La Rencontre

“We enjoyed some of the excellent fresh seafood tagine from the specials menu. This was our first taste of Essaouira and we enjoyed it so much. The staff are super friendly and we were very happy to meet them a few times around the town in the following days.”

“I had a really nice experience at La Rencontre. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, perfect for enjoying a meal in Essaouira. A special mention to Ayoub, who was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome throughout the visit. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented—credit to Chef Achraf, whose dishes were absolutely delicious, especially the seafood. You can really feel the care and passion in both the service and the cuisine. Overall, it’s a great spot with amazing food and warm hospitality. I’d definitely recommend it and would happily come back again.”

“Amazing place. The food is very delicious. The guys are so friendly, perfect English. Every detail is important for them. The music is very nice too. Everything is perfect! The best place in Morocco for us! I recommend with all my heart and taste!”

“I am so grateful I found this place, beautiful family owned restaurant with some of the best food I had in Morocco, really prepared with love. Come here and enjoy the amazing food, listening to great tastefully curated music and excellent views from the rooftop The kindest waiter ever and the best chef ever!!! Thank you so much for a beautiful experience!”

“Le Rencontre is the vibe in Essaouira. Excellent coffee, creative mocktails, spectacular views, and an eclectic music selection. Their menu is a much-needed break from the typical fare served elsewhere in the medina. I discovered it in the second week of my stay—and didn’t miss a single day for the next two weeks. Also great for digital nomads: the team here works harder than bees, and their energy is infectious. Ayoub knows how to keep the vibe alive, despite wearing many hats. Conversations with him about Moroccan Arabic and local culture were truly enriching. Don’t miss the chocolate coffee, the Bambara, Habibi, and the manta ray meatball tagine. I’m definitely coming back someday for another rencontre! La3fdak, rabi ykhalik!”

“Very good grilled fish and the prawn tajine was also nice. Close to ramparts with a pretty view from the top. A little on the expensive but overall nice.”