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I visited this place after reading recommendations from VTers. Good for cheap, good basic food. My first visit, I had a tasty bowl of Harrira soup with bread for 8dh! The food was lovely, but the service was VERY slow- I thought it was because I was a female on my own, but then realised everyone else was having to wait. My second visit, I was with a friend I'd met during our tour. We both had tagines, which again were hot tasty filling and cheap. Mine was a chicken tagine with almonds and sultanas-Mmmmmmm! My 3rd visit I had another tagine plus an avocado juice, which came sweetened. I'd read on VT and in LP that the quirk of this place was that you wrote your order on the paper napkins, then this was returned as your bill. I'm afraid that I didn't see this happen. Popular place with locals, Moroccan holiday makers and tourists- the front terrace was always full, so I sat inside - there was a fan overhead. There is an upper terrace too, but I didn't see this part.
The Tagines were hot, tasty and cheap- starting at 30dh for vegetable tagine, 50dh for beef or chicken tagines, Delicious bread to mop up the juices. Avocado juice was a pleasant alternative to orange juice Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 4-6 Djemma El Fnaa, MarrakechDirections: Djemma El Fnaa, with the Bank-Al Maghrib behind you (the fancy building) walk along the right hand side of the square. Pass by the Cafe de France and La Marrakechi and You should see Chez Chagrouni.
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| | | | Local Cuisine: Colourful hacienda experience | Tip Rating:  Satisfaction: | | | | |
One of the most unforgettable memories of my trip to Morocco was the dinner show in a hacienda restaurant called Chez Ali in Marrakech. Unfortunaely I can't say much about the prices as it was organized and payed by the organizer of the Global Summit of Women, which was my reason for being there. But I believe the prices are much lower than of any such kind of event in any European country. The evening was truly memorable. Folklore singers, musicians, belly dancers, beduins with camels and fakhirs with snakes, Arabic poetry readings, fashion shows and finally the stars of the evening, incredible Berber riders, unnaturaly servile staff and traditional cousine in 5 courses under the starry sky are the reasons why this restaurant is definitely worth paying a visit.
Well I have to say I can't really understand their obsession with peanuts. Another thing surprised me: they like grease a lot. A LOT. Sugar too. Which is strange since it's sub-Saharian area with not too much water around. However I ate some of the best cakes there, and I really like their traditional mint tea, that is when they don't overload it with suger. Leave a Comment Theme: African
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| | | | Local Cuisine: Moroccan tajines in a no-frills restaurant | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
Restaurant 33 Marrakech is a small, no frills Moroccan restaurant located at the northern end of Ave Mohamed V, about 30 minutes walk from the Djemaa El Fna square. I ate here one lunchtime during a visit to the city in February 2007. The restaurant offers a handful of outdoor tables in a small courtyard (sheltered from the main road by plenty of plant life) and more tables in the air conditioned interior. The menu is in French only, and my waiter spoke reasonable English (but not enough to translate many of the dishes). A large part of the menu is devoted to a special 3 course set menu (available for just 80 Dhs). You can choose from: Starters: two different types of salad, soup harira, omelette with herbs; Mains: grilled chicken, beef, merguez, Moroccan tajine with chicken and lemon; Desserts: Moroccan pastries, yoghurt, fruit salad, sliced oranges. As well as the set menu, the rest of the menu includes a wider variety of beef and chicken dishes (many of which I couldn't translate), beef steaks, fish and a number of Moroccan tajines (stews with meat and vegetables). The restaurant serves alcohol and offers a decent selection of spirits and wines. Bottled beers include local Flag Speciale and Stork and imported Heineken. Non alcoholic drinks include the usual selection of fresh fruit juices, sodas and hot beverages. Throughout the course of my meal, I was constantly hassled by an elderly guy trying to sell leather belts on the street outside. I kept politely declining his attempted sales, but he kept returning with a lower price. His persistence became annoying after a while, so I eventually relented and gave him a few dirhams to "feed his 5 bambinos". This sort of hassle was common during my stay in Marrakech and by no means unique to my visit to Restaurant 33.
I opted for the 3 course set menu (80 Dhs): Starter:Soup Harira A thick orange coloured soup with chickpeas, lentils, small pieces of pasta and a variety of herbs. Served with a generous portion of sliced brown bread and a bowl of olives. Main:Moroccan tajine with chicken and lemon ("Tajine de Poulet") A traditional Moroccan stew served in a sizzling hot clay tajine pot. Two tender pieces of chicken (with meat that fell off the bone) in a greasy, tangy lemon juice, predominantly containing onions, sultanas and a variety of herbs. Dessert:Sliced oranges Sliced oranges covered in ground cinnamon and icing sugar. Bottle of Flag Speciale beer - Cost: 20 Dhs for a 240ml bottle The service was efficient, the staff were friendly and the food was good value for money. Note: I ate here part way through my week in Marrakech. At the end of the week, I noticed that the furniture had been taken inside and the sign outside had been taken down. This may be a temporary closure for refurbishment, or it may be that the restaurant has now closed for good. Good value Moroccan fare in a no frills restaurant....if it is still in operation! Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 33-35 Ave Mohamed VDirections: Located at the northern end of Ave Mohamed V, approx 30 minutes walk from Djemaa El Fna.
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