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       OUARZAZATE: Les Kasbahs    RAMLIA: Auberge
       des Sables        Aghbalou Ramlia    Southern Morocco
       International   Map C4  Traditional   Map E4  & Western Sahara
       195 Hay Ait Ksif    Auberge Ramlia, Taouz Rissani
       Tel (0524) 88 54 28  Those who make the trek to
       Diners in search of a more   Auberge Aghbalou Ramlia will    DK Choice
       authentic meal than that at    be rewarded with simple yet
       their hotel might want to try    delicious food, which is served   AGADIR: Harbour Stalls   
       this traditionally decorated,   under a star-filled sky with a   Seafood   Map B4
       desert-style restaurant. The   panoramic view of the mountains.   Agadir Harbour
       muted plasterwork is especially   Booking essential. Cash only.  Numerous little stalls line
       romantic by lantern light.               the street alongside Agadir
                           SKOURA: Kasbah Ait Abou   harbour, emitting tempting
       OUARZAZATE: Restaurant    Traditional   Map C4  aromas that beg further
       of the Berbere Palace     Palmeraie de Skoura BP60  investigation. Skewered meat
       International   Map C4  Tel (0524) 85 22 34  and, primarily, fish are the
       Quartier Mansour Eddahbi 55  Simple yet delicious cooking is    favourites of tourists and locals
       Tel (0524) 88 31 05  on offer at this partially tented   alike. This is a great place to
       Dine like royalty for a fraction    desert kasbah with oasis and   enjoy the relaxed atmosphere
       of European prices at Berbere   desert views. Breakfast, lunch,   of a balmy Moroccan evening
       Palace. Choose from one of    dinner and tea can be served   and the proximity of the town
       three menus – Moroccan,    outside in the carpet-strewn   to the ocean.
       international and Italian.  Berber tents. Booking essential.
       OUARZAZATE: Restaurant    DK Choice      AGADIR: Jour et Nuit   
       Chez Dimitri                          Traditional    Map B4
       International   Map C4  SKOURA: Dar Ahlam    Av Tawada (formerly Rue de la Plage)
       22 Av Mohammed V     International   Map C4  Tel (0528) 82 23 47
       Tel (0524) 88 73 46  Douar Oulad Cheikh Ali,    Duck into this air-conditioned
       Ask any local where Chez Dimitri   Kasbah Madihi  restaurant, located on the
       is, and the chances are they would   Tel (0524) 85 22 39  promenade, especially for
       have dined there on several   The pure extravagance of this   lunch, as the sun reaches its
       occasions. This was one of the   place might make visitors blink,   hottest. Also open for dinner.
       first good restaurants to open in   but relax in the knowledge that
       Ouarzazate and is a popular spot   this is probably one of the world’s   AGADIR: Little Norway   
       for family parties and celebrations.  most romantic picnic spots. It’s   French   Map B4
                            not cheap, but then sheer   Complexe Tamlelt, Secteur Balnéaire
       OUARZAZATE: Restaurant   luxury seldom is. Book ahead    Tel (0528) 84 08 48
       Douyria            or check annual closings.  Oddly, there appears to be no
       Traditional   Map C4                    link between Norway and this
       Av Mohamed V, Taourirt                  intimate French restaurant;
       Tel (0524) 88 52 88  ZAGORA: Auberge Restaurant   however, the portions are
       Enjoy lakeside and mountain   Chez Ali     generous, tasty and well priced,
       views at this rammed earth   Traditional   Map D4  as are the wines and beers.
       lodge’s restaurant. On the    Avenue Atlas-Zaouite el Baraka
       menu are traditional desert   Tel (0524) 84 62 58  AGADIR:
       Moroccan dishes, including   This family-owned getaway   Le Parasol Bleue   
       camel, pigeon and rabbit,    serves delicious traditional    French   Map B4
       served in colourful surroundings.  dishes in a flower-filled garden.   7 Promenade Tawada
                           Phone ahead to book a table.    Tel (0528) 84 87 44   Closed  Wed
       OUARZAZATE: Restaurant    For those planning on staying   dinner; Sun & Mon
       of the Hôtel Ibis    overnight, note that the rooms   Hidden away from the main
       Ouarzazate Centre     are simple but comfortable.  promenade, this simple but
       Moroccan/International  Map C4
       Av Moulay Rachid
       Tel (0524) 89 91 10
       Popular with both guests and
       other tourists, this reliable hotel-
       restaurant has several excellent
       Moroccan and international
       dishes on the menu.
       OUARZAZATE: Restaurant
       Sultana Royal Golf   
       International   Map C4
       Golf Royal
       Tel (0524) 88 74 21
       Stunning lakeside views and
       a well-executed menu are
       the draws at this desert getaway
       restaurant, within the hotel of
       the same name. Lush gardens
       and modern, bright interiors.  Unique interiors of Dar Ahlam, Skoura
       For key to prices see page 320

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