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traditional Moroccan treats, including some of the best
cornes de gazelle
(gazelle horns;
sweet almond pastries) in town, as well as made-to-order
pastillas
.
Marché Central
(meals from Dh40; 9am-6pm)
The Marché Central is a great place to go for lunch - busy
tables from half a dozen restaurants thrum with diners and waiters, serving up huge plat-
ters of fish, grilled vegetables, bread, salads and seafood soup. Cheap, filling and perfect
for people-watching.
MARKET
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Restaurant du
Port de Pêche
SEAFOOD
€€
( 0522 31 85 61; Le Port de Pêche; mains Dh150; lunch & dinner)
This authentic and rustic
seafood restaurant in the middle of the fishing harbour is packed to the gills at lunch and
dinner as happy diners tuck into fish freshly whipped from the sea and cooked to perfec-
tion. The fish and tangy paella are some of the best in town. The decor is very 1970s with
paper tablecloths. Service is professional and swift. Book ahead as this place is very popu-
lar with Casablancais from all walks of life.
La Bodéga
TAPAS
€€
( 0522 54 18 42; 129 Rue Allah ben Abdellah; mains Dh120; Mon-Sat noon-4pm & 7pm-1am,
7pm-1am Sun)
Hip, happening and loved by a mixed-aged group of Casablanca's finest, La
Bodéga is essentially a tapas bar with good (meaty) mains, where the music (everything
from salsa to Arabic pop) is loud and the
rioja
(Spanish wine) flows freely. It's a fun place
with a lively atmosphere and a packed dance floor after 10pm.
Sqala Restaurant
MOROCCAN
€€
( 0522 26 09 60; Blvd des Almohades; mains Dh90-160; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun, daily summer)
Nestled in the ochre walls of the
sqala,
an 18th-century fortified bastion north of the
centre, this lovely restaurant is a tranquil escape from the city. The cafe has a rustic interi-
or and a delightful garden surrounded by flower-draped trellises. No alcohol is served, but
there's a good selection of teas and fresh juices. It's a lovely spot for a Moroccan break-
