Have a layover or a departing flight from Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport and wondering where to eat? As Morocco’s busiest airport, the Casablanca hub offers the largest food and drink selection in the country, spread across its two terminals and between the public areas and the airside (post-customs) zones. This article provides a neutral, factual overview of the cafés and restaurants located in the airport, based on official information from the National Airports Authority (ONDA), and explains how to find your way around so you can eat with ease before or after security.
In brief: eating at Casablanca Airport
- Number of outlets: the airport lists around 14 food and drink outlets (cafés, bakeries, fast food and sit-down dining).
- Where: spread across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, in the public area and airside (after security).
- Types: cafés and coffee shops, bakeries, ice cream, fast food and international brands.
- Good to know: the offering changes regularly; check on site or on the ONDA website.
The cafés and restaurants at Casablanca Airport
Here is the list of food and drink outlets listed at Mohammed V Airport according to ONDA. This list is provided for information only, with no ranking or review: the brands are simply cited as they appear in the official source.
| Brand | Type (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee | Café / coffee shop |
| Illy | Café / coffee shop |
| Café Vero | Café |
| Café Bianca | Café |
| Paul | Bakery / dining |
| Pomme de Pain | Sandwich shop / bakery |
| Pizza Square | Fast food |
| M. Brochette | Dining |
| Matsuri | Dining (Japanese cuisine) |
| Cocotte | Dining |
| Table du Marché | Dining |
| Medina | Dining |
| Daily Break | Snacks / fast food |
| Venezia Ice | Ice cream / desserts |
The reference source remains the airport’s official page on the website of the National Airports Authority (ONDA). Among these brands, several are well-known international names, such as Starbucks, Paul or Illy, where you’ll find their usual menus.
Before or after security: choosing the right zone
In an airport, food and drink outlets fall into two main zones, and this makes all the difference when planning your meal:
- The public area (public hall): open to everyone, before check-in and security. Handy if you’re seeing someone off or if you arrive very early.
- The airside zone (runway side): accessible only after passport control and security, once your boarding pass has been scanned. This is where most of the brands are located, close to the boarding gates.
Our tip: if you want peace of mind, go through security first, locate your gate, then pick a food outlet nearby. That way you’ll avoid eating too far from your boarding gate.
What types of dining can you find?
Casablanca Airport’s offering covers a traveller’s main needs, from a simple coffee to a full meal:
- Cafés and coffee shops for a hot drink, a juice or a pastry before your flight.
- Bakeries and sandwich shops for a quick snack to take on board.
- Fast food (pizza, snacks) for a meal on the go.
- Sit-down dining to take your time over a proper meal before a long-haul flight.
- Ice cream and desserts for a sweet break.
To stay neutral, we make no judgement about the quality or prices of these establishments: tastes and rates vary, and everyone will judge for themselves on site. We simply point out what’s there.
Opening hours, prices and practical tips
- Opening hours: an airport’s food and drink outlets generally follow the flight schedule. Some open early in the morning and close late; others run non-stop during peak periods. Allow some margin if your flight is very early or at night.
- Prices: as in most airports around the world, prices are often a little higher than in town. Budget accordingly.
- Payment: card payment is generally accepted, but keep some cash (dirhams) just in case.
- Halal meals: dining in Morocco is overwhelmingly halal; for a specific diet, ask the outlet directly.
- Water and hydration: remember to stay hydrated, especially before a long flight.
Eating before you reach the airport: the alternatives
If you’d rather have a proper meal before heading to the airport, or if your flight leaves at a time when the offering is limited, it can be a good idea to eat in town or at your hotel before the transfer. To plan your journey to the airport, see our comparison of transfers from Morocco’s airports. And if you’re landing in Casablanca, our practical guide to Wi-Fi and SIM cards at Casablanca Airport will help you stay connected from the moment you arrive.
FAQ — Casablanca Airport restaurants
Are there restaurants at Casablanca Airport?
Yes. Mohammed V Airport has around fifteen food and drink outlets (cafés, bakeries, fast food and sit-down dining), spread across the terminals and between the public area and airside.
Can you eat after security?
Yes, most of the brands are located airside, close to the boarding gates, accessible once you’ve been through security.
Are the restaurants open at night?
Opening hours follow air traffic. Some brands stay open late or early depending on flights, but the offering may be limited in the middle of the night. Allow some margin if your flight is at night.
Where can I find the official, up-to-date list?
On the official ONDA website, under the shops/restaurants section for Mohammed V Airport. It’s the most reliable source, as the offering changes as concessions come and go.
In summary
Casablanca Airport offers the widest choice of dining of any Moroccan airport, with around 14 brands ranging from coffee shops to sit-down dining. First locate your zone (public or airside) and your boarding gate, then choose the nearest outlet. And for the most up-to-date information, rely on the official ONDA source. Have a good trip and enjoy your meal!
Photo credit
Illustration: Departure Hall of Gonggar Airport.jpg — AlexHe34 (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
