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Restaurants, cafés and bars in Essaouira ...
Essaouira is full of characterful restaurants serving good, freshly cooked, food in interesting surroundings and you should find something to suit most tastes and budgets within 10 minutes walk of your accommodation. The restaurants are generally clean with good standards of hygiene and service is normally excellent. As many of them are small and have weekly and annual closures it is best to book in advance if you are keen to try a particular place. Please note that most restaurants do not accept credit cards – even if they have a sign saying that they do! In general, the smaller, cheaper or more traditional restaurants don’t serve alcohol whereas the more upmarket ones do, though the choice is usually quite limited (even if the list isn’t!). Restaurants which don’t have a licence sometimes allow you to take your own but you should always ask first. Moroccan wines come in red, white, rosé and 'gris' (a sort of light rosé) and range from drinkable to quite good. The local ‘Mogador’ wines from the nearby Val d'Argan Vineyard are among the best in Morocco, though they are relatively expensive and not often offered on wine lists.
Below is a summary of our current favourite eating and drinking places (the ones we go back to time and time again), plus others which we and our guests also enjoy. For more information about any of these, click on its name, and to find out where they are see our map.
This summary is followed by details of just about every named restaurant, café and bar in town, together with recommendations based on a number of sources, including word of mouth, the web, guide books and our own and clients' personal experience. For a copy of the full list in printable form, click here. If you would like to see what other people are recommending at the moment, the best place is TripAdvisor - in a place as vibrant as Essaouira where new places are opening all the time, guidebooks can never be fully up-to-date, even if they have just been published.
Summary of recommendations (see below for full descriptions of these and the other restaurants in town):
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Place Marché aux Grains
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place Marché aux Grains |
Café Jalil (for takeaway) Chez El Ouazzani (for takeaway) |
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Coin des Artistes (soirée musicale) l'Heure Bleu Palais (for special occasions) |
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Ocean Vagabond Beach Café (until 18:00) |
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AFTASS
Modest café on Place Moulay Hassan serving the standard menu of French, Moroccan, Italian and seafood dishes. Address: Place Moulay Hassan Cost: Breakfast: 25 DH, One course: 10 – 45 DH, 3 courses 40 – 60 DH (March 2009)
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One of several little cafés with outside tables in the peaceful former grain market. Serves good breakfasts, juices and light lunches. Address: 222 Place Marché aux Grains Cost: Breakfast: 24 – 35 DH, One course: 15 - 65 DH, 3 courses: 550 - 60 DH (October 2011)
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AIGUE MARINE
Modern restaurant/pub/tapas bar just across the road from the beach (about 10 minutes walk from the medina - beneath La Petite Algue). You can eat in the subtly-lit main restaurant, at counters overlooking the sea or outside. Specialities include chi’ hiwates (Moroccan tapas), couscous royale (Friday only) and mechoui (barbecued marinated lamb) to order. Wines are relatively expensive and not all bottles (or dishes) on the list may be available. Has popular live music sessions on Friday and Saturday from about 23:00 onwards. Address: 62 Boulevard Mohamed V Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 48 28 Website: www.aiguemarine.ma Cost: Tapas: 25 – 50 DH, One course: 40 – 250 DH, 3 courses: 110 – 400 DH (October 2011) |
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One of the most popular little restaurants in town, Les Alizés serves hearty portions of delicious Moroccan home cooking in a cosy, candlelit room. The short 3-course menu is good value, as is the wine, and the service is relaxed, friendly and efficient. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Booking is advisable in the evening which, when busy, has two sittings – about 19:30 and 21:30. Note; not to be confused with Atlas Hotel's Les Alizés upmarket international restaurant. Address: 26 Rue Skala Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 68 19 Cost: 3 courses: 149 DH (October 2010) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009, Lonely Planet 2011, Michelin 2007, Rough Guide 2007, Routard 2010, Time Out 2008, |
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l'ARBRE BLEU  Atmospheric little art gallery nestling just inside the medina's wall close to its eastern bastion. You can have tea and cakes in the colourful interior surrounded by a good range of artwork chosen or painted by the welcoming owner, French artist Monique Favière, The surrounding Chbanat district, which is off the beaten tourist track, is well worth a leisurely exploration. Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 19:00. Address: 233 Rue Chbanat Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 78 57 39 42 Website: www.moniquefaviere.com |
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les ARCADES
No-nonsense candlelit little place with low banquette seating from where you can watch locals promenading along the main street while you eat. Menu includes Moroccan dishes, fish, pizza, pasta and omelettes. Address: Avenue de l’Istiqal Cost: Breakfast: 10 – 25 DH, One course: 15 – 65 DH, 3 courses: 60 – 110 (March 2011) |
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l'ARTISAN PIZZAS
Behind the large glass window is a contemporary black and white painted room in which are squeezed the kitchen and three two-seater tables. There is also a cosy mezzanine and four further tables outside. Serves pizza, pasta, salads and desserts. Does takeaways and will deliver. Address: 4 Rue El Fatouaki Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 46 89 Cost: One course: 25 - 70 DH, 3 courses: 95 – 150 (May 2010) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009 |
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Café des ARTS
Deceptively attractive candlelit stairs lead to tiny first and second floor dining areas with rather odd décor, food and service. Address: Avenue de l’Istiqlal Cost: One course: 12 – 85 DH, 3 courses: 47 – 145 (March 2009) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009 |
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ATLAS HOTEL
Large modern hotel opposite the beach about 20 minutes walk from the medina. Has three restaurants: Le Sept (by the beach - see separate enty), Les Alizés and Le Safran. Address: Boulevard Mohamed V - les ALIZÉS (ATLAS HOTEL) Not to be confused with the medina’s lovely little Les Alizés de Mogador, this is an upmarket restaurant serving international cuisine. Cost: 3 courses: 70 - 180 DH, 3 courses: 240 - 370 DH per person (March 2009) - le SAFRAN Serves Moroccan cuisine in upmarket surroundings. Cost: 3 courses: 250 - 350 DH per person (March 2009)
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BAB LAACHOUR
Café/restaurant with nicely situated roof terrace overlooking Place Moulay Hassan and the sea. Basic cooking includes Italian and Moroccan dishes, seafood, omelettes, salads and grills. Address: Place Moulay Hassan Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 66 70 Cost: One course: 20 - 400 DH, 3 courses: 45 – 460 DH (April 2009)
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dar BABA First floor restaurant serving simple Italian food. Address: 2 Rue de Marrakech Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 68 09 Cost: One course: 35 DH, 3 courses: 105 – 165 DH (June 2008) Recommended by: Michelin 2007
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café de la BAIE
Address: Boulevard d Mohammed V Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 40 76 Cost: Breakfast: 30 DH, One course: 25 - 60 DH, 3 courses: 65 – 130 DH (March 2010)
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Modern Italian-run pasta bar opposite the Alliance Française where you can mix and match from 5 types of pasta and 10 sauces, plus salads and desserts. Open daily 12:00 - 14:00 and 19:00 - 23:00.
