No. 01 · Tradition
Chicken & almond pastilla
Pastilla au poulet et aux amandes
Crisp pastry, chicken slow-cooked with gentle spices, toasted almonds and a dusting of cinnamon.
Our kitchen
Here, every dish
is crafted with care.
Precise cooking, guided by respect for quality produce and well-judged seasoning. Generous plates, carefully crafted sauces, and the art of letting simple ingredients shine.
Our fish is carefully selected each day from the fresh catch. Rooted in Moroccan tradition, our cooking celebrates spices, fresh herbs, slow simmering, and authentic craftsmanship.
— The Terrasse Bleue kitchen team
- 4.8
- on Google, 83 reviews
- 07:30
- open daily from morning
- 23:00
- until late dinner
Signature dishes & flavours of the sea
The heart of our menu
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Our meat is carefully selected and our fish is chosen every day from the morning catch. And on Fridays, as tradition calls for, it's couscous.
SeafoodFish & seafood pastilla
Seafood, mushrooms, fresh herbs and vermicelli, wrapped in crisp pastry.
FridaysFriday couscous
The highlight of the week: fine semolina, tender vegetables and tfaya, caramelised onions with raisins.
Today's catchFish tagine, revisited
The fish of the day with peppers and lemon, gently cooked in the tagine.
Slow-cookedMarrakech-style tanjia
Meat slow-cooked for hours with preserved lemon, saffron and cumin, just as in the Red City.
SignatureOrange chicken tagine
Tender chicken, orange and flaked almonds: a sweet, bright note.
Morning to night · 7 days a week
Open from 07:30 to 23:00
A coffee before the beach, a long, slow brunch, an afternoon treat at the Bar Bleu, a candlelit dinner: the house changes its light as the day goes by.
07:30
Morning
Msemen, baghrir and eggs in a copper pan, freshly pressed juices and arabica coffee. Three signature brunches: Le Marocain chic, Le Matin de Londres and Le Jbala.
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- 07:30
Morning
Msemen, baghrir and eggs in a copper pan, freshly pressed juices and arabica coffee. Three signature brunches: Le Marocain chic, Le Matin de Londres and Le Jbala.
12:00Midday
Pastillas, poke bowls, mixed salads, fresh pasta and signature pizzas, for a light lunch or a hearty one.
16:00Afternoon
Bar Bleu time: the day's pastries, ice-cream sundaes, crêpes, waffles and alcohol-free cocktails.
19:30Evening
Soft lighting, fresh fish from the day's catch, tagines and tanjia. A quiet dinner in an air-conditioned, non-smoking dining room.
Bar Bleu
Sweet delights
Extend your experience with a delightful sweet pause. Inspired by the seasons and our pastry chef's creativity, our desserts conclude your meal with elegance and lightness.
- Signature desserts
- Waffles
- Crêpes
- Ice-cream coupes
- Alcohol-free cocktails
- Gourmet drinks
And every day, a fresh selection from our pastry chef.
Signature menu
The menu
A taste of our menu. Daily specials, brunches and Bar Bleu sweets are waiting for you at the restaurant.
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Moroccan tradition
Tradition marocaine
Moroccan tradition
Tradition marocaine
Timeless recipes, cooked with patience.
- Chicken & almond pastilla75 dirhamsPastilla au poulet et aux amandes
- Fish & seafood pastilla90 dirhamsPastilla au poisson et aux fruits de mer
- Chicken couscous65 dirhamsCouscous pouletFridays only
- Meat couscous75 dirhamsCouscous viandeFridays only
An allergy or a special diet? Our team will gladly adapt any dish. +212 5 24 47 69 94
What guests say
In our guests' own words
4.8
83 Google reviews
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Google
A superb experience from start to finish. Special mention for the decor, beautiful and carefully done: every detail has been thought through.
Dina-KoLocal GuideGoogle
A restaurant not to be missed! The fresh grilled octopus was fantastic. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.
Julia H.Local Guide · DinnerGoogle
The couscous is simply exceptional, the best I've had in Essaouira. Congratulations to the chef.
Rhalak C.LunchGoogle
A very elegant café, and spotlessly clean. One of the best cafés I've found in Essaouira.
Ihsan B.Local GuideGoogle
The John Dory fillet is absolutely superb! We thoroughly enjoyed the fresh seafood.
Fabien B.Local Guide · DinnerGoogle
A real experience, as beautiful to look at as it is to taste. The cakes are stunning.
SaraCoffee & pastriesGoogle
The best restaurant we tried in Morocco, after a week of eating out morning, noon and night.
Arnaud O.DinnerGoogle
A delicious brunch, beautifully presented dishes and a lovely setting. Excellent value for money.
Hasna R.Brunch
Read all 83 reviews on GoogleReviews translated from French.
The venue
An elegant, quiet lounge,
a short walk from the medina.
A coffered ceiling, pale wood, deep armchairs and tall picture windows: every detail of the room is designed to make you want to stay.
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Air-conditioned room
Non-smoking inside, quiet and bright.
Covered terrace
With a sheltered smoking area.
Private room
For family meals and groups.
Families welcome
P'tit Bleu kids' menu, high chairs, baby-changing table.
Free parking
Easy parking out front and along the street.
Card & contactless
Bank cards and mobile payments accepted.
Accessible
Wheelchair access.
Vegetarian options
And a team that listens to what you need.
Moments to celebrate
Birthdays, group dinners, business meetings.
Our private room welcomes your group in complete privacy. A cake from our pastry chef, candles, thoughtful touches: just call us and we'll take care of the rest.
Find us
See you soon in Essaouira.
Opening hours
Open · until 23:00- Monday07:30 – 23:00
- Tuesday06:30 – 23:00
- Wednesday07:30 – 23:00
- Thursday07:30 – 23:00
- Friday07:30 – 23:00
- Saturday07:30 – 23:00
- Sunday07:30 – 23:00
Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, served all day without a break.
