Amal Center

So many restaurants in Marrakesh portray Moroccan cuisine in a negative light, yet here you get the real stuff. And, thankfully, it's all for a good cause: the Amal Center is a non-profit organization that helps and develops impoverished Moroccan women in the restaurant industry. The meals are served in a green courtyard setting with friendly service.

The menu changes daily, but there are always three starters, main courses, and desserts to choose from, with at least one vegetarian option; couscous is always the star of the show on Friday. Because the prices are set locally, the customer is a joyful mix of local families, foreigners, and well-informed tourists. If the spicy zing of your tajine has piqued your interest, the center offers cookery workshops.

Rate: 4.7/5.0; 788 reviews (Source: Google .com)

Address: cnr Rues Allal Ben Ahmad & Ibn Sina
Phone: 0524446896
Website: http://amalnonprofit.org
Hours: noon-3.30pm
Price: mains Dh45-70