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Simple local drinking den attached to Chalet de la Plage. Locals tend to congregate inside whilst backpackers gather at sunset on the small terrace overlooking the beach. Open until 20:00. Address: 1 Boulevard Mohammed V (on the south side of Chalet de La Plage) Recommended by: Time Out 2008
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Riad Al-BARAKA Courtyard restaurant with shabby-chic décor, a huge fig tree and atmospheric music. The courtyard is a good place to have lunch on a sunny day and is nice and sheltered when it is windy. In the evening there is usually a roaring fire in the restaurant proper. Food is mainly Moroccan/French. Address: 113 Rue Mohamed al Qorry Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 35 61 Cost: One course: 30 – 100 DH, 3 courses: 105 - 200 DH (May 2009) Recommended by: Lonely Planet 2011 |
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BEACH AND FRIENDS
Laid back restaurant at the far end of the beach, in a complex just before the dunes. There is a large modern interior plus 'garden' outside with decking, comfortable settees, sunloungers and a play area for children. The international menu includes salads, sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, tapas and plats du jour. In the evening a blazing firebowl ensures that it is never too chilly. Address: Boulevard Mohamed V Cost: One course: 30 – 120 DH, 3 courses: 105 - 225 DH (October 2011) |
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BELDY
Berber restaurant serving a good range of tajines, couscous and pastilla as well as set menus. No alcohol but you can bring your own. Open every day. Address: 6 Rue Ibn Toumerte Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 67 12 Cost: One course: 15 - 95 DH, 3 courses: 85 – 150 (March 2010) Recommended by: Routard 2010 |
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BEN MOSTAFA
Pavement café on Place Moulay Hassan. Serves pizza, pasta, seafood, Moroccan dishes, omelettes and salads. Address: 20 Place Moulay Hassan Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 13 11 70 20 Cost: Breakfast: 25 – 40 DH, One course: 15 – 80 DH, 3 courses 50 - 150 (March 2010)
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la BIENVENU
Elegant little pâtisserie/delicatessen which has a few interior tables (including a cosy salon area) where you can have tea or coffee with your gateaux. Also serves breakfast. Address: 7 Rue Abdelaziz El Fachtali (Chourej) Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 12 01 95 80/0 (0 212) 6 77 54 01 19 Cost: Breakfast: 25 – 35 DH (November 2010) |
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au BONHEUR DES DAMES Small French-run café - one of a group of three with outside seating in the peaceful former Grain Market. A huge selection of teas, infusions and coffees (including decaffeinated), interesting fruit and vegetable cocktails, snacks and ice-cream are produced in a tiny kiosk and served at tables outside in the square. Lunch is a daily-changing menu of light and tasty dishes such as bruschetta with tapenade and goats cheese. Closed Sundays. Address: Place Marché aux Grains Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 59 68 Website: www.bonheurdesdames-essaouira.com Cost: Breakfast: 25 - 35 DH, Brunch: 60 - 85, One course: 60 - 65 DH (November 2011) Recommended by: Lonely Planet 2011, Routard 2010, Time Out 2008
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Bouâmama has two little cafés with outside tables - one at each end of the peaceful former grain market. Serves a good choice of breakfast dishes including freshly-made Berber bread, M’smen (flaky pancakes), crêpes and amlou (almond, honey and argan oil paste). At lunchtime there are snacks such as omelettes, salads, grills and tajines. Address: Place Marché aux Grains Cost: Breakfast: 22 - 32 DH, Brunch: 48 DH, 3 courses: 39 - 70 (October 2011)
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BRIXI One of several little cafés with outside tables in the peaceful former grain market. Serves a good breakfast, brunch and lunch (tajines, couscous, seafood, salads, crêpes etc). Address: Place Marché aux Grains Cost: Breakfast: 23 - 35 DH, Brunch: 55 DH, One course: 30 - 60, DH (October 2011) |
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Friendly little English-run café with a vaguely Mexican bias. Vegetarians are well catered for (Steve was a veggie before he opened the café) but there are also plenty of meat dishes, including their very popular home-made burgers. Sharon bakes the bread, scones and excellent cakes. They also do take-aways. Open 12:00 – 14:00 every day except Monday. Usually closes in January/February. Address: 66 Rue Boutouil Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 45 15 Cost: One course: 40 - 65 DH, 3 courses: 55 - 75 DH (October 2011) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009, Time Out 2008
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The deceptively small and hard to find entrance in a lane opposite Pharmacie Alhaddadah leads to a riad full of modern and oriental art and sculpture. International cuisine, tea and drinks are served from 14:00 until the evening every day except Sunday and Monday. Address: 2 bis Rue Cadi Ayad (opposite Pharmacie Alhaddadah) Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 31 11 Cost: One course: 55 - 180 DH, 3 courses: 140 - 330 DH (October 2011) |
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Large tapas bar/restaurant in a prime location on Place Moulay Hassan. It is worth a visit just for the elaborate interior décor, which includes a wealth of traditional techniques offset by modern furniture, and the modern roof terrace (The Pink Garden) which has amazing views and live music most evenings. Serves drinks, tapas and full meals (mainly Spanish/seafood). Open 12:00 – 00:00 except Tuesdays. Address: Place Moulay Hassan Tel: 00 212 (0) 5 24 78 31 05 Websiste: www.casavera.ma Cost: Tapas: 15 - 120 DH One course: 55 - 145 DH, 3 courses: 160 - 305, (April 2011) Recommended by: Routard 2010 |
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CAVERNE ALI BABA Deceptively spacious restaurant (and hotel) at the end of an alley which doubles as a showroom for for the plate shop next door. Food is Moroccan, Italian, fish and omelettes. Address: 29 Avenue de l’Istiqal Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 53 54 Cost: One course, 15 – 80 DH, 3 courses: 65 – 155 DH (June 2008)
