Freshly caught sardines seasoned with sea salt and grilled over charcoal, a staple street food at the Casablanca port.
3 top-rated spots found
Restaurant du Port de Pêche
Sardines Grillées au Sel
Seafood
· $$
· Port of Casablanca
★★★★☆ 4.2
2,840 reviews
Local LegendFresh CatchClassic
9.2
Flavor
8.5
Value
7.8
Vibe
Located directly at the fishing docks, this establishment offers sardines that are often grilled within hours of being caught. The high-volume turnover ensures maximum freshness, and the charcoal pits are seasoned by decades of use, imparting a deep, smoky essence that home grills cannot replicate.
📍 Port de Pêche, Casablanca 20000, Morocco · View on Maps
Marché Central (Fish Stalls)
Chermoula Stuffed Grilled Sardines
Moroccan Street Food
· $
· Centre Ville
★★★★½ 4.6
1,200 reviews
Hidden GemAuthenticBudget Friendly
9.8
Flavor
9.5
Value
6.5
Vibe
This is the sensory heart of the city. You select your fish from the market vendors and take them to the small grill stalls nearby. The flavor is intensified by the 'butterfly' technique where two fillets are joined by a spicy, herbaceous chermoula paste before hitting the flames.
📍 Boulevard Mohammed V, Casablanca 20000, Morocco · View on Maps
La Sqala
Grilled Sardine Fillets with Moroccan Salads
Traditional Moroccan
· $$$
· Old Medina
★★★★½ 4.4
4,150 reviews
InstagrammableHistoricClassic
8.5
Flavor
7.2
Value
9.6
Vibe
Set within the ramparts of an 18th-century Portuguese fortress, the vibe here is unmatched. While more expensive than the port stalls, the sardines are meticulously cleaned (deboned) and served in a lush garden setting that provides a peaceful escape from the city's chaos.
📍 Boulevard des Almohades, Casablanca 20000, Morocco · View on Maps