3 Best Restaurants in Tafraoute, The Southern Atlantic Coast

The menu here is classic tourist fare (omelets, tagines, soups, and salads), but the quality is excellent. Try the vegetarian tagines with prunes, nuts, and plenty of veggies, or sample the house specialty, Kalia, a Saharan dish of thinly sliced beef and vegetables.

Since 1968 the "Star of the South" has been dishing up ample servings of couscous and tagines in a red-velvet dining room or under a huge red-and-green velvet caidal tent. The harira is hearty and satisfying after a long day's drive, and there is plenty of parking. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is cheery, with many tour agencies choosing this spot for their groups. The restaurant also serves alcohol.

Haute cuisine it isn't, but the tagines here are fresh and cheap and appreciated by many locals. The cool, fresh-squeezed juices make this a nice spot to catch your breath and get out of the sun.