Casablanca, September 20, 2025 — Four years after the "Gastronomy Observer Africa" and the Garden Party Africa event in 2021, LaListe returned to the continent for a spectacular evening in Morocco, honoring the richness and diversity of Moroccan and African cuisines. Created in 2015 by Philippe Faure, this ranking has established itself as the world's most comprehensive gastronomic reference, aggregating thousands of ratings from critics, guides, media, and customer reviews to identify the planet's 1,000 finest restaurants.
This Casablanca celebration marks the first step toward a grand continental festival of gastronomy—a living heritage that fascinates far beyond the Kingdom's borders.
Several Moroccan establishments have earned their place among the world's finest. La Grande Table Marocaine at the Royal Mansour—present in both Casablanca and Marrakech under chef Karim Ben Baba—stands in the global Top 100, reinventing Moroccan classics with elegance and finesse. The Royal Mansour also shines with Sesamo, an Italian culinary journey in an exceptional setting.
La Mamounia confirms its status with two remarkable tables: Le Marocain, where chef Rachid Agouray offers a sensory experience worthy of the Arabian Nights, and L'Italien par Jean-Georges, faithful to the establishment's legendary splendor.
Other Moroccan laureates in the Top 1000 include Iloli (Casablanca) for the precision and purity of its Japanese cuisine, Le Jasmine (Le Doge) in its Art Deco elegance, La Cour des Lions at Es Saadi celebrating tradition in sumptuous surroundings, Dar Moha where chef Moha Fedal boldly reimagines Moroccan gastronomy, and Le Restaurant at La Maison Arabe offering the essence of authentic Moroccan cuisine.
The continent was brilliantly represented by both established and emerging talents. Khufu's in Egypt, where chef Mostafa Seif reinterprets ancestral flavors in elegant surroundings. Midunu in Accra, Ghana, celebrating African traditions with creativity. Nok by Alara in Lagos, Nigeria, embodying African modernity through a blend of Nigerian flavors and cosmopolitanism.
Special mention goes to Meza Malonga in Kigali, created by visionary chef Dieuveil Malonga, who also founded "Chefs in Africa" to support young continental talent. South Africa emerges as the continent's gastronomic champion with 15 tables in the Top 1000, including La Colombe in Cape Town under chef James Gaag.
Beyond the main ranking, LaListe presented several distinctions recognizing unique journeys and concepts that distinguish themselves outside the principal classification.
Two chefs received this honor: Fayçal Bettioui for Table 3 in Casablanca, combining elegance with international technical mastery, and Karim Ben Baba for Royal Mansour Casablanca—repeatedly named "Best Chef of Morocco," his work exemplifies Moroccan excellence at its highest level.
Kamal Rahal received this prize for his role as a builder who gave Moroccan cuisine the global visibility it deserves.
Two laureates marked the year: Robuchon Rabat, where investor Ely Michel Ruimy, born in Casablanca, uniquely perpetuates the legacy of one of the world's greatest chefs with success everywhere. And Meryem Cherkaoui, an emblematic figure of Morocco's new generation of chefs who masterfully marries French techniques with the richness of her culinary heritage—her cooking, of great refinement, celebrates both authenticity and modernity.
Association Amal (Marrakech) was honored for its non-profit restaurant school that trains and empowers women in precarious situations.
Huqqa Garden Marrakech combines chef Hassan Agouzoul's refined cuisine with a festive, trendy atmosphere, while Nobu embodies the alliance of style and exceptional Nikkei cuisine—a global icon.
This category reveals the treasures of Moroccan and African gastronomy: Prisca Gilbert for Akissi in Abidjan, celebrated for bold Afro-fusion cuisine. Hervé Paulus for L'O a la bouche, his new restaurant in Morocco promising sincere and refined fare. Tfaya at Park Hyatt Marrakech, where chef Issam Rhachi reinvents traditional Moroccan cuisine with finesse.
In Tunisia, The Residence with chef Wafik Belaïd pays vibrant homage to the nation's culinary heritage. Kasbah Tamadot, where chef Yacine Khalal offers refined cooking celebrating local products. L'AVENUE, where chef Ramzi Bouab delivers French bistronomic cuisine. Le QuatorZe, an exceptional venue led by Mesdames Lahjouji, offering delicate and inventive cuisine.
Other discoveries include Le Mimouna at Dar Rhizlane, where chef Ahmed Sadki enchants with authentic Moroccan cooking. Hyatt Regency Taghazout with chef Hicham Anaddam's modern, refined Mediterranean cuisine. L'Olivier at Hilton Al Houara for sun-drenched, sea-inspired Mediterranean fare. Azalai Urban Souk, where chef Fayçal Zahraoui reinterprets Moroccan cuisine in a contemporary bistro.
RIVAYAT at Oberoi Marrakech offers a culinary journey to India with chef Cedric D'Ambrosio. AKIRA BACK presents modern fusion Japanese cuisine. Le Petit Cornichon, where chef Erwann Lance—formerly of Michel Rostang and Yannick Alléno's brigades—serves generous, convivial French bistronomic fare.
The Selman distinguishes itself with SABO in collaboration with chef Jean-François Piège, offering a refined experience in a unique setting. In Abidjan's Cocody district, West presents modern, inventive African cuisine highlighting local products in a festive atmosphere. Mechoui, an emblematic Abidjan address for meat lovers, celebrating the art of spit-roasting and grilling.
LaListe took the opportunity to unveil its hotel ranking, using an algorithm similar to that of its restaurant classification. Park Hyatt Marrakech won "Opening of the Year" for successfully blending Hyatt's contemporary luxury with the charm of traditional Moroccan architecture.
This evening in Morocco signals more than recognition—it announces a vision. A continent whose culinary heritage, too long overlooked, now steps into the light it has always deserved.
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