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Tangier’s 800-plus cafes are a study in local culture, and can be characterised many ways,
beginning with old versus new. The former are almost exclusively male, and often shabby, while
the latter (such as those listed here) are bright, modern and design-conscious, with light food,
high ceilings and lots of light. Coffee purists should see Drinking (Click here).
In the medina there’s a host of cheap eating possibilities around the Petit Socco and the
adjacent Ave Mokhtar Ahardan, with rotisserie chicken, sandwiches and brochettes all on offer.
In the ville nouvelle, try the streets immediately south of Pl de France, which are flush with fast-
food outlets, sandwich bars and fish counters.
MEDINA
Populaire Saveur de Poisson €€
Offline map Google map ( 0539 33 63 26; 2 Escalier Waller; prix fixe Dh150; lunch &dinner, closed Fri; ) This charming little seafood restaurant offers excellent, filling set menus
in rustic surroundings. The owner serves a four-course meal of fish soup followed by inventive
plates of fresh catch and fresh vegetables, all of it washed down with a homemade juice
cocktail made from 15 kinds of fruit (have a look at the vat in back). Not just a meal, a whole
experience.
Riad Tanja Restaurant €€€
Offline map Google map ( 0539 33 35 38; www.riadtanja.com; Rue du Portugal; menus Dh250-450; dinner) With a justified reputation for some of the best food in the city, and a romantic
view of the ville nouvelle climbing up the opposite hill, this is a great place to splurge,
particularly with that special someone. The bi-level dining area feels more like a well-designed
living room, with a dozen tables, high ceilings, discrete staff and a superb take on Moroccan
cuisine.
Les Passagers de Tanger €€€
Offline map Google map ( Grand Socco; mains from Dh80; lunch & dinner) In just the right spotoverlooking the Grand Socco, this smart restaurant has a chic, eclectic decor. The menu is
chalked on a blackboard and ranges from fresh fish to duck breast. There’s a good wine list,
too. The outside terrace is perfect for balmy summer evenings.
Le Nabab €€
Offline map Google map ( 0661 44 22 20; 2 Rue al Kadiria; mains Dh80, menu Dh170; lunch
& dinner) This is a beautifully restored old fondouq (rooming house), all grey tadelakt ,
comfortable seating and swathes of airy pink fabric. Dine around the huge fireplace or in a
private alcove. The menu is Moroccan, the welcome friendly and it’s licensed.
Le Salon Bleu €€
Offline map Google map ( Pl de la Kasbah, entrance 71 Rue Amrah; menu Dh100; lunch &
dinner) The owners of guesthouse Dar Nour have recently opened this pretty seaside house as