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The Place Djema el Fna becomes a MASSIVE outdoor restaurant as evening draws in. The name translates as "Dead Men's Square", but this was not because of the quality of the food!! There are dozens of stalls, surrounded by tables and benches. The vendors are very imaginative and entertaining in the ways they try and encourage you to eat at THEIR tables. But everyone seems to sell the same thing - kebabs, fish, meat, cous-cous, soft drinks, water etc. Our strategy was to try and find a stall which seemed to be popular with Morocans. But of course, as soon as we sat down, the number of Europeans grew! The food was fine! As long as the food is freshly cooked and hot then it should be OK.
We found that the 'waiter' tried to give us every dish available, whether we asked for it or not. So we ended up trying a bit of everything. If you want to eat cheaply, I guess you will have to be firm but polite. Don't forget the fresh orange juice stalls too. Perfect for the evening heat. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Place Djema el FnaDirections: Centre of the city - everyone ends up there - near the Koutoubia Mosque tower.
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| | | | Local Cuisine: My Restaurant Recommendations | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Places I DO NOT recommend: *Le Pavillon- We read in Lonely Planet that Le Pavillon was one of the best restaurants with great ambiance; everyone ranted and raved about it. So when we got there (it was in a weird part of town) we were led to the courtyard for dinner. I was not very impressed with the place at all. Granted, there were candles and trees but still, the simple Riad I was staying in had better ambiance. Furthermore, the food wasn’t even that good. One of the dishes we had was like a slice of Pizza, but only WORSE and at 16.00 Euros!! The food was nothing special; I actually enjoyed my $0.80 salad at Chez Chegrouni alot more!! At the end of the night the bill came out to 80 euros for 2 appetizers and one entree; We didn’t even order wine. I was very displeased with the food and atmosphere. This place is totally overrated. Places I recommend: *Le Marrakachi- Very cute and trendy romantic restaurant overlooking the square. Great food. Bottle of wine and nice dinner for two for 60 euros. *Chez Chegrouni- Nice, simple, but delicious restaurant overlooking Djemma el-Fna. Very cheap. Lunch for 2: 8 euros. *Cafe Arabe- Nice, trendy, modern atmosphere. International cuisine, which is a nice break from Moroccan food. Relatively priced about 15 euros per plate. *Hotel Ali- Tired the lunch buffet, had the spaghetti pomodoro which was DELICIOUS with real spices for 8 euros per person *Riad Tamsna- Lonely Planet described this place as achingly stylish and it´s true. The moment you walk in, you are stunned at how beautiful this place really is. Kind of hidden away, you need to get detailed directions or just ask someone, this place is very nice and the food was great. Very romantic and nice atmosphere. Food relatively priced 19 Euros per plate. *Cafe Argana- Food was just okay, nothing great. The service was sooo slow and they weren’t the friendliest. but they always let you use the restroom. The ice cream downstairs is really delicious and highly recommended. Theme: French
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| | | | Local Cuisine: A True 1001 Nights experience! | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
Chez Ali is a vast fantasy village located in a palmgrove in the outskirts of Marrakech. They made quite a production out of this place that it actually reminded of me Disneyland. Waiters and waitresses dressed in their own tribal costumes also work as entertainers. The food is plenty! They serve harira (soup) roasted lamb, or mechoui, vegetable-topped couscous, fruit, pastries and mint tea. All throughout the dinner, various folklore groups pass through the tents and tables dancing, singing and animating the evening. For sure, if you want a quiet dinner, this will not be the place. The highlight of the evening comes at the end of your meal when everyone had to move from their tables, sit down on a wooden bench around a large corral in the center of Chez Ali. Charging horsemen in their display of old tribal power with shouts and firing of rifles as the pull their horses to a halt. Then follows the horseback acrobatics, a belly dancer and then up in the night sky Sheherazade and her prince fly to the stars on their magic carpet, as around them fireworks explode. A bit touristy but worth it!! I went there a couple years ago and we paid I think $40 or $45/person. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averagePhone: Tel: +212 (0)44 30 77 30.Website: http://www.ilove-marrakesh.com/chezali/index_en.html
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| | | | Local Cuisine: Chez Ali - Fantasia, Food, Music and Dance! | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
An evening at Chez Ali is an experience not to be missed! I'd been looking forward to visiting, since reading VTers tips. I chose to celebrate my Birthday here. I've written a bit about the venue and entertainment in my Nightlife tips. Arriving at Chez Ali, we were led by our guide, to a room where the inside was decorated in the style of a traditional Caidal tent. The central area was where the food would be served, around the edge of the tent were tables and chairs. Our first course was Harira - lentil/vegetable soup, followed by lamb M'choui (a whole lamb, spit roasted, usually served at celebrations) Next was chicken and vegetable cous cous, A sweet filo pastry dessert (which might have been Pastilla) then a platter of fresh fruits completed our meal. There was also Mint tea, but the Fantasia had started, so I missed this.
I enjoyed all the dishes, This was a good opportunity to try these traditional Moroccan foods. I also had a 1/2 bottle of wine (Kaiser Blanc 11.5%) and a large bottle of water (I think the wine and water cost 100dh) I'm not sure how many people they cater for each night, our room had seating for about 150 people, and there were at least 6 of these rooms. I paid 400dh for this trip through Panorama/Menara Tours. I think most tour companies offer this trip, but you can arrange it independently. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalAddress: Fantasia Chez Ali, Circuit Jaffaria, la Palmeraie.Phone: 044 307730Directions: Head along the Safi Road, there are huge billboards advertising Chez Ali. Most tour groups offer a night here.Other Contact: fax 044 309382
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| | | | Local Cuisine: Mint Tea -the a la menthe/ Moroccan Whisky! | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
Mint tea is ubiquitous in Morocco! Whether served in a glass, or from a silver pot, this refreshing drink has to be tried at least once. Mint tea is often offered by shopkeepers during the haggling process. Chinese green tea, fresh spearmint (nanaa) leaves and sugar are infused in boiling water. Berber pharmacies sell bags of dried mint and green tea to try at home. I like my tea black and sweet, but some find it too sweet - just request your tea to be served shwiya sukkar for a less sweetened version. The tea will often be served from a height by your waiter to ensure a frothy top! Often the first poured glass is returned to the pot to 'improve' the brew. Although not traditionally drank with meals, it is considered a digestive. I had no problems with my stomach during my week, which might have been thanks to the copious amounts of mint tea I drank!
I got quite addicted to Mint tea, while in Marrakesh! I'll be growing lots of mint in my garden this year so I can enjoy this refreshing drink. Although I drank it hot in Marrakesh, I think I'll be making iced versions for summer. Prices varied, Apart from many free glasses I was offered, I think the cheapest I paid was 7dh, the most expensive was 40dh at La Mamounia! Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterAddress: All over Morocco
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