Chez Bejgueni

Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle


Several street food stalls line the corner where Rue Ibn Aicha meets Blvd Abdelkarim Al Khattabi, but none are more famed for serving up authentic grillade than Chez Bejgueni. This is a truly local joint, and meals are great value, with free Moroccan khobz (bread), olives, harissa (hot chilli sauce) and freshly pulped tomatoes laced with cumin.

Most diners ask for some form of mixed grill: the cotelette (lamb cutlets) and kefta (meatballs) are crowd pleasers, or try the offal if you dare. Don't let the dishevelled communal tables deter you from taking a seat.


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