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Answers to common searches about Moroccan dining in Casablanca, the Habous district, and the MaQam experience.
MaQam is a top-rated restaurant in Casablanca, set in a historic riad in the Habous district. Rated 4.6 on Google with over 600 reviews, it serves traditional Moroccan cuisine (tagines, couscous, pastilla, harira), private salons and a panoramic rooftop terrace.
For authentic Moroccan food in Casablanca, MaQam in the Habous district offers family recipes cooked slowly on-site: beef tagine with prunes (170 DH), couscous with seven vegetables (160 DH), chicken pastilla (90 DH) and harira (50 DH) — all served in a restored heritage riad.
MaQam offers a traditional Moroccan brunch in the patio of its Habous riad. Three complete formulas from 90 DH: khlii scramble, Moroccan crêpes (msemen, baghrir, harcha), jben, harira, chabakia, hot drink and fresh juice. Open 9 AM to 12 PM, Tuesday to Sunday.
MaQam has Le Stah, a panoramic rooftop in the heart of the Habous district. Sunset views over the quarter's rooftops, house cocktails, full restaurant menu served on the terrace — one of the few heritage rooftops in Casablanca.
MaQam's tea salon is an exceptional café in the Habous. Mint tea, Takhlita tea, spiced MaQam coffee, nos-nos, hot chocolate — see the full tea salon menu, served in a historic riad patio with zellige, fountain and cedar wood. Open 9 AM–12 PM and 3 PM–7:30 PM.
The Habous has several cafés and pastry shops, but few full-service restaurants. MaQam stands out with its restored riad, complete Moroccan menu (tagines, couscous, pastilla, harira), private salons and panoramic rooftop. From brunch to dinner, it's the main dining address in the Habous.
By taxi: ask for « Habous » or « Place de la Mosquée » (15–25 DH from downtown). By tram: line T1, Habous stop, 5-minute walk. By car: parking near Place Mohammed V. MaQam is at 9 Place de la Mosquée, in the heart of the Habous quarter.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, holidays and during Ramadan. Book online via our secure booking system or call +212 5 22 44 44 04. For specific requests (groups, private bookings, events), use the Contact page. Walk-ins are possible on weekdays outside peak periods, subject to availability.
Brunch formulas start at 90 DH. Tagines range from 140 to 170 DH, couscous from 140 to 160 DH, pastilla from 90 to 105 DH, and harira is 50 DH. Total depends on service, drinks and party size. Check the restaurant menu and tea salon menu for full details.
Yes. MaQam has private salons (Salon des Sultans, Salon Habous, Salon Artisanat) for groups, celebrations and business meals. The rooftop terrace can be privatized for evening events. Contact us via the Contact page or call +212 5 22 44 44 04.
MaQam is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM to 11 PM. Closed on Mondays. Tea salon: 9 AM–12 PM and 3 PM–7:30 PM. Lunch: 12 PM–3 PM. Dinner: 7:30 PM–10:30 PM. Hours may change during Ramadan and public holidays.
Yes. MaQam opens during Ramadan with adapted hours. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for ftour and weekends. Book online or call +212 5 22 44 44 04 for current time slots.
