Lunch in Marrakech can be heavy. After a morning in the souks, most travellers want something fresh rather than a full tagine and a nap. A vegan lunch in Marrakech is easy to build from Moroccan cooking itself: the cuisine is full of vegetable dishes, pulses, salads and bread that were plant-based long before anyone used the word vegan. This guide covers what to order, where to eat a vegan or vegetarian lunch in Marrakesh, and how to get a plant-based lunch delivered to your riad.
Vegan lunch delivered to your door
Slots every 30 minutes until 16:00, same-day orders welcome. 45 MAD delivery in the Medina and Gueliz.
Moroccan dishes that make a perfect vegan lunch
Cooked salads
- Zaalouk: smoky aubergine and tomato cooked down with garlic, cumin and olive oil.
- Taktouka: grilled green pepper and tomato, sweet and slightly charred.
- Carrot salad: gently cooked carrots with lemon, garlic, cumin and olives.
- Beetroot and orange salad: a bright, refreshing plate for hot afternoons.
Warm but light mains
- Vegetable tagine: courgette, carrot, potato and olives, slow-cooked with Moroccan spices. Ask for it without smen.
- Lentils (adas) and white beans (loubia): cumin, tomato and olive oil; filling without being heavy.
- Bissara: split-pea or broad-bean soup with olive oil and bread, a Moroccan classic for a quick midday meal.
- Vegetable couscous: traditionally a Friday lunch. Ask whether the semolina was steamed over meat broth. Ours is 100% vegan and we deliver it for two people (270 MAD).
To finish
Seasonal fruit (melon, pomegranate, figs, oranges) plus mint tea or a fresh juice. Simple, and exactly what the climate asks for. For the full list of plant-based Moroccan dishes, see what vegans can eat in Marrakech.
Three light lunch menus to copy
| Menu | What is on the plate | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Medina explorer | Zaalouk, taktouka, khobz bread, olives, fruit, mint tea | A quick lunch between the souks and the riad |
| Day trip | Bissara or lentils, carrot salad, bread, dates, almonds, water | Food before or after an excursion |
| Riad terrace lunch | Vegetable tagine, two salads, hummus, bread, fruit bowl, juice | A relaxed shared meal for two to six people |
Where to eat a vegan lunch in Marrakech
If you prefer to eat out at midday, these places are reliable starting points for a vegan or vegetarian lunch (last checked October 2026; confirm hours before you go):
- Earth Café, 2 Derb Zawak, Rue Riad Zitoun el Kedim, Medina: small vegetarian café with vegan dishes near Jemaa el-Fnaa.
- Marrakech Henna Art Café, 35 Derb Sqaya, Riad Zitoun Lakdim: vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes on a rooftop.
- Ayaso, Place Rahba Kedima (Place des Épices): bissara and Moroccan plates, listed as open daily from 11:00.
- Mandala Society, 159 Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid: plant-forward bowls; serves fish, so vegan-friendly rather than vegan.
- Monquotidien, 41–43 Rue Yougoslavie, Gueliz: modern café that can adapt dishes for a vegetarian or vegan lunch.
More restaurants, maps and dinner ideas: where to eat vegan in Marrakech. Eating on the go? Read vegan street food in Marrakech.
What to watch out for when ordering vegan in Marrakech
Traditional kitchens are welcoming, but a few ingredients catch out plant-based travellers:
- Smen and butter: fermented butter, often stirred into couscous and tagines.
- Meat or chicken stock: used for steaming couscous and in harira, even when the dish looks vegetarian.
- Honey: common on pancakes, pastries and in some salad dressings.
- Dairy: yoghurt sauces, cheese on salads and milk in smoothies.
A useful phrase: “bla lham, bla zebda, bla ‘assel” (without meat, without butter, without honey). Everything we cook is fully plant-based, so you never have to negotiate.
Vegan lunch delivery to your riad or hotel
Our menu is not only breakfast. These dishes make a real plant-based lunch, cooked the same day:
| Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Mini vegetable tagine | 120 MAD |
| Vegetable couscous for 2 people | 270 MAD |
| Moroccan lentils | 45 MAD |
| White bean stew with bread | 45 MAD |
| Zaalouk, taktouka or carrot with red olives | 45 MAD each |
| Courgette salad | 35 MAD |
| Hummus with argan oil / pink beetroot hummus | 35 / 45 MAD |
| Avocado with seeds | 30 MAD |
| Fruit salad bowl with nuts | 60 MAD |
| Fresh juices | 30–40 MAD |
How it works: choose your dishes on the booking form, select a date and a slot up to 16:00, add your riad name and nearest landmark, then confirm on WhatsApp. Delivery is 45 MAD in the Medina and Gueliz, including Medina riads where the courier finishes on foot, and 100–150 MAD elsewhere in Marrakech (the form adds 100 MAD and we confirm the final fee on WhatsApp). Payment is cash on delivery.
Order your vegan lunch in Marrakech
Pick a slot up to 16:00 and we bring a fresh plant-based lunch to your riad, hotel or Airbnb.
Keep reading
- Vegan brunch in Marrakech: where to go and brunch delivered
- Vegan breakfast in Marrakech: what to eat and how to order
- Where to eat vegan in Marrakech: a local guide
- What can vegans eat in Marrakech? Moroccan dishes explained
- Vegan street food in Marrakech: what to try and what to check
- Vegan cooking class in Marrakech with a local family
Frequently asked questions
Can I order a vegan lunch in Marrakech?
Yes. We deliver plant-based lunch dishes across Marrakech with slots up to 16:00. Order for the same day (at least one hour before your slot) or in advance through the booking form or on WhatsApp at +212 673 991614.
What can I order for a vegan lunch delivery?
Warm dishes such as the mini vegetable tagine (120 MAD), vegetable couscous for two people (270 MAD), Moroccan lentils or white bean stew (45 MAD each), Moroccan salads such as zaalouk, taktouka and carrot with red olives, hummus, avocado with seeds, local bread, fruit bowls and fresh juices. Everything is 100% plant-based.
Where can I eat a vegan or vegetarian lunch in Marrakech?
In the Medina, Earth Café, Marrakech Henna Art Café and Mandala Society are popular for plant-based lunches; in Gueliz, Monquotidien can adapt dishes. Our guide to where to eat vegan in Marrakech has addresses and what to order.
Is Moroccan food vegan-friendly for lunch?
Much of it is. Zaalouk, taktouka, bissara, lentil and bean dishes, vegetable couscous and Moroccan salads are plant-based by tradition. The main risks are butter (smen), meat or chicken stock and honey, which we never use.
How much is delivery for lunch?
45 MAD in the Medina and Gueliz and 100–150 MAD elsewhere in Marrakech depending on distance. Payment is cash on delivery.
Can you deliver lunch to a riad in the Medina?
Yes. Our courier reaches riads on foot where cars cannot go. Add your riad name and the nearest landmark or derb to the address field.