The Top Vineyards to Visit for Wine Tasting in Morocco

Château Roslane, located in Meknes, has a large wine cellar, 700 hectares (1729.74 acres) of vineyards, and attractive gardens filled with blossoms, fountains, and seating areas. There are also several indoor-seating areas with traditional-Moroccan designs and décor. Visitors can see how the grapes are processed and turned into wine in addition to, of course, tasting locally-made wines. As well as producing several premium wines, including “Cru” White and Red, the winery also creates a fair-trade wine, which benefits the local community further.
The prestigious Château Roslane is the first estate in Morocco to be permitted to use the Château name. It is part of the expansive Les Celliers de Meknes estate, a large wine company that has vineyards in four different parts of Morocco: the top-class Les Coteaux de l’Atlas, Berkane, Beni M’tir, and Guerrouane. Guests of Château Roslane can taste wine made with the grapes from the different areas. Visits should be arranged in advance.

Domaine de la Zouina is a historic winery in Meknes. Created by the French at the start of the 20th century, it was the birthplace of the renowned Volubilia label. In addition to 85 hectares (210.04 acres) of vineyards the pretty estate also has 15 hectares (37.07 acres) of olive groves and various other trees and plants. The colonial villa dates back to the 1930s and adds a certain charm to the area. The wines made here are often said to be some of the best in the whole country. In 2006, the estate won an award for the Best Olive Oil in the World. Sample fine wines and oils and dine on tasty cuisine while admiring the views. Visitors can also treat themselves to some goodies to take home.

Wine-loving travellers in Essaouira should definitely schedule a visit to the nearby Domaine du Val d’Argan. Red, white, and rose wines are made here using the grapes grown in the lush vineyards that cover more than 1,500 hectares (around 3706.58). The Val d’Argan and Orian Rouge labels are well known. The winery uses traditional wine-making methods with modern equipment. Around 200,000 bottles of wine are stocked in the cellar at any given time. Lunch is available at the restaurant.

Located between Rabat and Casablanca, Domaine Ouled Thaleb was named after a local Berber group. Founded in the early 1920s, the winery was a leading force in the Moroccan wine-industry revival in the 1990s. The winery grows many of its own grapes onsite and follow organic-farming principles, though grapes are also sometimes sourced from local vineyards too. The area’s cooler temperature leads to a different taste of the wines when compared with those produced in Meknes.
Taste reds, whites, and roses at Domaine Ouled Thaleb. Don’t miss the estate’s signature wine too. Called Ouled Thaleb Signature, it blends marselan, petit verdot, and carmenere grapes for a fruity, floral, juicy, and chocolatey taste. Many may be familiar with the estate-produced Syrocco label as it is one of the most popular Moroccan wines in the US. It is, however, labeled as Tandem within Morocco. The winery is also known for its high quality olives. The panoramic restaurant offers the ideal place to relax and soak up the vistas while choosing the best wine to pair with a sumptuous meal.