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CHALET DE LA PLAGE/CHEZ JEANNOT Long established (1924) and beautifully situated restaurant with a shady terrace (not open at night) jutting out over the beach (which is floodlit at night). Specialises in seafood. Gets busy at lunchtime and seats on the terrace go quickly so it is best to book if you want to sit there. Closed Sunday evening and Monday lunchtime. Wine list includes some local specialities. Also has an open-air café – see below. Address: 1 Boulevard Mohammed V Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 59 72 Cost: One course: 45 - 150 DH, 3 courses: 125 - 305 DH (March 2009) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009, Michelin 2007, Time Out 2008
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On the medina side of Chalet de la Plage restaurant is an open terrace which, on calm days, is a good place for drinks. There is no menu but you can request a limited range of dishes for breakfast (and sometimes lunch). The view is great! Address: 1 Boulevard Mohammed V Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 59 72 Cost: Breakfast: 30 DH (October 2011)
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les CHANDELIERS
Popular restaurant opposite the museum serving standard French, Moroccan, Italian and seafood. Has a lounge/bar upstairs. Address: 14 Rue Laâlouj Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 58 27 Cost: One course: 50 – 180 DH, 3 courses: 95 – 355 DH (November 2008)
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le CHRYSALIS
A large modern restaurant just outside the medina in a modern complex next to Hotel des Iles. You can have meals in the spacious, luxuriously-decorated interior or snacks at the comfortable outside terrace. The rather pretentious menu features upmarket International dishes. Open 10:00 - 02:00. Live music from 23:00h. Address: Complexe Bin Al Aswar Tel: + 212 (0) 5 24 30 30 50 Website: www.lechrysalis.com Cost: One course: 60 - 240, 3 courses: 225 - 500 DH (March 2011) |
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This chic restaurant/bar attached to the Madada Mogador Hotel has warm stone arches, modern purple and pink décor with giant lampshades (but subtle lighting!) and a lovely fireplace. The menu is mainly modern European with some oriental touches. Open from 12:00 to 23:00. Happy hour 17:00 – 19:00. Closed on Tuesdays. Address: 7 Rue Youssef El Fassi Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 33 49 Cost: One course: 60 - 160 DH, 3 courses: 230 - 315 DH (January 2010) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009, Lonely Planet 2011, Michelin 2007, Routard 2010
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le CLE DE LA VOUTE
Modern orange, black and white restaurant off Derb Laalouj. Serves burgers, quiches, salads and traditional French dishes. Address: off Derb LaaloujTel: 0 (0 212) 6 58 83 64 96 Email:l awrencequammu@yahoo.fr Cost: One course: 35 - 120 DH, 3 courses: 140 - 224 dh (March 2011)
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COIN DES ARTISTES, riad SIDI MAGDOUL
Not to be confused with the more central Café des Arts. This little arts café is on the ground floor of a French-run hotel which you will find down a covered alleyway linking the medina’s two main shopping streets. Sometimes has exhibitions and most evenings from 19:00 there is a soirée musicale accompanied by a simple menu du jour. See blackboard in the foyer for details. Closed Mondays. Address: Rue Sidi Abdessamih Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 70 24 69 51 Website: www.lecoineessaouira.com (and Facebook) Cost: 3 courses: 95 DH (November 2010)
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le COQUILLAGE/RESTAURANT DU PORT
Large restaurant with terrace overlooking the beach. Popular with coach parties. Address: Le Port d'Essaouira Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 66 55 Cost: One course: 60 – 230 DH, 3 courses: 115 - 380 DH (January 2007) |
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the CORNER PUB Trendy bar at the back of Le Mechouar restaurant. MTV, loud music and lighting effects. Address: Avenue Oqba Ben Nafia Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 58 28
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COTÉ PLAGE
Next to the beach opposite Sofitel, by which it is owned. Continental menu with some good seafood dishes or barbecue on Sundays. Glass panels protect the outside terrace from wind. Address: Boulevard Mohammed V Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 90 00 Cost: One course: 75 - 195 DH, 3 courses: 235 – 435 (November 2008) Recommended by: Lonely Planet 2011, Michelin 2007, Routard 2010, Time Out 2008 |
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Cheerful little crêperie where you can eat at pine tables in the yellow interior or outside facing Place Chrib Attay (the one with the tent). Serves a good range of savoury and sweet crêpes and bolées (pottery bowls) of cider (but no other alcohol). Open 12:00 – 15:00 and 19:00 – 22:00 except Fridays. Address: Rue Laâlouj Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 30 96 Cost: Crêpes: 20 – 60 DH, ½ jug of cider (Brevage de pommes) 55 DH (November 2008) Recommended by: Routard 2010
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DAR JEELING
Basic café with outside tables on a sheltered part of Place Chrib Attay/El Khaima (the one with the tent). Serves breakfast, snacks, crêpes etc. Address: 22 Place Chrib Attay Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 66 10 10 32 Cost: One course: 40 - 80 DH, 3 courses: 45 - 70 DH (March 2010)
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le DAUPHIN
Simple little down a covered alleyway which links the medina’s two main shopping streets. Décor is fairly basic but the Moroccan home cooking is sound. Address: Rue Sidi Abdessamih Cost: One course: 15 - 70 DH, 3 courses: 50 – 120 DH (April 2009) Recommended by: Routard 2010 |
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la DÉCOUVERTE Tiny French-run restaurant with just six tables inside and two outside. Serves a simple menu of mainly Moroccan dishes with an emphasis on fresh local ingredients. Daily specialities such as royal couscous with camel meat are advertised on a blackboard at the end of the lane. Also has vegetarian specialities. Desserts might include lemon meringue pie or Moroccan pastries. Open 10 am to 10 pm every day except Saturday. Usually closes in January. Address: 8 bis Rue Houmman el Fatouki Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 31 58 Website: www.essaouira-ladecouverte.com Cost: One course: 10 – 80 DH, 3 courses: 55 – 125 DH (November 2010) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009 |
