Rabat – Rabat’s summertime heat can be oppressive and draining, bringing lethargy and dehydration. Iced coffee provides a balm to summer stresses, but the drink has yet to catch on among Moroccans.
Visitors may find it especially hard to navigate their way to this delightful drink through the unfamiliar streets.
Here is a list of the best places where you can find iced coffee in Rabat:
The 2022 Capital of African Culture has the major American coffee brands to offer its people — Starbucks and Dunkin’, formerly known as Dunkin Donuts. While the latter’s sizes may be smaller than in America, the quality of the coffee is still the same. And substitute milk options are available.
While Starbucks can only be bought in-store, with locations in Agdal, Hay Riad, and the Agdal train station, Dunkin’ is on Glovo, he Moroccan equivalent of DoorDash. There are also canned Starbucks espresso shots in Carrefour and Marjane supermarkets.
One of the best local coffee places is the Skaia Coffee Shop in Rabat’s souk, or old city market. It is particularly popular for its Iced Americanos and overall wide variety of iced coffee options. This spot is great for the lovers of plain and simple coffee drinks.
Its location makes it the perfect place for taking a break when walking the fascinating streets of the Souk.
Boho Café near the Rabat Medina train station is a great place to find healthy food options to enjoy alongside a refreshing iced coffee. Aside from American-style pancakes, waffles, and avocado toasts, the café also has a diverse selection of iced caffeinated drinks. Milk substitutes are offered as well.
Ice cream and syrup are common ingredients in Moroccan iced coffees
For the sugar lovers
While walking in Rabat’s Agdal district, it is almost impossible not to run into someone carrying an appetizing cup of Oliveri. One of the most popular ice cream spots among locals, Oliveri has mouth-watering iced drink options. If you are a fan of sweet coffee, you are sure to enjoy these complex drink recipes; syrup and ice cream make for the perfect blend. Definitely do not pass up the opportunity to try their ice cream cakes too.
Starcups Coffee has a wide range of fun iced coffees with various syrups, cream, and toppings. The delightful rush of sugar is bound to keep you feeling refreshed and energized for the rest of the day.
Venezia Ice is a fantastic option for when you are craving something sweet. Spread out over multiple locations in different cities, this café is great due to its accessibility. You can also find it on Glovo.
Last but not least, Cozy Cafe is almost always busy for a reason. Offering an amazing atmosphere to get work done, their assortment of pastries makes for a truly outstanding experience. To top it all off, their menu also consists of iced coffee.
A word of advice
Unlike in Europe or America, the unspoken understanding in Morocco is that you want sugar and syrup in your iced coffee, or ice cream, in the case of café glacé. Assuming you do not, however, make sure you clarify that while making your order. You might get a surprised expression from a local coffee vendor every once in a while but do not feel disheartened. There are plenty of opportunities to get your daily dose of sugar with some delightful Moroccan sweets.
