Restaurant Ahlen
A beloved Tangier spot offering authentic Moroccan dishes like tagine and couscous at great prices, known for its warm hospitality.
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Restaurant Ahlen
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A beloved Tangier spot offering authentic Moroccan dishes like tagine and couscous at great prices, known for its warm hospitality.
Ask for Pre-made Dishes
If short on time, inquire about dishes already prepared to speed up your meal.
Vegetarian & Soup Options
Consider soups and vegetarian dishes like aubergine for delicious variety.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Moroccan, Mediterranean
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+212 645-007510
Address
8 Rue des Postes, Tangier 90000, Morocco
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Authentic Moroccan Flavors
Savor genuine Moroccan cuisine, with standout dishes like lamb tagine and couscous, loved by locals.
Generous Portions, Great Value
Enjoy hearty, flavorful meals with portions so generous they're praised for their value.
Warm Hospitality and Service
Experience exceptional service from friendly staff who make you feel right at home.
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Ask for Pre-made Dishes
If short on time, inquire about dishes already prepared to speed up your meal.
Vegetarian & Soup Options
Consider soups and vegetarian dishes like aubergine for delicious variety.
Visit Off-Peak
To avoid potential slow service, consider visiting during non-busy hours.
Complimentary Tea
Enjoy expertly poured complimentary tea, often served with biscuits at the end.
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Ask for Pre-made Dishes
If short on time, inquire about dishes already prepared to speed up your meal.
Vegetarian & Soup Options
Consider soups and vegetarian dishes like aubergine for delicious variety.
Visit Off-Peak
To avoid potential slow service, consider visiting during non-busy hours.
Complimentary Tea
Enjoy expertly poured complimentary tea, often served with biscuits at the end.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Restaurant Ahlen is highly praised for its authentic and delicious Moroccan cuisine, particularly the tagines and couscous. Diners consistently commend the generous portions and reasonable prices, making it a great value. The warm hospitality and friendly service further enhance the dining experience, although some note that food might be slightly less flavorful than other top-tier establishments.
"It's a very small place and we chose it based on the Google reviews.
Went in a bit hesitant after last night dinner fiasco in an other restaurant...
This place was filled with foreigner tourists, we didn't know what to expect as we usually love to eat in the restaurants that local people eat - that is usually a sign of it's authentic taste and quality if it's approved by localities.
We were up for a treat and pleasant experience.
Food was lovely, service fast and very attentive.
We asked for the dishes that they had already made as we were in a hurry for an appointment and only had 1hr to rat
We got 2 soups, 2 chips, aubergine dish, lamb couscous.
And starter which came as a bread, cheese and olives.
It was lovely and enough for 2 adults.
Nice authentic taste.
One of our children is vegetarian so soup and aubergine with chips was a good option as she didn't want to have tajini.
And price wise also very good considering it is a prime location, we paid around £20 for everything.
I highly recommend this place ......as it serves authentic food and is super popular with tourists 😃"
Renata H.
"My girlfriend and I are vegetarian and this was one of our favorite restaurants in Morocco! Especially the Zaalouk was fantastic, but we also loved the vegetarian couscous.
Service was great and super friendly.
The Toilet was also fine when we were there, in contrast to what we read in other comments.
Great place, would recommend it to my friends!"
Michael Bleicher
"𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟 & 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭 Beyond 50
Live An Inspiring Location Independent Life! 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝟱𝟬 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸
I throughly enjoyed my couscous lamb lunch here! The meat was amazingly flavorful and tender; it truly fell of the bone. Nice chunks of vegetables well balanced out the protein and, as expected, the couscous was perfect!
I was told that restaurants in Morocco only serve couscous on Friday. Although I was there on a Friday, I also noticed that, there was no note on the menu stating 'Only Available on Friday,' unless I missed it. So if you are craving couscous, on any day of the week, you can satisfy it here!
Of course, I also witnessed a few ultra high tea pour performances as well!
A couple reviews mentioned many tourist dining and questioned the authenticity of the food. That may be a seasonal experience.
When I arrived, there appeared to be mostly locals in this cosy family friendly resto. And, there is no doubt that they are serving the real deal here. ENJOY!!"
Siobhan Farr
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most popular dishes include lamb tagine, chicken pastilla, and various types of couscous. Harira soup and Zaalouk are also highly recommended.
Yes, the restaurant offers several well-loved vegetarian options, such as vegetarian couscous, lentil soup, and Zaalouk.
Diners frequently mention that the portions are very generous and the prices are reasonable, offering great value for money.
The service is consistently described as exceptional, friendly, and attentive, with staff often going the extra mile.
Yes, contrary to the belief that couscous is only served on Fridays, you can enjoy it here any day of the week.
Yes, the restaurant often serves complimentary bread, cheese, olives, and expertly poured mint tea with biscuits.
You can ask for dishes that are already prepared, which can significantly speed up your meal if you're short on time.
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