8 Must-Try Moroccan Restaurants On The East Coast
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer
If you ever find yourself on the lovely East coast, here are a few Moroccan restaurants you should absolutely try! We will feature unforgettable places from Massachusetts to Florida! All of these places are rated 4+ stars and offer a range of flavorful Moroccan cuisine.
1-Mo’Rockin Fusion-Boston, Massachusettes
Mo’Rockin fusion is a Moroccan restaurant located in Boston Public Market recognized for their American twist on traditional Moroccan dishes. Their food is a flavorful fusion of traditional Moroccan cuisine and modern American serving styles. Their most popular menu item is their bowls, made from a grain base, with the option of Moroccan couscous, of course, then topped with a protein, Moroccan types beef, lamb, chicken, and even Moroccan style tofu! Next are their sides and sauces, most of the sauces feature Moroccan seasonings and influences. Also offer date shakes, Moroccan harira, and salads. Mo’Rockin fusion was founded by Moroccan-American Morad Bouzidi, who immigrated to the United States in his 20s and brought with him his love for Moroccan cuisine. Mo’Rockin Fusion began as a food truck, and despite the difficult start, Mo’Rockin Fusion has gained great popularity and really doing a great job at exposing people to Moroccan Cuisine. To learn more about Mo’Rockin Fusion, click here!
2-Tanjawi-New York
Tanger is a city in the North of Morocco, so the word “Tanjawi” translates to a person from the city of Tanger! Located in Astoria in New York City, Tanjawi serves a plethora of flavorful authentic Moroccan food for great prices. Walking into this small shop feels like walking into a casual restaurant in Morocco. The casual setup is welcoming and really makes you feel at home. You can get anything from sandwiches filled with sausage and veggies to traditional chicken tagine served with sauce and olives.
3-Marakesh-New Jersey
Before we discuss the amazing dishes served at this authentic restaurant, we need to highlight their stunning decor that will make you feel like you are actually in Morocco. From the ceilings, colorful Moroccan lanterns are hung, and when you are seated, you will be sitting on a traditional Moroccan couch called a “sidari”. All of this is completed with stunning Moroccan artwork bringing the walls to life. As for the food, you being with a fresh Moroccan diafa (appetizer), then choose something flavored meat straight off the grill from their Berber grill menu or let the flavors of a traditional Moroccan cuisine melt in your mouth. With a wide variety of traditional foods, this is the perfect place to enjoy real Moroccan food! To learn more about Marakseh, click here!
4-Casablanca-Delware
This family-owned restaurant in New Castle Delaware has a stunning interior with bright Moroccan lanterns, couches, and the classic red and green Moroccan color scheme. Casablanca is known for their 7-course meal servings that feature three salads, Bastilla (phyllo dough pie filled with chicken and nuts), a chicken course, a meat course, your choice of couscous, fruits, then dessert, all for only $25! All this and more can be found on their website, click here for more information!
5-Mekki-Washingtion DC
Mekki D.C was founded by Mekki Karrakchu, a Morocco American philanthropist and restaurateur with a passion for Moroccan cuisine. Mekki wanted to share his love for Moroccan cooking and cultures which is why his restaurant focuses on providing an authentic experience. The menu features Moroccan marinate skewers, couscous, tagines, pastilla, and more! To learn more about this exceptional Moroccan restaurant in the nations’ capital, click here!
6-Mount Olive-Virginia
This Falls Church Restaurant offers so many traditional Moroccan dishes! The restaurant’s testimonials speak for themselves. Mount Olive serves classics such as tagines, couscous, and Moroccan soup, as well as a variety of American foods such as pizza and sandwiches with a hint of a Moroccan touch! To learn more about this restaurant, click here!
7-Imperial Fez-Georgia
Imperial Fez was founded by chef Rafih Benjelloun, who has an incredible story to share about his love for Moroccan cuisine. He described Moroccan cuisine by explaining, “Moroccan food is not just food, it is magic that you bring to the table.” That saying is the perfect way to describe this stunning authentic restaurant. The impeccable details at this restaurant provide a unique sense of authenticity, not only in the cuisine but also in the environment. At Imperial Fez, many guests eat with their hands and leave their shoes at the door, all critical elements of Moroccan dining and hospitality. The mouthwatering cuisine prepared at Imperial Fez is crafted perfectly with beautiful blends of spices and flavors. For more information on this restaurant, click here!
8-Dar Tajine – Florida
Sunny Florida is made a little brighter because of Dar Tagine Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. If you are looking for scrumptious starters, warm soups, grill, couscous, tagines, bastilla, or sandwiches, all this variety and more can be found at Dar Tagine. Your Moroccan dining experiences will be complete with the Dar Tagine fresh Morocco bread and the refreshing classing Moroccan mint tea. To learn more about Dar Tagine, click here!
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