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DIABAT Café
Tiny brightly-painted ‘hippy’ café (about 3 miles south of Essaoura, along the beach. Has outside tables overlooking what is being developed into the new 'Mogador' golf course and resort. Serves tajines etc. Can also organise camel rides. Address: Diabat
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gelateria DOLCE FREDDO
Café/gelateria on Place Moulay Hassan. Good for Italian coffee (including decaffinated) and a range of icecreams. Also offers a limited breakfast menu (or just order coffee and have a take-away from Patisserie Driss, followed by a 5 DH juice from the kiosk by the harbour). Open 07:30 – 22:00 daily. Address: 25 Place Moulay Hassan Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 63 57 19 28 Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009, Lonely Planet 2011, Rough Guide 2007, Time Out 2008 |
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Patisserie founded in 1925. Serves croissants, tarts and cakes which can be eaten with coffee in the small sheltered courtyard, one of two picture-lined rooms or taken to one of the cafés on Place Moulay Hassan. Breakfast (popular with locals), which includes omelettes and crêpes, can be eaten in or taken away. Also does pastilla (must be ordered in advance) and pizza. Address: 10 Rue El Hajal Cost: Breakfast: 19 - 30 DH, pastilla 150 – 270 DH (2 - 6 people), pizza: 70 – 220 DH (2 – 8 people) (October 2010)Recommended by: Lonely Planet 2011, Michelin 2007, Rough Guide 2007, Routard 2010, Time Out 2008 |
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EARTH CAFÉ
Brightly coloured vegetarian café based on the popular Marrakech cafe of the same name. Serves a limited number of rather similar dishes (e.g. stuffed filo pastry, spring rolls). Address: Rue Cadi Ayad Cost: One course: 60 DH (November 2009)
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Address: 1 Rue d’Agadir Essaouira – Maroc Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 21 03 Website: www.elizir.com Cost: One course: 60 - 150 DH, 3 courses: 250 – 275 DH (October 2011) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009, Lonely Planet 2011, Routard 2010, Time Out 2008 |
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ESSALAM Popular little terrace restaurant with small terrace overlooking the lively Place Moulay Hassan. Budget set meals: soup or salad, then omelette, fish, couscous or tajine and dessert. Address: Place Moulay Hassan Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 55 48 Cost: Breakfast: 15 DH, 3 courses: about 30 - 65 DH (March 2009) Recommended by: Rough Guide 2007, Routard 2010 |
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EZZAWIA/Chez BELHAJ Snack bar plus open-fronted restaurant at the top end of the 'tourist' street. Simple Morocccan food and occasional Gnawa music Address: 168 Avenue Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 0264 85 50 / 0 (0 212) 6 01 92 10 93 Cost: One course: 5 - 70 DH, 3 courses: 55 - 110 DH (October 2011)
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A short lane leads to a cavernous arched interior sparsely decorated with red banquette seating and neatly-laid low tables. The cooking, which is described as 'typical Berber cuisine with argan oil' is pretty good. Address: 8 Rue Ibnou Toumate (off Derb Laalouj) Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 45 31 / 0 (0 212) 6 62 35 36 49 Cost: One course: 20 - 180 DH, 3 courses: 75 - 235 DH (November 2010) |
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Popular bistro-style café with terrace overlooking the beach. Excellent breakfasts (one is ample for two people), coffee and good lunches. Food is mainly French/Moroccan cuisine seafood and grills. Can get very busy at lunch time. Open 08:00 – 23:00 daily. Address: Boulevard Mohammed V Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 50 08 Cost: Breakfast: 40 DH, One course: 40 – 210 DH, 3 courses: 135 - 380 DH (October 2011) Recommended by: Time Out 2008 |
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First floor restaurant well known for good value Moroccan home cooking. Open 12:30 – 14:30 and 18:30 – 23:00 except Mondays. Address: 27 Rue Abdessalam Lebadi Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 36 55 Cost: One course: 35 – 65 DH, 3 courses: 110 DH (March 2010) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009, Lonely Planet 2011, Michelin 2007, Routard 2010, Time Out 2008 |
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FOUR (4) SAISONS DE MOGADOR
Narrow restaurant on four floors with a roof terrace providing an interesting view of Avenue de l’Istiqual, the medina’s main thoroughfare. The extensive menu includes pizza (downstairs only), snacks, seafood, pasta and Moroccan specialities. Address: Avenue de l’Istiqal Cost: One course: 8 - 75 DH, 3 courses: 38 – 119 (November 2009) |
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café de FRANCE
Founded in 1917, Café de France is one of the oldest and most characterful cafés on Place Moulay Hassan. Popular with locals for mint tea and coffee. Does not do food at lunchtime but serves a limited breakfast menu until 10:00. In the evening, serves pizza, pasta, seafood, Moroccan dishes, omelettes and salads . Address: Place Moulay Hassan Cost: Breakfast: 20 DH, One course: 13 – 40 DH (March 2011) |
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French-run café and tea room with 2 long banquettes on opposite walls and 8 tiny tables in between. There are also a couple of small tables in the road outside. Françoise serves a simple menu of soup, sweet and savoury tarts and crêpes. Address: 1 Rue Hoummam El Fatouaki Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 68 16 40 87 Cost: One course: 20 – 65 DH, 3 courses: 75 – 85 DH (March 2011) Recommended by: Michelin 2007 |
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chez les FRERES
Cheerful and laid back little place run by two enthusiastic brothers. Freshly-made pizza, pasta and Moroccan dishes including specialities, some of which have to be ordered in advance. You can eat in the restaurant at traditional banquettes and low tables or take away. Address: 3 Bia, Rue sidi Mgdoul Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 58 25 or 0 (0 212) 6 72 38 88 96 Cost: Breakfast: 20 – 25 DH, One course: 10 - 70 DH, 3 courses: 45 - 120 DH (November 2008) |
