Authentic Couscous
The couscous is praised for tender meat, well-cooked vegetables, balanced broth and generous portions, including through Talabat.
Al Boughaz Al Maghribi
Hor Al Anz
Al Boughaz Al Maghribi is a Moroccan restaurant in Hor Al Anz, known in reviews for traditional dishes served in a warm, Morocco-inspired setting. Visitors come for generous couscous, tender tagines and, on some occasions, a colourful buffet experience.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
950 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong Tagines
Meat and other tagines are recurring favourites, with one reviewer calling the meat especially tender, rich and full of flavour.
Moroccan Atmosphere
Reviews describe a traditional-meets-modern setting that gives diners a distinctly Moroccan, home-like atmosphere.
Buffet Option
The buffet is described as colourful and varied, giving diners a way to sample several Moroccan dishes in one visit.
Warm Hospitality
Many reviews highlight friendly, attentive service and staff who help first-time diners feel comfortable.
Fresh Cooking
Several diners describe the food as fresh, homemade and close to the taste of home-style Moroccan cooking.
Clean Setting
The restaurant has been described as clean, simple and calm, with food served promptly on at least one visit.
What to Eat at Al Boughaz Al Maghribi How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Al Boughaz Al Maghribi, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Al Boughaz Al Maghribi, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Couscous Net +2
“Now, let's talk food because, oh boy, their dishes are a flavor bomb! We're talking tagines that are so tender and couscous that's just bursting with spices. It's clear these guys are all about keeping it real with the Moroccan flavors, and they totally nail it.”
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Review excerpts
“Now, let's talk food because, oh boy, their dishes are a flavor bomb! We're talking tagines that are so tender and couscous that's just bursting with spices. It's clear these guys are all about keeping it real with the Moroccan flavors, and they totally nail it.”June 2024
“As a Moroccan, I can confidently vouch for this couscous. It is authentic, flavorful, and cooked with real respect for the tradition. Honestly, it’s almost as good as my mother’s — and that says everything.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (11)
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Beef sandwich Net +1
“The food was amazing they serve middle eastern Food i ordered Beef sandwich it was so delicious”
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“The food was amazing they serve middle eastern Food i ordered Beef sandwich it was so delicious”October 2025
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Beef tajine Net +1
“I loved everything about this place . The beef tajine, mixed grill, and Moroccan tea were absolutely delicious.”
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“I loved everything about this place . The beef tajine, mixed grill, and Moroccan tea were absolutely delicious.”June 2025
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Couscous with tfaya Net +1
“The experience was very good warming staff. I had ordered a couscous with tfaya and laban and it was really delicious also briouat seafood.youness welcomed us with a professional and smiley face”
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“The experience was very good warming staff. I had ordered a couscous with tfaya and laban and it was really delicious also briouat seafood.youness welcomed us with a professional and smiley face”May 2026
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Eggplant dish Net +1
“The eggplant dish came fast and hot. Very nice in taste and fresh as well.”
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“The eggplant dish came fast and hot. Very nice in taste and fresh as well.”March 2020
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French fries Net +1
“The French fries with the grilled kofta was aldı delicious and as the kofta itself.”
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“The French fries with the grilled kofta was aldı delicious and as the kofta itself.”March 2020
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Grilled kofta Net +1
“The French fries with the grilled kofta was aldı delicious and as the kofta itself.”
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“The French fries with the grilled kofta was aldı delicious and as the kofta itself.”March 2020
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Laban Net +1
“The experience was very good warming staff. I had ordered a couscous with tfaya and laban and it was really delicious also briouat seafood.youness welcomed us with a professional and smiley face”
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“The experience was very good warming staff. I had ordered a couscous with tfaya and laban and it was really delicious also briouat seafood.youness welcomed us with a professional and smiley face”May 2026
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Meat couscous Net +1
“Best meat couscous I've had in Dubai so far. Proper home made food full of flavor and fresh ingredients. Highly recommended.”
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“Best meat couscous I've had in Dubai so far. Proper home made food full of flavor and fresh ingredients. Highly recommended.”June 2026
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Meat tajine Net +1
“The meat tajine was honestly one of the best I’ve had — super tender, rich, and full of flavor.”
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“The meat tajine was honestly one of the best I’ve had — super tender, rich, and full of flavor.”May 2026
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Mixed grill Net +1
“I loved everything about this place . The beef tajine, mixed grill, and Moroccan tea were absolutely delicious.”
