Fast Foods Gone Global

From McDonald's in Marrakech offering the McArabia to Dunkin’ Donuts in Dubai serving date donuts, American fast-food chains adapt their menus to celebrate the local flavors of Africa and the Middle East.

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La Grillardiere

A local favorite with 12 restaurants across the country, this steakhouse serves fresh-grilled Moroccan food of many varieties, including a brochette of skewered meat with Moroccan spices.

15 Rue Ibn Hanbal
Gueliz, Marrakech

 
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McDonald’s

Located at the foot of Table Mountain, the view from this McDonald’s is unparalleled, while locals and tourists embrace the food, such as the McFeast hamburger with South African barbecue flavoring.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Cape Town, South Africa

 
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McDonald’s

Going to McDonald’s is often a family outing; customers can enjoy a traditional Big Mac or tastes unique to this corner of the world, such as the McArabia made with either spiced chicken or beef and topped with tahini sauce.

Place 16 Novembre
Boulevard Mohamed V, Gueliz
Marrakech, Morocco

 
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McDonald’s

The golden arches of McDonald’s Dubai are no stranger to creating dishes with classic Middle Eastern flavors.

Sheikh Zayed Road, Blue Tower
Dubai, UAE

 
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McDonald’s

Just as in other parts of the world, McDonald’s does its best to create mouthwatering dishes that keep the locals coming back. They also deliver to your door!

University Road
HRH Queen Rania Al Abdullah Street
Amman, Jordan

 
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Mississippi Fried Chicken

This local chain restaurant has 3 locations island-wide, offering burgers, pizzas and deep-fried chicken.

Max Plaza, Royal Road
Pereybere, Mauritius

 
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The Noodle House

With 16 locations throughout the Middle East, this local restaurant chain offers Southeast Asian-inspired street food dishes, from dim sum to noodles with duck.

Jumeirah Emirates Towers
The Boulevard
Dubai, UAE

 
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Pizza Hut

Comfort food is no stranger to the island-nation of Mauritius, where Pizza Hut caters to local tastes. The menu includes Fish Masala Pizza made with tuna, Indian spices and grilled eggplant.

Caudan Waterfront
Port Louis, Mauritius