo plate at Sidi des Prés.

Facade of the oriental restaurant Sidi des Prés, specialized in Grillades, Tagines, and Couscous.

Interior of restaurant Sidi des Prés, set tables, exposed stone wall.

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Sidi des Prés
18 rue Guisarde, 75006 Paris
Price: a la carte starters between €7.50 and €11.50 / tajines between €19.50 and €26.50 and couscous between €22.50 and €27.50 / desserts between €8.50 and €13.50
Link to the address’s website

Charly

Charly is a Moroccan restaurant located at Porte Maillot in the 17th arrondissement that offers a Mediterranean and Moroccan menu. I was especially charmed by the decor, which took me back to the memory of my trips to Morocco! I particularly loved its winter garden where we had lunch, with its 2 olive trees sitting in the center of the room.

For starters, we had the fresh salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta (€13.90), as well as the chef’s crispy bites, 3 pieces of briouat (€14.50). For the main course, we tested the Charly couscous (€27.90) with an assortment of 5 pieces of grilled meat (lamb skewer, lamb chop, homemade merguez, and chicken skewer). We also tested a Marrakech specialty, the Tangia (€28.90), a 10-hour lamb cooked and served in a clay pot. And to end on a high note, I obviously recommend having a mint tea to enjoy the service show, all accompanied by an oriental mille-feuille, which is to say a sweet almond pastilla (€11.90).

Plate of briouats accompanied by a fresh salad at Moroccan restaurant Charly in Paris.

Customer tasting a Moroccan salad at restaurant Charly in Paris in a traditional setting.

Moroccan salad composed of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and feta cheese, served at restaurant Charly in Paris.

Elegant room of Moroccan restaurant Charly in Paris with tablecloths and traditional decoration.

Service of traditional couscous semolina in a clay dish at restaurant Charly in Paris.

Couscous dish and grilled meats served on a table at Moroccan restaurant Charly in Paris.

Elegant dining room of Moroccan restaurant Charly in Paris with tablecloths and indoor olive trees.

Waiter pouring traditional mint tea into a glass at Moroccan restaurant Charly in Paris.

Assortment of traditional Moroccan pastries served with a glass of mint tea in a Parisian restaurant.

Facade of the Moroccan restaurant Charly in Paris with sign and plant decorations on the sidewalk.

Table refinedly set in the elegant room of Moroccan restaurant Charly in Paris.

Table decor with wooden vases and dried palms at Moroccan restaurant Charly in Paris.

Woman in front of a traditional painted wooden Moroccan door at restaurant Charly in Paris.

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Charly, Mediterranean and Moroccan restaurant
97 Boulevard Gouvion Saint Cyr 75017 Paris
Price: starters between €9.90 and €19.50 / Charly couscous €27.90 / Marrakech specialty tangia €28.90 / oriental mille-feuille dessert €11.90
Link to the restaurant website

Practical Questions

Where to eat a good couscous in the Latin Quarter in Paris?

I recommend the Méchoui du Prince. It’s a family restaurant founded in 1969, with a superb riad decor. It serves very generous portions, including its specialty of oven-roasted lamb shoulder.

Which address to test for a chic atmosphere in the 17th?

Go discover Sonia, a very beautiful restaurant on Avenue de Villiers. The setting is elegant, and you can enjoy excellent couscous, tajines, and delicious kemia to share as a starter (briouates, hummus).

Is there a good Moroccan restaurant near Saint-Germain-des-Prés?

Yes, Sidi des Prés is a superb address on Rue Guisarde. The atmosphere is warm and casual. I recommend their hearty 4-meat couscous or the zaalouk (a homemade eggplant caviar).

Where can one taste Marrakech Tangia in Paris?

You can enjoy this typical Marrakech specialty at the restaurant Charly, located at Porte Maillot. They serve this lamb slow-cooked for 10 hours in a clay pot. The mint tea service there is also quite a show!

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My selection of Moroccan restaurants in Paris

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