Le Cabestan (Phare d’El Hank, Casablanca) — if you want fabulous French food with a seaside view and the in-crowd of the establishment, this is the place for you. Located at Phare d’ El Hank near the El-Hank lighthouse. Steak with foie gras is fine, as is the lobster. This is the favored restaurant of […]
La Taverne du Dauphin (115 President Felix Houphouet Boigny, Casablanca) – this restaurant, located near the port, just next to the medina in Casablanca, is a must-see for all those who love fish and crustations. The ingredients are consistently fresh and served modestly in a dining-room that is always bustling. Here, the most important aspect […]
La Sqala (1 Boulevard des Almohades, Casablanca) — Tucked into the ochre walls of an 18th-century fortified bastion north of the centre, this delightful and charming restaurant offers an escape from the bustling city. With a rustic interior and stunning garden full of beautiful flowers, La Sqala is a haven of tranquility. Offering typical Moroccan […]
La Maison Arabe (1 derb Assehbe, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech) – this upscale Marrakesh restaurant is an absolute must. It first opened in the 1940s and has always had an exceedingly good reputation. Today this character hotel has been taken over by new management and has subsequently become the benchmark for fine Marrakesh living. The imaginative […]
Dar Moha (81 rue Dar el Bacha, Marrakech) – international visitors come to Dar Moha simply because of the reputation of its location, tucked inside the medina within the former residence of the Pasha of Marrakech and later fashion icon Pierre Balmain. Here, a prix fixe menu begins with a selection of 10 or so […]
Catanzaro (Rue Tarek Ibn Ziad, Marrakech) — a fantastic Italian restaurant in Marrakech, very simple red & white checkered tablecloths with home cooked meals, great pasta, pizza, and not to mention the antipasto salads to start.
Café M (Hyatt Regency Hotel, Place des Nations Unies, Casablanca) – this is one of the finest restaurants in Casablanca, offering various French specialties. Well-loved dishes include starters such as Ravioli pasta stuffed with duck foie gras, black truffle and a la plancha shrimps; Lettuce heart served with argan oil and Reggiano parmesan Smoked salmon […]
Café Bianca (Hôtel Villa Blanca, Boulevard de la Corniche, Ain-Diab, Casablanca) – located by a popular Casablanca area beach, Cafe Bianca offers an exceptional view of the sea. Patrons love its decor, which mixes many styles to create its look. Here you will find a relaxed setting with musical ambiance, and friendly service, perfect to […]
TRAM – Casablanca’s tram system (Tramway de Casablanca) is the best means of public transportation in this city (especially for first-time visitors). First launched in 2012, it currently has two lines (1 from Sidi Moumen to Lissasfa, and ط2 from Sidi Bernoussi to Ain Diab—which intersect at 2 points and form a 47 km network […]
TAXIS – Before the more modern trams came along, many locals and visitors got around Casablanca by taking what are called “Petit taxis” (which can usually carry up to three passengers, and are usually metered). The Fiat Uno and Peugeot 206 models are the typical vehicles used by such drivers. Of course, individuals can negotiate […]