Well-filled legume soups, spicy couscous with crispy vegetables, or a fragrant tajine with fresh ingredients and a rich blend of spices: all these and much more are part of Morocco’s rich culinary tradition. These are the absolute highlights in the category of Moroccan restaurants in Amsterdam.
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Couscous bar
At the Couscous Bar, you can customize your couscous entirely to your taste. Choose from various vegetables, chickpeas, and/or meat along with flavourful toppings. Also, delightful: soup! Opt for a Moroccan soup made of beans, peas, or lentils. Vegans also have plenty of dishes to choose from, including the date balls for dessert.
Javastraat 30, Amsterdam – couscousbar.nl
couscousbar, Amsterdam © Facebook
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Mozo
Andalusian, Arabic, African, and European flavours are all part of the Moroccan cuisine, which you can taste in this beautiful, colourful Moroccan interior. Create a shared dining experience with mezze or enjoy the Bastilla (a traditional pastry) all to yourself. Mozo does not serve alcohol, but they offer an extensive high tea with traditional Moroccan sweet treats.
Van Woustraat 89, Amsterdam – restaurantmozo.nl
Mozo, Amsterdam © Facebook
Bahya
Owner Bahya learned Moroccan cooking from her mother and opened her own restaurant with the concept Tajine to Share to raise more awareness about the diversity of culinary traditions from her homeland. Together with your fellow diners, you can enjoy family recipes served in the famous earthenware stew pot, brimming with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
Roelof Hartstraat 66, Amsterdam – bahya.nl
Bahya, Amsterdam © Facebook
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The Tajine Bar
Here you can – as expected – savour the most delicious dishes from the tajine. Choose from various meats, or stick to vegetables and chickpeas. Start with a spicy spinach or aubergine salad and end with the homemade date ice cream with caramelized figs. A glass of Moroccan wine will complete your Moroccan evening
Mercatorplein 5H, Amsterdam – thetajinebar.nl
The Tajine Bar, Amsterdam © Facebook
Paloma Blanca
Here, you can enjoy richly filled couscous with chicken, lamb, lamb sausages, vegetables, or a combination. Of course, there are also tajines available, including one with the catch of the day. Also, delightful: spare ribs marinated with ras el hanout and rice.
Jan Pieter Heijestraat 145, Amsterdam – palomablanca.nl
Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour
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Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.
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I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb and @yourlbb.amsterdam you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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