On 28 July 2025, the programme Télématin, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year on France Télévision, took viewers on a gourmet tour through the heart of the medina of Fez to discover the treasures of Moroccan street food, starting at the Palais Faraj.
The fasting month of Ramadan is approaching, and with it many culinary traditions to which Moroccans are infinitely attached. One of the most convivial is breaking the fast as a family at sunset. Known as ‘ftour’ or ‘iftar’, this meal includes a number of essential dishes that you’ll find in the Kingdom, with a special menu at the Restaurant L’Amandier of the Palais Faraj.
As a lover of local Moroccan produce, Restaurant L’Amandier of Palais Faraj has chosen the very best Moroccan olive oil, produced in the Fès region. Authenticity, balanced flavours and superior quality are the strengths of this certified organic extra virgin olive oil, which is now widely acclaimed throughout the world.
The richness of Fez gastronomy lies in a unique heritage of Berber, Arab and Jewish cuisines, as well as Andalusian and African, which has given rise to some of Morocco’s most emblematic dishes. Faithful to this melting pot of flavors, the restaurant L’Amandier’s seasonal menu is also enriched by the region’s local produce.
In 2019, the famous British Chef was at Palais Faraj in Fez, starting point for his discovery of Moroccan gastronomy. Today, still in love with the country’s products and specialties, it was with sincere enthusiasm that he unveiled the results of the competition launched by Pubity on Instagram, which consecrated Moroccan cuisine as “best in the world”.
Whether you prefer coffee on the go or a big bowl of muesli, Moroccan breakfast is sure to shake up your morning routine. Hearty, varied and tasty, it’s one of the essential meals of the day in Morocco, combining sweet and savoury dishes and featuring the traditional recipes of each region.
It is on every Moroccan family’s table, served with elegance in palaces and simplicity in popular cafés, many shopkeepers will spontaneously offer it to you… the glass of mint tea is a must for your stay in Morocco, symbolizing the country’s art de vivre and the hospitality of its people.