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les GARGOTTES (GRILLED SEAFOOD STALLS) An L-shaped group of blue and white stalls where you can choose from displays of freshly-caught seafood then have it expertly cooked over charcoal and simply served with a bread (and, if you have a strong constitution, a tasty salad). Our favourite is the centre stall (Brest Campère, No. 29) – and if you head diagonally across the gardens to reach it you can avoid being hassled by the other stallholders as they compete for your custom. If you are after a cheap lunch beware of inadvertently choosing prime fish (prices per kg are fixed and listed on a board at the end of the row so you may want to check first). For a good value meal specify the maximum price that you are prepared to pay - 60 DH will buy quite a feast. Open 11:00 – 16:00 daily. Address: Le Port d'Essaouira Cost: E.g. Sardines: 3 for 10 DH, mixture: 60 DH, Lobster: 400 DH per kilo (January 2010) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009, Lonely Planet 2011, Michelin 2007, Rough Guide 2007,Routard 2010, Time Out 2008, |
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Small café serving teas, coffees, smoothies cakes, sandwiches and daily specialities for lunch and dinner. You can eat in the bright modern interior or at a couple of low tables outside. Also has information on activities such as 4x4 adventures. Address: 8 Rue Ibn Rochid Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 51 20 Website: www.gingermorocco.com Cost: Breakfast: 30 - 35 DH, One course: 35 - 50 DH (October 2011) |
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Small café/pizzeria at the heart of the medina. Good for people-watching from outside tables which catch the sun at breakfast time. Simple menu of salads, omelettes, pizza, pasta and tajines Also does take-aways. Address: On the corner of Rue Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdelah and Rue Laâlouj Cost: Breakfast: 30 DH, One course: 10 - 45 DH, 3 courses: 35 - 95 DH (November 2010) |
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GNAWA BLUES Trendy little café where you can get a substantial breakfast, salads, seafood, Italian and Moroccan dishes. You can sit outside overlooking Place El Menzah (provided it isn’t windy as there isn't much shelter) or in the tiny interior. Address: Avenue Oqba Ben Nafia Cost: Breakfast: 30, One course: 10 - 100 DH, 3 courses: 40 - 165DH (May 2010) |
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le GRAND LARGE
Atmospheric little tea salon and restaurant with exposed stone walls and arches. Serves fish, pizza, tajines and couscous. Address: 2 Rue Oum Rabia Tel: + 212 (0) 5 24 47 28 66 Website: www.riadlegrandlarge.com Cost: One course: about 80 DH (November 2007)
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THAI
Just off Place Moulay Hassan, this little cafe serves tasty Thai food in simple surroundings. Address: 6 rue El Hajjali, Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 30 28 Cost: One course: 30 - 85 DH, 3 Courses: 70 - 160 (October 2011)
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Upmarket restaurant on the ground floor of the smartest hotel in town - a large riad decorated in a mixture of colonial and European country house style. You can eat in the panelled dining room or, on warm evenings, in the romantic courtyard. The menu is modern international cuisine with subtle Moroccan touches. Cooking is of a very high standard with subtle blending of flavours and excellent presentation. The hotel also has a pleasant café/bar by the roof-top pool (the pool is not open to non-residents) where you can get salads, sandwiches, grills, ice-cream and drinks. Open: Main restaurant 19:30 – 22:00, Rooftop café 12:30 – 16:30 Address: 2 Rue Ibn Batouta, Bab Marrakech Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 34 34 Website: www.heure-bleue.com Cost (Main restaurant/Salon Oriental): One course: 170 – 400 DH, 3 courses: 540 – 790 DH (April 2011) Cost (Rooftop café): One course: 155- 265 DH, 3 courses: 405 – 555 DH (April 2008) Recommended by: Routard 2010 |
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l’HORLOGE
Outside tables in a small leafy square surrounded by a display of Moroccan lamps and rugs from nearby shops. Simple menu consisting of tajines, couscous and omelettes. Service can be unenthusiastic but the the Malian music from the CD shop next door is very atmospheric. Address: Place Chefchaouni Cost: Breakfast: 17 – 25 DH, One course: 10 – 60 DH (November 2010) Recommended by: Lonely Planet 2011, Michelin 2007, Routard 2010 |
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dar al HOUMA
Deceptively spacious candlelit restaurant amongst the carpet sellers between Place Moulay Hassan and Place Chefchaouni. Seafood, omelettes, pasta and Moroccan dishes are served in three fabric-lined rooms with banquette seating. An alternative budget choice if you can’t get a table in the popular Laayoune opposite. Address: 9 Rue El Hajjali Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 33 87 Cost: One course: 10 - 80 DH, 3 courses: 33 - 153 DH (October 2010) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009 |
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hotel IBIS, SUD & CIE RESTAURANT
Modern hotel restaurant about 40 minutes walk from the medina. The minimalist Sud & Cie restaurant serves Moroccan, Lebanese, Spanish and Italian dishes. The main reason for eating or drinking here is that it entitles you to use the swimming pool. Address: Route de Marrakech Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 92 80 /0 (0 212) 5 24 47 92 81 Cost: One course: 40 - 120 DH, 3 courses: 130 – 220 DH (May 2009) |
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A bright red staircase leads to this modern red, white and black restaurant on two floors. The extensive Italian menu includes wood-fired pizza. The food is well-presented and the atmosphere is lively. There are good views of the ramparts from the two terraces. Address: 88 Rue Laalouj Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 21 63 Website: www.lesitaliens.com Cost: One course: 40 - 160 DH, 3 courses: 100 – 320 DH (March 2011) |
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Tiny hole in the wall snack bar offering simple but delicious Moroccan food to take away (bring your own container) or eat at one of two tiny tables outside. The menu is simple (tajine du jour, lentils, omelette and Friday couscous) but they will also cook any tajine to order given two hours notice. Address: Rue Siyaghine Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 58 37 69 56 Cost: One course: 6 - 20 DH (October 2011) |
