Where can I eat good couscous in Paris?

Chez Younice, in the 20th, is known for its royal couscous and its lamb, prune and almond tagine, and Le Petit Bleu, in Montmartre, serves couscous and tagines in huge portions. Two safe bets for a generous, affordable couscous.

Which Moroccan table works for a smarter occasion?

Le 404, founded by Mourad Mazouz in the Marais and awarded a Gault&Millau toque, and Le Caroubier in the 15th, a glamorous riad-decor table, are the two dressiest addresses in the selection.

Is there a budget Moroccan option?

Le Petit Bleu, on rue Muller in the 18th, is the most economical: a confidential Moroccan canteen, generous tagines and grills at gentle prices, hidden in a Montmartre back street.

Where can I eat Moroccan late at night in Paris?

L'Homme Bleu, on rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud in the 11th, serves its Maghreb cooking Monday to Saturday until two in the morning, ideal for a late dinner of fire-grilled meats.

Do these restaurants offer vegetarian options?

Yes, vegetable couscous is on almost every menu, and several tables such as Choukran refresh their kemia and vegetable starters, leaving plenty of meat-free choice.

Morocco in Paris: Couscous, Tagines and the Great Moroccan Tables

Places in this guide

N°1Moroccan restaurant
CHOUKRAN – Restaurant Marocain, Paris 9
On rue Saint-Georges in the 9th, Choukran marks the much-noticed return of chef Abdel Alaoui, once again declaring his love for Morocco after his Yemma canteens. Reworked kemia, carefully made tagines and a sun-filled room: the 4.8 rating across nearly five thousand reviews, and rising, confirms the hit.
« Chef Abdel Alaoui once again declares all his love for his native Morocco in this new spot that will make the sun shine twelve months a year. »
— doitinparis.com
11 mentionsRating rising
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N°2Moroccan restaurant
Le Sirocco
On rue des Gobelins in the 13th, Le Sirocco faithfully recreates a Berber house, soft lighting and warm atmosphere, for a full immersion. Flavourful tagines and couscous in generous portions, attentive service: an authentic table singled out with the Michelin Plate.
« The interior faithfully recreates a Berber house with soft lighting and a warm atmosphere that transports guests. »
— Google
5 mentions
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N°3Moroccan restaurant
Le Méchoui du Prince
On rue Monsieur le Prince, in the heart of the Latin Quarter, Le Méchoui du Prince has reigned proudly since 1969. A family Moroccan restaurant founded by Mohamed Amrache and taken over by his son, where you enjoy couscous and tagines in a riad atmosphere, between tradition and the chef's creations. An institution.
« Le Méchoui du Prince has all the makings of a royal address, tucked on rue Monsieur le Prince where it has reigned proudly since 1969. »
— Sortir à Paris
8 mentions
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N°4Moroccan restaurant
Le Caroubier
Tucked deep in the 15th, Le Caroubier has been the discreet star of Moroccan cooking in Paris for years. An exuberant Arabesque decor, banquettes and handmade rugs, authentic couscous and tagines: a glamorous table that draws a loyal Tout-Paris, from high society to intellectuals.
« This Moroccan restaurant has been the star of Moroccan cuisine for years now. You will be enchanted by its exuberant arabic decor with couches and handcrafted rugs. »
— bestrestaurantsparis.com
7 mentions
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N°5Moroccan restaurant
Chez Younice
On rue d'Avron, near Nation, Chez Younice doesn't look like much yet is never empty. People come for the royal couscous for big appetites and the lamb, prune and almond tagine for the aesthetes, in a 20th where good neighbourhood Moroccan tables are precious.
« Dreaming of a couscous or a tagine? Chez Younice doesn't look like much, yet it's always packed to the rafters. »
— auroreinparis.com
3 mentions
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N°6Moroccan restaurant
RESTAURANT L’HOMME BLEU
On rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud in the 11th, L'Homme Bleu keeps a simple, welcoming feel in service of Maghreb cooking held to be among the best in Paris. Meat grills slowly over the fire, regulars crowd in, and the kitchen runs until two in the morning.
« L'Homme Bleu's simple, welcoming ambiance is the perfect background for the restaurant's superior Maghreb cooking. »
— Time Out
6 mentions
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N°7Moroccan restaurant
Le 404
In the Marais, Le 404 is a legend: founded by Mourad Mazouz and the comedian Smaïn, it has survived every wave while Maghrebi tables grew scarce. A caravanserai setting, tagines and couscous, a Gault&Millau toque: the most emblematic Moroccan address in Paris.
« Le 404, founded by Mourad Mazouz and his friend Smaïn, the well-known comedian, has resisted the wave of Japanese and Korean restaurants. »
— france3-regions.franceinfo.fr
6 mentions
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N°8Moroccan restaurant
Le Petit Bleu
On rue Muller, in a Montmartre back street, Le Petit Bleu doesn't look like much, and that's all its charm. This confidential Moroccan canteen serves couscous, tagines and grills in huge portions, with a warmth of welcome that keeps people coming back. The budget address Parisians love to pass along.
« A well-kept little gem of a secret: Le Petit Bleu doesn't look like much, but it is absolutely delightful. A Moroccan canteen tucked away in a Montmartre back street, they serve perfect couscous, tagines and grills in enormous portions. »
— Time Out
4 mentionsRating rising
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