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VILLE NOUVELLE: MEKNÈS MEDINA: MEKNÈS VILLE NOUVELLE:
Picoolos  Le Goût de Meknes  Le Relais de Paris 
International Map D2 Traditional Map D2 French Map D2
Royal Tennis Club de Fès, 2 Rue Kerstoune, opposite the Grand 46 Rue Oqba, Ibn Nafia
Route de Zwagha Mosque Tel (0535) 51 54 88
Tel (0535) 72 99 99 Tel (0660) 64 29 95 Like its sister restaurants in
This is an elegant restaurant Enjoy Moroccan classics at this other major towns, this outlet
offering the best French and welcoming family-run restaurant offers consistently high-
international dishes in a chic in the medina. quality French brasserie-style
and modern atmosphere. meals in pleasant surroundings
High-quality wines complete MEKNÈS VILLE NOUVELLE: with great views.
the experience. Gambrinus 
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Rue Omar Ibn Asse Dyar Timnay 
Tel (0535) 52 02 58 Traditional Map D2
Meknès and Do not be deterred by the 7 Rue Ain Rjal BP141
Volubilis somewhat faded interior of Tel (0661) 10 43 18
this popular budget eatery. Delicious tajines and couscous
MEKNÈS: Zitouna  Knowledgeable locals flock here are available at this restaurant,
Traditional Map D2 for its tasty, cheap and whole- part of a small hotel with the
44 Rue Jamaa Zitouna, close to the some food, such as tajines, same name. The terrace seating
Grand Mosque and the souks couscous and brochettes. offers lovely views of Volubilis.
Tel (0535) 53 02 81 No credit cards
Not the easiest restaurant to VOLUBILIS: La Corbeille
find, but well worth the effort, MEKNÈS VILLE NOUVELLE: Fleurie 
Zitouna is housed in a beautiful Métropole  Traditional Map D2
old building. The restaurant Traditional Map D2 Ruins of Volubilis
oozes character, the Moroccan 12 Av Hassan II La Corbeille Fleurie is simple
dishes are excellent and the set Tel (0535) 52 25 76 and straightforward as far as
menu options represent good High ceilings and ornate walls the food goes, but the views
value. Cash only. impart a sense of space and of the valley from its terraces
elegance. The outside dining area are simply outstanding and
MEKNÈS: Le Dauphin  is perfect for eating al fresco. worth the stop.
International Map D2
5 Av Mohammed V DK Choice
Tel (0535) 52 34 23
Le Dauphin’s menu offers a wide MEKNÈS VILLE NOUVELLE: Middle Atlas
selection of international dishes. Le Collier de la Colombe 
The decor is slightly faded, but Traditional/ BENI MELLAL: SAT Agadir 
the friendly service more than International Map D2 Traditional Map D3
makes up for it. A good option 67 Rue Driba 155 Blvd el-Hansali
for groups. Tel (0535) 55 50 41 Tel (0523) 48 14 48
Panoramic views of the great This modest eatery does not
MEKNÈS: Riad Meknes  Wadi Boufekrane from the main pretend to offer luxury decor
Traditional Map D2 dining hall and terraces ensure or fine dining – it simply provides
79 Ksar Chaacha that Le Collier de la Colombe good food at low prices and the
Tel (0535) 53 05 42 stands out from the rest. It is chance to meet other travellers.
Part of the palace of the 17th- especially popular for its family Cash only.
century ruler Moulay Ismail, this Sunday lunches. The menu
restaurant serves up a good offers both Moroccan and IFRANE: Restaurant de la Paix 
range of mouthwatering international cuisine. Traditional Map D2
Moroccan dishes. Cash only. Av de la Marché Verte
Tel (0535) 56 66 75
Small and atmospheric, this
eatery offers some good local
dishes from a fairly limited
menu. The theme is largely
Moroccan, with the occasional
European dish.
IFRANE: Restaurant de
L’ Hôtel Perce-Neige 
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Hôtel des Perce-Neige, Hay Riad,
Boulevard Mohammed VI
Tel (0535) 56 63 50
The restaurant at the Hôtel
Perce-Neige has earned
itself a reputation for good-
quality cuisine. Its lengthy
menu includes classic French
dishes that attract locals as
Gorgeous interiors at Zitouna, Meknès well as visitors.
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