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le JOLI COIN Popular little café and take-away just round the corner from Place Moulay Hassan Specialises in take-away pizza, kebabs and sandwiches. Address: 21 Rue El Hajjali Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 37 94 Cost: One course: 10 – 40 DH (November 2007)
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el KHAIMA
Surprisingly spacious and cosy restaurant based around a Moroccan tent (El Khaima means The Tent) . Multiligual menu (with some amusing translations!) includes salads, omelettes, pizza, seafood and French/Moroccan food Address: Place Chrib Attay (off Rue Laâlouj) Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 60 52 Cost: One course: 20 – 120 DH, 3 courses; 65 - 210 DH (November 2008) |
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al KHANSAA
Riad recently restored by an artistic Moroccan family with unnusual and eclectic taste. The dining area is dominated by a unique fountain sculpture and fantasy fireplace. Simple set menus with a limited choice of mainly Moroccan food. Open every day until 23:00. Address: 60-62 Rue Touahen Tel: + 212 (0) 5 24 47 66 17 Website: www.hotelriad-alkhansaa.com Cost: 3 courses: 100 - 150 DH (November 2007) |
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Chez KHERFA
Two entrances lead to this colourful little terrace restaurant overlooking Derb Laalouj on one side and Place Chrib Attay/El Khaima on the other. Simple menu of omletettes, pasta, tajines etc. Address: Derb Laalouj Cost: Breakfast: 25 - 45 DH, One course: 10 - 60 DH, 3 courses: 35 - 130 DH (March 2010)
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Surprising oasis 8 km to the south of Essaouira in an unpreposessing roadside location next to a shop selling cane and palm rope furniture. Has a lovely courtyard and excellent French/Moroccan cuisine and seafood. Closed on Monday. Address: Rue d’Agadir Ghazoua Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 66 25 21 23 Cost: One course: about 80 DH (November 2007) Recommended by: Michelin 2007, Routard 2010
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Very popular little restaurant among the carpet shops between Place Moulay Hassan and Place Chefchaouni. Serves good value Moroccan food, crêpes, omelettes and fish. Banquette seating with low tables, a relaxed atmosphere and efficient service. Turnaround is rapid so it is often worth waiting for a table to became available (but not so good if you want o make an evening of it). Closed on Friday. Address: 4 bis Rue El Hajjali Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 46 43 Cost: One course: 10 – 70 DH, 3 courses: 32 - 118 DH (October 2010) Recommended by: Michelin 2007, Rough Guide 2007, Routard 2010 |
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Bright yellow restaurant on the ground floor of a German-run hotel attached to the oldest hammam in town. Serves organic food from the hotel’s own farm inculding vegetarian and fish-based 3-course menus, omelettes and tajines. Open 07:30 – 11:00, 12:00 – 14:30 and 19:00 22:00. Booking advisable for non-residents. Address: 14 Rue d’Algerie Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 50 46 Website: www.lallamira.net Cost: Breakfast: 20 – 60 DH, One course: 6 - 150 DH, 3 courses: 90 - 140 DH (November 2008) |
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Spacious restaurant with baronial style Moroccan décor (deep red tadelakt walls, dark carved wood, exotic lighting). Good Moroccan/French fusion cuisine served by charming waitresses. Closed Mondays and part of January Address: 26 Rue Skala Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 36 25 Website: www.lalicorne-essaouira.com Cost: One course: 45 - 130 DH, 3 courses: 160 – 285 DH (November 2010) Recommended by: Routard 2010 |
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dar LOUBANE
On the ground floor of an historic mansion with rather eccentric décor. French-Moroccan cuisine and seafood is served in the patio or one of the interior dining rooms. Booking advisable for the Saturday night Gnaoua evenings (audience participation expected!). Open 12:00 – 14:30 and 19:00 – 22:00 except Wednesdays. Address: 24 Rue de Rif Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 62 96 Cost: One course: 45 – 130 DH, 3 courses: 155 – 315 DH (November 2008) Recommended by: Michelin 2007, Rough Guide 2007, Routard 2010 |
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LOUBOU'S LOUNGE A large modern restaurant/lounge/nightclub just outside the medina in a modern complex next to Hotel des Iles. The tables surround a circular dance floor with subdued lighting and four screens showing music videos. Wide curving stairs lead to an upstairs bar. Drinks, and the food on the short international menu, are pricey. Has a live band from about 22:00 - 00:30 most evenings. Address: 32 lot Complexe Bin Al Aswar Tel: + 212 (0) 5 24 78 48 72 Website: www.loubousessaouira.com Cost: One course: 65 - 175, 3 courses: 225 - 450 DH (November 2010)
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Former hippy café transformed into an attractive and colourful hotel at the heart of the medina. You can eat in the attractive courtyard at the centre of the riad or in the comfortable dining room on two levels. International menu. Live music on Wednesday and Saturday. Address: 9 Rue Attarine Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 59 07 Cost: 3 courses 300 DH (October 2011) |
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MAISON DES ARTISTES Guesthouse with rather eccentric décor. Lunch or dinner can be served in the salon or on the terrace overlooking the ocean. Non-residents need to book and choose their food in the morning. Address: 19 Rue Derb Laâlouj Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 57 99 Website: www.maisondesartistes.com Cost: 3 courses: 190 DH (March 2009)
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MAISON DU SUD
Deceptively spacious restaurant/hotel/art gallery on the main pedestrian street just north of Place Moulay Hassan. A basic 3-course set menu is served in a choice of well-furnished seating areas. Address: Avenue Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdalah Cost: 3 courses: 90 DH (March 2009)
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Youthful ground floor restaurant serving Moroccan home cooking accompanied by occasional Gnawa music. Address: 7 Rue Moussef Ben Tchfine Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 53 44 62 07 Cost: One course: 15 - 80 DH, 3 courses: 73 - 165 DH (March 2011)
