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Halal · Mosques · Cafés

Where to eat, pray, and gather — near every World Cup venue. Notes are what your auntie would tell you, not what Google ranked.

Got a tip we're missing? Members can submit a tip — match-screening venues, diaspora barbers, the auntie who'll batch-cook msemen, mosque match-day accommodations. All listings are part of the broader Global Moroccans business directory — tagged for the World Cup hub.
Halal Grocer / Butcher · Moroccan-connected

Fattal's Bakery

975 Main St, Paterson, NJ Near MetLife Website

Mini food court in the back; Moroccan sardines, Aleppo pepper, za'atar.

Pick up Moroccan sardines, Aleppo pepper, za'atar. Manakeesh in the back is a quick lunch before driving to MetLife.
Halal Grocer / Butcher · Moroccan-connected

Nouri Brothers Shopping Center

999 Main St, Paterson, NJ Near MetLife Website

Olive bar, Mediterranean spices, fresh bread, huge tea section.

The Paterson grocery anchor since '78. Olive bar, Mediterranean spices, fresh bread, huge tea section. Stop here to load up on ras el hanout, mint, msemen mix before your VRBO cookouts.
Halal Grocer / Butcher · Moroccan-connected

Superior Halal Meat Market

878 Main St, Paterson, NJ Near MetLife Website

The reliable family butcher for merguez, lamb, and Eid orders.

The reliable family butcher for merguez, lamb, and Friday Eid orders. Cash-friendly, call ahead for big orders.
Halal Restaurant · Moroccan-connected

Abu Rass

1057 Main St, Paterson, NJ Near MetLife

Hand-slaughtered chicken, hookah, big-group friendly.

On the GM Paterson partner shortlist. Palestinian-owned but full Moroccan-friendly atmosphere — hookah, big tables, late hours match days. The 2022 watch-party HQ. Reach the owner for match-day reservations through GM.
Halal Restaurant · Moroccan-connected

Al-Basha

1009 Main St, Paterson, NJ Near MetLife Website

Lebanese cuisine; ambiance is Casablanca-café.

Pre-match Moroccan-feel meal. Lebanese cuisine but the ambiance is Casablanca cafe — good for older relatives.
Halal Restaurant · Moroccan-connected

Alkumah Halal

970 Main St, Paterson, NJ Near MetLife

Well-reviewed halal Middle Eastern.
Halal Restaurant · Moroccan-connected

Tagine Fine Moroccan Cuisine

221 W 38th St, New York, NY Near MetLife Website

Garment District Moroccan; verify halal before reserving.
Moroccan Business · Moroccan-connected

Royal Air Maroc US Head Office

One Rockefeller Plaza Suite 1630, New York, NY Near MetLife 1-888-768-2941 Website

~30 min from Paterson.

If you have a flight issue with RAM during the WC, walk in here — they fix things in person better than over the phone. Especially for visiting family that lost a passport or missed a connection through CDG.
Moroccan Café · Moroccan-connected

Nablus Sweets & Pastries

Main Street, Paterson, NJ Near MetLife

Authentic Middle Eastern sweets since 1996; baklava, knafeh.

Diaspora gathering spot for evening tea + dessert. Bring a box home for the family.
Mosque · Moroccan-connected

Islamic Center of Passaic County (ICPC)

152 Derrom Ave, Paterson, NJ Near MetLife (973) 278-7070 Website

Established 1990. Friday Athan ~1:02 PM. ~30 min to MetLife.

The masjid for the Moroccan crowd in Paterson. Spacious, women's section. ~30 min to MetLife. Friday June 12 (day before Brazil match) is the natural pre-game gathering — ask for the Moroccan brothers' WhatsApp group there.
Restaurants & Cafes

Marakesh Restaurant

321 Rt 46 E, Parsippany, NJ Near MetLife (973) 808-0062 Website

Authentic Moroccan and Mediterranean restaurant featuring traditional dishes like lamb tagine, chicken kebabs, couscous. Belly dancing on w…

Chef Akkari opened the first Casablanca restaurant in Paterson in '85; Marakesh since '95. Group-table dinners after Friday prayers, full mint-tea service. ~25 min from MetLife. Likely showing the matches but call ahead to confirm screens + reservation.

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