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( 0524 37 82 95;
www.lejardin.ma
; 32 Rue El Jeld, Sidi Abdelaziz; meals Dh80-180; )
The aptly
named 'Garden' is the latest inspired idea from entrepreneur Kamal Laftimi, who trans-
formed this 17th-century riad into a tranquil, green-hued oasis in the heart of the medina.
Its cosmopolitan clientele sits beneath an overarching canopy of banana trees, sipping
mint tea in green glasses seranaded by songbirds as tiny tortoises inch across the emerald-
green floor tiles. Come for espresso in the morning, burgers at lunch, tea in the afternoon
and well-executed tajines at dinner.
Kui-Zin
(
www.kui-zin.com
;
12 Rue Amesfah; meals Dh80-120; 11am-10pm Tue-Sun)
Just like its clever
name suggests, Kui-Zin combines top-quality cuisine with attractive surroundings ('zin'
means beautiful in Arabic). As you're munching on complimentary olives and fresh-
baked bread, choose from Moroccan favourites such as lamb tajine with apricots and al-
monds or international fare such as chicken and mango salad, vegetable lasagna and even
lemon meringue pie. Chef Kenza takes real pride in the preparation while Hassan serves
everything with a heartfelt smile.
MOROCCAN, MEDITERRANEAN
€€
Kasbah Café
MOROCCAN
€€
( 0524 38 26 25;
http://kasbahcafemarrakech.com
; 47 Boutouil, Kasbah; meals Dh100-200, pizza Dh85;
8am-10pm; )
Say hello to your neighbours, the beak-clacking storks perched atop the
Saadian Tombs, and then tuck into the sizzling brochette skewers dangling on the stand
beside a healthy plate of salad and chips. The Kasbah Café wins top marks for stylish
presentation of well-executed Moroccan standards, as well as Medi-Moroccan pizza and a
range of fresh juices, milkshakes and non-alcoholic beer. For sunset views over the
mellah
arrive around 6.30pm to 7pm.
PepeNero
ITALIAN, MOROCCAN
€€€
( 0524 38 90 67;
www.pepenero-marrakech.com
; 12 Derb Cherkaoui, Douar Graoua; meals Dh350;
12.30-2.30pm & 7.30-10.30pm Tue-Sun; )
Never mind the exquisitely twirled cone of lin-
guine topped by ruby-red cherry tomatoes on your plate, PepeNero's jewel-like interiors
with their rose-filled fountains and citrus-scented courtyards almost steal the show.
Housed in part of Riyad al Moussika, Thami el Glaoui's one-time pleasure palace, this