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Small first-floor trattoria/pizzeria/café. Has five tables in the cosy interior and a few more on the terrace outside. Friendly atmosphere and assertive Sicilian style cuisine. Address: 31 Place Chrib Attay Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 68 16 40 69 or 0 (0 212) 6 77 54 24 86 Cost: One course: 20 - 100 DH, 3 courses: 85 - 160 DH (November 2010)
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le MAMOUCHE Enormous restaurant and lounge bar in the new town, just behind Sofitel. Opulent interior decor and a pleasant sheltered garden for drinks. International cuisine. Open 19:30 - 02:30 daily. Bellydancing at 21:30 and 23:00. and DJ from 23:00 on Friday and Saturday. Happy hours 19:30 - 20:30 and 22:30 - 23:30. Address: 6 Rue Moukaouma Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 49 00/ 0 (0 212) 6 61137 51 88 Website: www.lemamouche.com Email: restaurant@lemamouch.com Cost: One course 60 - 245 DH, 3 courses: 230 - 405 DH (October 2011) |
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MAREBLU Tiny restaurant (10 seats) in a side road just up from Bab Marrakech. Cheerful decor and good Italian food. Address: 2 Rue Sidi Ali Ben Abdullah) Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 67 64 64 38 Cost: One course: 15 - 50 DH, 3 courses: 75 - 95 DH (May 2010) Recommended by: Michelin 2007 |
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il MARE
Large café, bar and restaurant with roof terraces overlooking the ramparts and Atlantic Ocean, one of which includes a cosy tented area. Serves seafood, Moroccan, French and Italian specialities. Food is good but relatively expensive. Has live music most evenings. Address: 43 Rue Yamen (Skala) Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 64 17 Cost: One course 65 - 450 DH, 3 courses: 180 - 640 DH (October 2011) Website: www.ilmaressaouira.com Recommended by: Routard 2010 |
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café MARRAKECH/El
FAID Serves breakfast (including omelettes and crêpes), Lunch/dinner includes pizza, pasta, seafood, Moroccan dishes, omelettes and salads. Address: Place Moulay Hassan Cost: Breakfast: 25 - 40 DH, One course: 10 - 60 DH, 3 courses: 40 – 110 DH (March 2011)
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This is probably the most versatile place in town offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night drinks, shisha pipes and live music. You can dine throughout the day in the large dimly lit dining room or at tables outside. Live music may accompany dinner or else begin after 23:00 when the better-off locals come to party. Drinks are available without meals in the restaurant, on the front terrace or in The Corner Pub at the back. Address: Avenue Oqba Ben Nafia Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 58 28 Website: www.lemechouar.com Cost: Breakfast: 30 - 50 DH, Lunch: 25 - 165, Dinner (3 courses): 170 - 310 DH (October 2011) |
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Deceptively large riad hotel halfway along a covered alleyway which links the medina’s two main shopping streets. The ground floor bar, which is open to non-residents, has a diverse choice of seating areas with décor ranging from colourful Moroccan to cosy and colonial. Address: 15 Rue Sidi Abdessamih Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 44 47 59 43 Website: www.residenceelmehdi.com
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The restaurant, which is situated beneath Palazzo Desdemona, is in a large room with impressive interlinked stone arches. The menu is mainly Moroccan/French/Italian with good seafood specialities. There is a separate TV bar at the back which can be accessed either through the restaurant or directly via an unmarked door opposite Aprés Cinq restaurant. Address: 3 Avenue Okba Ibn Nafia Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 53 08 Cost: One course: 50 – 220 DH, 3 courses: 145 – 325 DH (November 2009) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009, Lonely Planet 2011, Routard 2010 |
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chez MERMOZ
Friendly restaurant where you can eat in the first floor salon, under a ground level canopy or at a couple of tables outside in Place Chrib Attay. The relatively extensive menu includes Moroccan food, omelettes and pasta. Address: 5 Place Chrib Attay (off Rue Laâlouj) Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 63 49 98 30 Cost: One course: 15 – 80 DH, 3 courses: 45 – 123 DH (November 2010)
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Housed in a former Koranic school close to the food souks this simple little family-run restaurant serves grills, seafood and excellent tajines, plus couscous on Friday/Saturday. Seats about 10 people at low tables, plus an extra four by the entrance. Service is laid-back and friendly. While not everything on the short menu may be available, the ingredients are fresh and the cooking can be very good indeed. Booking recommended (as is the apple tart when it is available!). Address: 26 Rue Jbala Tel: 0 (0 212) 6 55 58 79 61/0 (0 212) 6 73 59 11 48 Cost: One course: 6 - 60 DH, 3 courses: 41 - 110 DH (March 2011) |
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café/restaurant MOGADOR (BAR MOG)
Well-run little café on the seafront boulevard with inside and outside eating areas. Popular with locals and tourists alike. Serves breakfast,Moroccan dishes, seafood, snacks and daily speicialities. Address: Boulevard Mohammed V Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 32 36 Cost: One course: 15 – 180 DH, 3 courses: 65 – 245 DH (November 2009)
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le MOGADORIEN
Deceptively spacious restaurant within a building dating back to the 18th century. Bright banquette seating under stone arches. Moroccan cuisine and seafood served by friendly, English-speaking waiters. Address: 7 Place Chefchaouni Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 49 50 or 0 (0 212) 6 61 20 70 57 Website: www.lemogadorien.c.la Cost: One course: 15 – 95 DH, 3 courses: 60 – 185 DH (March 2010) |
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la MOUETTE D’ESSAOUIRA
A sunny café on the harbour side of Place Moulay Hassan. Menu includes juices, soups, salads, pizzas, tajines and couscous. Also does take-away pizza. One of the few places in town to serve good decaffienated coffee. Address: Place Moulay Hassan Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 47 05 Cost: Breakfast: 25 DH, One course: 20 - 50 DH, 3 courses: 45 - 100 DH (January 2010) |
