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lovely furnishings (the corner fireplace in one is a winner for the colder months) and a de-
lightful roof terrace. Excellent breakfasts, with dinner on request (alcohol served). Pre-
booking essential.
Eating & Drinking
Assilah has a string of restaurants clustered around Bab al-Kasaba and along the medina
walls on Ave Hassan II. There are a few other cheap options on Rue Ahmed M'dem near
the banks on Pl Mohammed V.
Medina Wall Restaurants
(Ave Hassan II; mains from Dh40; lunch & dinner)
With little to choose between them, you can
get cheap and quick meals at any of the restaurants along the outside of the medina walls.
On offer is a selection of fish, seafood, pizza and traditional Moroccan staples.
MOROCCAN
€
La Symphonie II des Douceurs
(26 Pl Zellaka; pastries from Dh12)
A good place for breakfast or an afternoon sugar fix;
pastries and ice cream in civilised surroundings.
CAFE
€
Casa García
( 0539 41 74 65; 51 Rue Moulay Hassan ben el-Mehdi; mains from Dh80; lunch & dinner)
The
specialities are Spanish-style fish dishes and fishy tapas at this small restaurant opposite
the beach. Go for succulent grilled fish or a more adventurous menu of octopus, eels,
shrimp and barnacles, served with a glass of crisp Moroccan gris wine on the large and
breezy terrace. The paella is delicious, too.
SEAFOOD
€€
MOROCCAN, SEAFOOD
€€
Restaurant la Place
( 0539 41 73 26; 7 Rue Moulay Hassan ben el-Mehdi; mains Dh75; lunch & dinner)
Friendly, less
formal and more varied than its neighbours, this licenced restaurant offers a choice of tra-
ditional Moroccan dishes as well as the ubiquitous fish and seafood. The delicious fish
tajine provides the best of both worlds.
