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Al Yamal

4.8 (55 reviews)
ModerateArabic, Moroccan
Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Intimate
Quiet
Good for kids

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Chicken tagine
Christina C.

Amazing and authentic Moroccan food! We started with the babaganoush with bread, and got the chicken tagine and vegetable couscous as our mains. SO DELICIOUS! The chicken was tender and falling off the bone, the vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the couscous was light and fluffy. I think the item I was honestly most impressed with was the mint tea that we ended our meal with. I'm a huge tea fanatic and this was super refreshing. They give you lotus water and tell you to add a few drops to your tea, which took it to another level. Overall an amazing experience with delightful staff and highly recommend that everyone comes here to give the place a try!

Kristine H.

Great Moroccon food in the heart of Malaga! We stopped in for a late lunch and was greeted by a friendly man. He seated us promptly and explained the menu and the potion sizes. Good thing as they are large and I would have hated to over-ordered. We started with Arabic warm bread and hummus. A side of olives was free. All very tasty. The hummus was sprinkled with fresh paprika and drizzled with olive oil. So good! Then we had the paprika (red peppers) and onion 'salad'. The peppers were so flavorful. Our main course was Vegetable CousCous in a tangine served with a sauce. It was topped with raisins and garbanzo beans. The vegetables were plentiful. We finished with a mint tea ordered without sugar. We love a good Moroccon Mint tea served in the small glasses with sprigs of fresh mint and this pour did not disappoint. Great value. Lovely traditional seating that was colorful and swept you across the sea to Morocco!

Lovely decor
Ash O.

We came here for dinner last night and sooooo glad that we did! The food and ambience are heavenly. Upon entering, the decor and smells immediately transport you to the souks of Fez. There is a warm, cozy atmosphere with seating for only 19 people and some tables only for 2. It is warm and sexy, and a good date spot. There are a lot of authentic looking pieces of pottery and metal work from Morocco in the small space but it doesn't feel cluttered. It adds to the restaurant's charm. We were warmly greeted and seated. Menus are in an array of languages. There is a simple, straight forward list of 10 or so entrees. My only complaint is that entrees are not explained with the accompaniments so if you have allergies you must ask about each item. We did so anyway and the person who seated us was very helpful. I had the lamb couscous. The lamb was nicely, warmly spiced, tender and exactly what I had been seeking. All of the veggies in the dish were equally good. There was enough couscous to feed a small army. My husband had the beef with prunes and almonds which also was quite good. There is a selection of Moroccan and Spanish wines from which to choose (we only had sparkling water). If we end up moving here, this is a place to which we would return. I see why fellow Yelpers liked it and to them I say, thank you for leading us here this evening.

Sam S.

I saw the reviews on yelp about this place and decided to check it out. Seeing that Malaga is close to North Africa I had reasonably high expectations and I really enjoyed it here, but not enough to give it five stars. The restaurant is quite small and located in amongst a set of apartment buildings. The windows are all stained glass and not easy to peek in. The interior is decorated like an Arabic house with lots of coloured rugs and brass. The menu is not extensive but nice. Tagines, cous cous dishes and some starters. I had a salad, soup, hummus and pita. All tasted great and the pita was also very nice. The flavours here were great and whilst the hummus was not the best it was quite nice. It is a bit on the pricey side however he quality is good. I would come back here again. It's a nice place for something different in town.

A bit tricky to find
Mariam Nazdane A.

A good find in Malaga if you are looking for a little bit of a change & like to try something different (a.k.a Moroccan) while in Spain. The restaurant has been there for over 30 years & its very authentic & intimate. It's also cosy & small & they don't have so many tables but we got there right when they open & it was low season too so it wasn't any problem. The menu prices match the quality as well. Don't forget to try the Moroccan tea but the dessert felt a bit dated! The owner is very attentive & helpful.

Ying G.

A most beautiful restaurant with all the intimate positive energy of stepping into someone's home as a guest. From the warm welcome by the owner, with his wife in the kitchen to the most delicious and savory dishes ever! We asked him to please select for us. We had Tagine Chicken, and Cous Cous with Lamb and Vegetables. Peppermint tea and freshly squeezed orange juice. For dessert a sesame sweet, dates, and a delightful almond sweet mixture. Soooo gooood! We loved dinner last night so much, we are going back today.

Hilary M.

Thanks to Yelp reviews ended up here for lunch. Ambiance is authentic and peaceful, and the food is flavorful, healthy and delicious. So glad we didn't end up with more white bread and olive oil at some anonymous tapas tourist place!! Reminds me of being in Morocco! We let the owner select our menu and it was absolutely amazing.

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Very enjoyable lunch for our family of four. The Baba ganoush was a highlight and we also really enjoyed the couscous and pastilla

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Great food, great service and the tea was just so good. And they have vegetarian options. Large portions, be aware.

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What a great experience - the ambiance, service and food are all top notch. Don't miss it!

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Excellent food and wonderful service. Every dish we tried was delicious. A must when visiting Malaga.

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Food was good, portions on the small side. Wait staff nice but detached not engaging.

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Located in the twisty pedestrian Arabe section of town, I was drawn here because of Yelp as well as…read moretheir prix fixe menu. Had the 12,50€ dinner that included appetizer, main and Morrocan mint tea with dessert. Daughter split with me and also had a milkshake. Falafel was spot on being moist and flavorful. Second course of chicken tagine had vegetables but no couscous. Veggies were a bit over cooked but chicken was falling off the bone. Mint tea was fresh and sweet. Loved the ambiance and the music! Discovered a couple of new artists that went straight into my Spotify playlist. You get a view of the pedestrian walkway below. Our waiter I discovered spoke French which was a relief since my Spanish is not so great. He actually spoke five languages: Spanish, Arabic, French, English and Berber.

As Sirat opened my eyes to the wonderful world of Moroccan sweets, and all of the complex spices,…read morearomas, tastes and textures that are unlike anything I have ever experienced before. I ordered the house mint lemonade- which was heavenly, so surprisingly sweet and refreshing (I am now addicted). We also ordered a small platter of assorted Moroccan pastries. These were delicate and crispy, drizzled with honey and garnished with whole almonds, filled with nuts and cinnamon and spices, in such different shapes and varieties. These morsels are simple looking, but every last crumb is sweet and delicious.

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Al Yamal - arabian - Updated May 2026

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