Best Grilled Sardines in Casablanca

Casablanca's identity is linked to the Atlantic Ocean, and the humble sardine is its celebrated bounty. Morocco is the world's leading exporter but locals prefer them fresh off the grill. The technique involves stuffing pairs with a vibrant Chermoula marinade of herbs and garlic. The result is a smoky intensely flavorful fish with crisp skin and tender meat. Rows of small grills puff out clouds of smoke every afternoon across the city.

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Casablanca's identity is linked to the Atlantic Ocean, and the humble sardine is its celebrated bounty. Morocco is the world's leading exporter but locals prefer them fresh off the grill. The technique involves stuffing pairs with a vibrant Chermoula marinade of herbs and garlic. The result is a smoky intensely flavorful fish with crisp skin and tender meat. Rows of small grills puff out clouds of smoke every afternoon across the city.

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Where to eat Grilled Sardines

10.0/ 10

Chez Hassan

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Chez Hassan is a tiny high-energy stall that grills hundreds of sardines a day for shoppers. It is fast and smoky.Old Medina
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13:30 for fast street food.
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20.0/ 10

Restaurant O'Mammy

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O'Mammy is a tiny canteen serving a very authentic lunch with sweet and savory Tfaya. The portions are very generous.Maarif
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13:30 for a quick local lunch.
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30.0/ 10

Restaurant El Cenador

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El Cenador serves a unique seafood couscous variant that celebrates the city's Atlantic identity. It uses the morning's fresh catch.El Hank
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13:30 for ocean views.
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40.0/ 10

Bab Mansour

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Bab Mansour is known for exceptionally large and firm specimens grilled to a perfect smoky finish. The quality is high.Maarif
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13:30 for high-quality meat dishes.
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50.0/ 10

Restaurant La Bavaroise

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La Bavaroise serves couscous with French precision to the city's business elite. It maintains all authentic flavor profiles.City Center
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13:30 for a business lunch.
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60.0/ 10

Chez Michel

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Chez Michel serves a simple and hearty country-style couscous in the main market. The value is hard to beat.City Center
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13:00 for fresh market seafood.
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70.0/ 10

Restaurant Al-Anbar

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Al-Anbar serves a rustic and intensely flavored Medina-style couscous with no signage. It represents the true soul of the old quarter.Old Medina
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13:30 for authentic Medina lunch.
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80.0/ 10

Restaurant Basmane

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Basmane serves a very refined and technically perfect couscous with live Gnaoua music. It is the choice for a formal dinner.La Corniche
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20:30 for dinner and live music.
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90.0/ 10

Restaurant Le Cuistot Traditionnel

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Le Cuistot Traditionnel offers a home-style couscous with exceptionally light hand-rolled semolina. It feels like a family meal.Gauthier
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13:30 for a quiet family-style lunch.
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100.0/ 10

Restaurant Sésame

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Sésame offers a lighter and more contemporary version using artisanal and locally-sourced vegetables. The setting is modern.Gauthier
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13:30 for a modern lunch.
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110.0/ 10

Port de Pêche

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Port de Pêche serves the fishermen and dock workers with massive quantities of fresh fish. The environment is gritty.Port District
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12:30 to watch boats unload.
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120.0/ 10

Restaurant La Toque

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La Toque is a reliable chain where the Friday couscous is a staple for office workers. It is fast and consistent.Maarif
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13:30 for office crowd lunch.
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130.0/ 10

Restaurant Petit Poucet

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Petit Poucet offers a Friday couscous in a wonderfully nostalgic 1920s brasserie setting. It is a local urban tradition.City Center
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13:30 for a nostalgic lunch.
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140.0/ 10

Restaurant Le Jasmine

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Le Jasmine is a favorite for families serving consistently high-quality and affordable seafood. The environment is clean.Maarif
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13:30 for family dining.
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150.0/ 10

Marché Central

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Marché Central stalls serve massive, steaming platters to the local worker crowd. It is fast, cheap, and undeniably authentic.City Center
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13:00 for the peak lunch energy.
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