Yes, you’re nostalgic for your weekend in Marrakech… Since then, you’ve been dreaming of lamb tagine, couscous, chicken with olives and Turkish delight? At the mere thought of these flavors, your mouth waters so much you could almost wipe away the drool from the corner of your mouth? We know what you mean! To rediscover those nostalgic flavours in the heart of Paris, we’ve put together 3 top restaurants that will transport you to Morocco or Algeria in 2/3 clicks of the fork! Let’s go Inchallah!
1 – The most prestigious: Ziryab by Guy Martin: dinner on the roof of the Arab World Institute
Located on Place Mohamed V in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, Ziryab, perched high above the Institut du Monde Arabe, has opened the doors of its restaurant to Michelin-starred chef Guy Martin. Close your eyes and imagine yourself on the 9th floor of the IMA, with one of the best rooftop views in Paris. With his subtle blend of traditional Oriental and contemporary cuisine, Chef Martin is sure to take your taste buds to 7th heaven… well, 9th heaven to be exact! Can you smell the spices, candied lamb and orange blossom that tickle your nostrils and transport you to the Orient? We do!
A prestigious dinner by Guy Martin on the roof of the Institut du Monde Arabe? Taste the delights of the Orient here
2 – Morocco in Paris but not only: 1000 & 1 signes: the deaf-hearing encounter in one of Paris’s best Moroccan restaurants!
In this restaurant, open to the deaf and hearing alike, you’ll not only be able to take your senses on a journey with succulent Moroccan specialities, but also open yourself up to a world that’s different from your own. A lesson in tolerance that could undoubtedly help you to counter the clichés surrounding deafness. .. 1000 & 1 signes, is a restaurant that focuses on difference and confirms the notion of Moroccan generosity, for a real invitation to travel, to exchange and to the joy of sharing. 1000 & 1 signes is an ode to diversity around 1000 & 1 nuances of delight, love and sharing .
Book your dinner at 1000 & 1 signs here!
3 – Fatma Laoudedj’s (Shérazade) TV star and food blogger: Algerian delights in Paris
In Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, meet Fatma Laoudedj at Mozaïc by Shérazade. In a setting worthy of the 2019 version of Arabian Nights, you can enjoy Kabyle couscous, lamb tajine or Amekfoul (vegan couscous), among others. Passionate about cooking, author of the blog Les Joyaux de Shérazade, presenter of a daily cooking show on Samira TV and recurring guest on Sophie Davant’s “C’est au Program” on France 2, Fatma is also a real star in Algeria! So, a star who lets you taste her dishes? It can be done! The best part? A tea room and oriental delicacies to die for!
Your Oriental lunch at Mozaïc by Shérazzade? Book here!