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dar MOUNIA
Centrally situated hotel with a ground floor restaurant serving a range of Moroccan, French, Italian and seafood dishes. The square room is subtly decorated with an array of metal ceiling lanterns, zelliges and tadelakt. Address: 2 Rue Laalouj Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 29 88 Cost: One course: 25 - 95 DH, 3 courses: 70 - 200 DH (March 2010) |
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Family-run restaurant serving good Moroccan food, including some interesting specialities as well as a vegetarian set menu. The mixture of Moroccan salads for starter is particularly recommended. Elegant Moroccan décor and friendly service. Address: 6 Rue Mohamed Diouri (off Derb Laalouj) Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 58 54 Cost: One course: 30 – 80 DH, 3 courses: 80 – 170 (November 2010) |
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MUMTAZ MAHAL Beautifully restored riad and hammam close to Après Cinq. There is no restaurant but non-residents can admire the craftsmanship by having a drink in the sumptuous bar. Address: 5 Rue Youssef El Fassi Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 53 00 Website: www.riadmumtazmahal.com
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Le NECTAR
Brightly-decorated restaurant with banquette seating inside or 3 tables outside overlooking El Khaima (the tent). The menu is the usual mix of seafood, Moroccan and Italian dishes. Open 11:00 – 15:00 and 19:00 – 23:00h Address: 14 – 15 Place Chrib Attai/Place El Khaima (off Rue Laâlouj) Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 54 85 Cost: One course: 10 – 95 DH, 3 courses: 40 – 180 DH (November 2009)
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NUAMEN
A local-run restaurant with blue and white-tiled walls and low pine tables which, together with the bright lighting, give it a rather clinical feel. Moroccan cooking with an emphasis on pulses (but not necessarily vegetarian). Address: rue Khader Ghallan(opposite Rue Ceuta) Cost: One course: 15 - 80 DH, 3 courses: 65 – 145 DH (November 2010) |
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A healthy 30 minute walk down the beach from the medina. Good for breakfast and relaxed café-style lunches (blackboard specialities, paninis, pizzas, burgers, chips) and watching, or participating in, watersports (Club Mistral is next door), horse or camel riding. Sunloungers and deckchairs make this a wonderfully laid back place to have lunch or a drink – and the walk along the beach is lovely. Open 08:30 – 18:00 daily. Address: Boulevard Mohamed V Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 39 34 Website: www.oceanvagabond.com Cost: Breakfast: 30 - 50 DH, One course: 20 - 110 DH, 3 courses: 58 - 185 DH (May 2010) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009, Lonely Planet 2011, Michelin 2007, Routard 2010 |
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Serves good, attractively presented, food in a modern African-themed dining room or in a peaceful garden by the swimming pool. The menu includes interesting salads, omelettes, sandwiches, burgers and tajines. Open to non residents from 11:00 to 23:00. Diners can use the pool for free. Address: boulevard Lalla Aïcha Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 92 22 Website: www.oceanvagabond.com Cost: One course: 35 – 110 DH, 3 courses: 95 – 230 DH, childrens menu: 70 DH (May 2009)
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OPERA DU SUD
Café/restaurant with tables on Place Moulay as well as a relatively smart interior. The menu is the the standard mixture of French, Moroccan, Italian and seafood dishes. Address: 12 Place Moulay Hassan Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 59 25 Cost: Breakfast: 25 DH, One course: 20 - 100 DH, 3 courses: 70 - 190 DH (October 2010)
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A deceptively spacious restaurant with tasteful understated décor and lighting. A simple menu of well presented and expertly cooked modern French/Moroccan food is served with enthusiasm by the Swiss/French proprietors, Liliana and Lawrence. The three course set menu is particularly good value and the list of Moroccan wines is better than most. Closed on Saturday. Booking recommended. Address: 67 bis, Rue Touahen Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 47 59 77 Website: www.dorientetdailleurs.com Cost: One course: 50 – 140 DH, 3 courses: 90 – 305 (October 2011) Recommended by: Routard 2010
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chez el OUAZZANI
  Little more than a counter with a few chairs, this café is recommended for no-nonsense authentic Moroccan cooking at bargain prices. On Friday you can do as the locals do - take your own dish along for a helping of their excellent couscous then return to your apartment for a relaxed lunch with family and friends. Address: 88 Rue Mohammed el Qory Cost: One course: 3 - 30 DH, 3 courses: 20 – 40 (March 2011) Recommended by: Routard 2010 |
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A large riad-syle hotel with ground floor restaurant and separate bar. You can also get drinks on the comfortable roof terrace which has great views of the beach. The elegant vaulted dining room, which has cosy fires in winter, overlooks the tranquil courtyard with its flower-filled fountain. The short menu features mainly international dishes with a slightly oriental influence. There is couscous and gnawa music on Friday evenings. Friendly, efficient service. Address: Rue Mohamed Ben Masoud Cost: One course: 50 - 110, 3 courses: 150 – 340 DH (March 2009) Recommended by: Footprint Africa 2009
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Le PANORAMIQUE
A healthy 30 minute walk down the beach from the medina this modern café/restaurant is situated in the café/watersports complex which is creeping north from Ocean Vagabond Beach Café. A range of snacks and meals are served in the rather soul-less interior, the shady terrace or at brightly-coloured plastic chairs and tables in the garden overlooking the beach. Open 12:00 – 15:00 h and 19:00 - 22:30 h. Address: Boulevard Mohamed V Tel: 0 (0 212) 5 24 78 59 56 Cost: Breakfast: 20 - 30 DH, One course: 10 - 140 DH, 3 courses: 60 - 205 DH (April 2011) |
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