Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha
An institution in the Mechoui Alley, famous for its pit-roasted whole lamb and Marrakech tangia.
Opened in 1965, this restaurant is located in the Mechoui Alley on the north side of Jemaa el-Fnaa and is considered a pioneer of the street. Whole lambs are slow-roasted in underground clay pits for three to four hours and sold by weight, served with cumin, coarse salt, and bread. Tangia is a Marrakech specialty slow-cooked in clay jars. The roast lamb often sells out by early afternoon, so arriving before 13:00 is recommended, with 12:30–14:00 being the busiest time. No reservations accepted, no alcohol served. Prices are posted at the entrance; make sure to clarify whether you are ordering by portion or by weight. Half a kilogram of lamb shoulder is about 140 MAD.
Opening hours
Daily 12:00–21:00 (Roast lamb is sold until sold out)
Nearby sights
- Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Medina Souks
- Koutoubia Mosque
- Le Jardin Secret
- Ben Youssef Madrasa
- Dar Si Said Museum
- Maison de la Photographie
- Dar El Bacha – Musée des Confluences