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ESSAOUIRA: Elizir 
Southern Atlantic French/Moroccan Map B4
Coast 1 Derb Agadir
Tel (0524) 47 21 03 Closed Dinner
EL-JADIDA: Mazagan Book in advance at this retro diner
Beach Resort  serving alternatives to classic
International Map B2 Moroccan dishes, such as pumpkin
Mazagan Beach Resort and saffron soup, and sirloin with
Tel (0523) 38 80 00 balsamic sauce. Cash only.
Overladen buffet tables offer a
huge variety of dishes. This is a ESSAOUIRA: Heure
good place to come for a day out Bleue Palais 
with the kids. Pay a little extra to French/Moroccan Map B4
access the swimming pool. 2 Rue Ibn Batouta
Tel (0524) 78 34 34
ESSAOUIRA: Caravanne Café  This sleek, fashionable gourmet
International Map B4 establishment is very popular
2 bis Rue du Qadi Ayad with the party crowd. It has an Tables at the Mazagan Beach Resort,
Tel (0524) 78 31 11 Closed Mon English lounge and a terrace grill. El-Jadida
Come here for the vibe, live
music and shows, the jumble ESSAOUIRA: Le Sirocco 
of art on the walls and the rare French/Moroccan Map B4 Tangier
opportunity to discuss vegetarian 15 Rue Ibn Rochd
options. Bohemian and eclectic, Tel (0524) 47 23 96 Closed Tue DK Choice
both in menu and decor. Local as well as international
dishes are served under the CITY CENTRE: Cinema Rif 
ESSAOUIRA: Harbour  watchful eye of the French owner Café Map D1
Seafood Map B4 at this boisterous spot with Place 9 Avril, Grand Socco
Essaouira Harbour loud live music. Cash only. Tel (0539) 93 46 83
Just a stone’s throw from the Enjoy delicious tea, cake,
water, this is the perfect place OUALIDIA: L’Araignee coffee and juices in a truly
to lazily savour dishes made Gourmande  unique Art Deco setting.
with freshly caught fish. French Map B3 The cinema was reopened
Oualidia Beach in 2006 after painstaking
ESSAOUIRA: La Licorne  Tel (0523) 36 64 47 renovation. Its location on a
Traditional Map B4 Grab a table on the attractive main square makes Cinema Riff
26 Rue Scala terrace and gaze out to the an ideal place to watch the
Tel (0524) 47 36 26 Closed lunch; Sun breathtaking lagoon. Feast on world go by.
This is an excellent eatery with delicious seafood or opt for one
an emphasis on seafood, many of a number of vegetarian dishes.
vegetarian options and a good CITY CENTRE: Le Coeur de Tanger
selection of wines. Cash only. OUALIDIA: Ostrea II  and Café de Paris 
Seafood Map B3 International Map D1
ESSAOUIRA: Oualidia Oyster Farm 1 Rue Annoual
Restaurant Taros  Tel (0523) 36 64 51 Tel (0539) 94 84 50
Moroccan/International Map B4 This legendary restaurant A longtime Tangier landmark,
Pl Moulay Hassan sits right on the oyster farm the iconic Café de Paris may no
Tel (0524) 47 64 07 that supplies this and other longer serve food, but head to
Enjoy refined cooking at this establishments. Enjoy delicious Le Coeur de Tanger upstairs for
café and restaurant with art shellfish and grilled fish while classic Moroccan cuisine.
on the walls and live music looking out to the lagoon.
in the evenings. CITY CENTRE: Le Nabab 
Traditional Map D1
ESSAOUIRA: Les Alizes  4 Rue Al Kadiria
Traditional Map B4 Tel (0661) 44 22 20
26 Rue de la Sqala A large restaurant with arches,
Tel (0524) 47 68 19 candlelight and a fireplace,
Fancy, candlelit tables exude Le Nabab is particularly
an elegant atmosphere at this welcoming in winter months. It
restaurant, housed in a 19th- can get noisy when crowded or
century building. Good classic when live music is playing.
Moroccan dishes at low prices.
CITY CENTRE: Rif and Spa 
ESSAOUIRA: Le Chalet Health Food Map D1
de La Plage  152 Av Mohammed VI
French/Moroccan Map B4 Tel (0539) 34 93 00
Blvd Mohammed V This juice bar and restaurant
Tel (0524) 47 59 72 is frequented by the healthy-
Lobster, shrimp, oysters and eating crowd – tourists as well
calamari all appear on the menu as guests – at the hotel in
at this smart beachside eatery, which it is located. It offers
along with salads and meats. Beautiful Art Deco interiors at lighter dining choices than
Terrace seating with sea views. Cinema Rif most places in town.
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 314–15
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