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Hôtel Guynemer
HOTEL
$
( 0522 275764;
www.guynemerhotel.net
; 2 Rue Mohammed Belloul; s/d/tr incl breakfast Dh398/ 538/676;
)
The 29 well-appointed and regularly updated rooms here are tastefully decked out in
cheerful colours. Fresh flowers, plasma TVs, wi-fi access, new bathroom fittings and firm,
comfortable beds make rooms a steal at these rates, and the service is way above average.
Hôtel Transatlantique
HOTEL
$$
( 0522 294551;
www.transatcasa.com
; 79 Rue Chaouia; s/d/tr Dh600/750/950; )
Set in one of Casa's
art deco gems, this 1922 hotel - shaped like a boat - has buckets of neo-Moorish charac-
ter. The grand scale, decorative plaster, spidery wrought iron and eclectic mix of knick-
knacks, pictures and lamps at the front of the house give the Transatlantique a whiff of
colonial-era decadence crossed with '70s retro. It has a lovely outdoor seating area, but
the rooms themselves are a little plain, though comfortable.
Eating
Rue Chaouia, opposite the central market, is the best place for a quick bite, with a line of
rotisseries, stalls and restaurants serving roast chicken,
brochettes
and sandwiches
Taverne du Dauphin
FRENCH
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( 0522 221200; 115 Blvd Houphouët Boigny; mains Dh70-90, set menu Dh110; Mon-Sat)
A Casablanca
institution, this traditional Provençal restaurant and bar has been serving up
fruits de mer
(seafood) since it opened in 1958. A humble, family-run place with food that leaves you
smitten.
Sqala Café Maure & Restaurant
MOROCCAN
$$
( 0522 260960; Blvd des Almohades; mains Dh70-160; 8am-10.30pm Tue-Sun, daily in summer)
Nestled
in the walls of the
sqala
(an 18th-century fortified bastion), this lovely restaurant has a
rustic interior and a delightful garden surrounded by flower-draped trellises - a lovely
spot for a Moroccan breakfast or a selection of salads for lunch. Tajines are a speciality.
Rick's Café
INTERNATIONAL
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