Morocco Travel Guide

FRENCH, LOCAL

MEDITERRANEAN

PATISSERIE

LOCAL

ITALIAN

SEAFOOD

LOCAL,  MEDITERRANEAN

La Maison du Gourmet €€€

Offline map Google  map (    0522   48  48  46; Rue Taha    Houcine,    Maarif; meals   Dh400-500;  

lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat) This upmarket gourmet restaurant serves an inventive menu of
the finest of French and Moroccan cuisine, run by a couple, he French, she Moroccan, both
trained by Paul Bocuse. Specialities include a heavenly pastilla with confit of duck and foie
gras. The elegant surroundings, excellent service and exceptional food make this the perfect
address for a special occasion. Book ahead.

Paul €€

Offline map Google  map (   cnr Blvd    d’Anfa  &   Blvd    Moulay  Rachid;  7am-9pm)   The French  chain

of bakery and patisserie has arrived in Casa, in the gorgeous art-deco Villa Zevaco once
occupied by Edith Piaf. There is a constant flow of people here, coming as much for the food
and decor as for the pleasure of being seen in this trendy hang-out. Excellent breakfast is
served, and there is also a menu of salads, snacks and other Mediterranean delights.

Patisserie Bennis Habous €

(2 Rue Fkih el-Gabbas) One of the city’s most famous and traditional patisseries, this place in
the Quartier Habous is Casa’s best spot for traditional Moroccan treats, including some of the
best cornes de gazelle (gazelle horns; almond paste) pastries in town, as well as made-to-
order pastillas .

Ifrane €

Offline map Google  map (   cnr Rues    Tata    &   Mouftakar;  mains   Dh40-65)    Almost  always  crowded

and spilling customers onto the streetside seating, this friendly cafe serves a choice of grills
and brochettes at bargain prices. It’s a relaxed place with a mixed clientele and offers hassle-
free eating for women.

Chez Flavio €€

( 0522 29 45 29; 3 Blvd Mohamed Abdou; pizzas Dh80, mains Dh120; lunch & dinner)
One of the most popular Italian restaurants, Chez Flavio makes for a welcome break from
tajine if you’ve been in Morocco for some time. These are definitely some of the best pizzas in
town.

Snack Amine Adam €

Offline map Google map ( Rue Chaouia; mains Dh70) Tucked between the chicken rotisseries by
the Marché Central, Snack Amine Adam serves up big plates of simple but tasty fried fish, and
platters of the freshest seafood.

AÏN DIAB & ANFA

The best of this neighbourhood’s restaurants are clustered together on a cliff top overlooking
the crashing Atlantic waves near el-Hank Lighthouse.

La Fibule €€€