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“I loved everything about this place . The beef tajine, mixed grill, and Moroccan tea were absolutely delicious.”June 2025
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Briouat seafood Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The experience was very good warming staff. I had ordered a couscous with tfaya and laban and it was really delicious also briouat seafood.youness welcomed us with a professional and smiley face”
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“The experience was very good warming staff. I had ordered a couscous with tfaya and laban and it was really delicious also briouat seafood.youness welcomed us with a professional and smiley face”May 2026
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Moroccan tea Net +2
“Highly recommend all the tajine dishes and the moroccan tea with sweets at the end.”
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“Highly recommend all the tajine dishes and the moroccan tea with sweets at the end.”May 2026
“I loved everything about this place . The beef tajine, mixed grill, and Moroccan tea were absolutely delicious.”June 2025
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Juice cocktail Net +1
“The juice cocktail was very nice. Number 1 and number 3 both are very delicious. Fresh and intensive in taste..”
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“The juice cocktail was very nice. Number 1 and number 3 both are very delicious. Fresh and intensive in taste..”March 2020
What to Avoid (6)
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Bokadios Net −1
“The worst sandwich i have ever tried , i ordered Bokadios , as a Moroccan this is very popular and simple, the bread was not fresh and the taste was horrible - dont recommend this restaurant Moroccan food must taste better .”
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Critical review excerpts
“The worst sandwich i have ever tried , i ordered Bokadios , as a Moroccan this is very popular and simple, the bread was not fresh and the taste was horrible - dont recommend this restaurant Moroccan food must taste better .”February 2025
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Harira soup Net −1
“I called them before I ordered the harira soup to know if it’s fresh or not unfortunately, it was not soured very bad test.”
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“I called them before I ordered the harira soup to know if it’s fresh or not unfortunately, it was not soured very bad test.”October 2025
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Kofta sandwich Net −1
“We ordered tacos and they were not good at all, full of oil, and the kofta sandwich was the same.”
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“We ordered tacos and they were not good at all, full of oil, and the kofta sandwich was the same.”January 2026
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Tacos Net −1
“We ordered tacos and they were not good at all, full of oil, and the kofta sandwich was the same.”
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“We ordered tacos and they were not good at all, full of oil, and the kofta sandwich was the same.”January 2026
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Tuna salad Net −1
“Bad smell and taste from tuna salad ! Three times in less than a month !”
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“Bad smell and taste from tuna salad ! Three times in less than a month !”January 2026
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Zaalouk dish Net −1
“1L oil with zaalouk dish”
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“1L oil with zaalouk dish”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Tagines. For a first order, consider a tagine; reviews specifically recommend the tagine dishes and Moroccan tea with sweets.
Order Couscous. Couscous is a strong choice, including for delivery: one Moroccan diner praised its broth, tender meat and generous portions on Talabat.
Eat Buffet In. If you choose the buffet, plan to finish it at the restaurant because a review says takeaway from the buffet is restricted.
Avoid Tacos. If you dislike oily sandwiches, consider skipping the tacos; one review found them full of oil and disappointing.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for dining, since one customer reported a long wait even when the restaurant was quiet.
Check Freshness. For soups and seafood-filled items, it may be worth confirming freshness and ingredients before ordering, given one strongly negative report.
Plan the visit
Practical details
3 22A St
Hor Al Anz East - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Quality
One regular customer reported burnt food on three visits in under a month, along with an unpleasant tuna-salad smell and taste.
Service Complaints
A review described weak communication, an unwelcoming attitude and poor handling of customer concerns.
Oily Sandwiches
The tacos and kofta sandwich were criticised for being very oily, while the tagine in the same order was considered good.
Long Waits
One diner said the food took a long time even though the restaurant was not busy.
Buffet Takeaway
Buffet food cannot be taken home according to one review, so the buffet is intended for dining in.
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The Bottom Line
Al Boughaz Al Maghribi is a Moroccan restaurant in Hor Al Anz where diners can eat in, order through Talabat or try a buffet. The clearest strengths are traditional comfort dishes: couscous with tender meat, perfectly cooked vegetables and a rich broth, plus tagines that several reviewers found especially flavourful. Moroccan tea with sweets is another recommended finish.
The setting matters here. Reviews describe traditional-meets-modern decor, a calm and clean dining room, and an atmosphere that makes Moroccan customers feel back home. First-time diners also mention helpful hospitality, including assistance choosing a comfortable seating area.
The buffet is a good way to sample several dishes, but it is for eating at the restaurant; one reviewer says taking buffet food home is not allowed. Quality and service are not completely consistent. Some customers reported slow service, burnt food on repeated visits, oily tacos and sandwiches, or poor responses to complaints.
Another review questioned the freshness of harira and the seafood content of a briouat. For a safer first order, start with couscous or a tagine rather than the sandwiches, and allow extra time if you are visiting during a busy period.