Populaire - Tangier

Located on April 9th Square, there are some hidden gem restaurants where locals often stop by for a meal. One of the best restaurants in the area is the popular restaurant, where you can enjoy a delicious dinner for less than 5 euros per person. The menu offers dishes such as brochettes, tagines, and couscous. The restaurant has limited indoor seating, so most people prefer to dine on the outdoor terrace, where they may be slightly disrupted by passing pedestrians depending on the day.

In the plaza of 9 de abril, there are some non-touristy restaurants where locals like to stop for lunch or dinner. One of the best restaurants in this area is Restaurant Populaire, where for less than 5 euros per person, we can enjoy a good meal with skewers, tagines, cous cous, and more. They have limited indoor seating, so most people eat on the outdoor terrace, which can sometimes be noisy with passing crowds depending on the day.

This traditional restaurant offers a menu with unique options of fresh fish dishes prepared by the chef at a cost of 20 euros each. Our menu included: fish soup, grilled squid, olives, spicy pepper sauce, bread, toasted almonds and walnuts, a platter with three different types of grilled fish, figs and watermelon for dessert, and sweet home-made honey. The only downside for those who are not fans of spices like myself is that even the fish has a hint of turmeric flavor. The staff was lovely and friendly.