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( 0539 93 80 86; Rue al-Boussiri; mains from Dh80; noon-3pm & 7-11pm Tue-Sun)
If you're
tired of tajines and pasta, this realistic bit of Asia is the answer. An intimate and classy
dining area, with lacquered furniture, white tablecloths and low lighting is mated with a
classic Chinese menu.
La Fabrique
FRENCH
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( 0539 37 40 57; Residence Salima, 7 Rue d'Angleterre; meals Dh250-350; lunch & dinner Mon-
Sat)
The minimalist decor and excellent French cuisine make this restaurant just the place
to be seen. The
tournedos
is legendary, though there's not much choice for vegetarians.
Service is attentive and there's a good wine list. Reserve ahead.
Restaurant el-Korsan
( 0539 93 58 85; El-Minzah Hotel, 85 Rue de la Liberté; mains around Dh160; lunch & dinner)
One
of Tangier's top restaurants, this chic and classy place inside the El-Minzah Hotel offers a
smaller, more intimate version of the palace restaurant theme but without the bus tours.
Well-presented Moroccan classics are served to soft live music, and often traditional dan-
cing. Reservations are necessary, including one day's prior notice for lunch. Dress well.
MOROCCAN
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Drinking & Nightlife
Given its hedonistic past, it's no surprise that the drinking scene is firmly entrenched in
Tangerine culture. It's equally unsurprising that bars are principally the domain of men,
although there are a few more Westernised places where women can take a drink. Many
only get going after midnight. For coffee purists, there are three legends to visit.
Tangier's clubbing scene picks up in the summer, when Europeans arrive on the ferries.
Discos cluster near Pl de France and line the beach, appealing to a wide range of clientele,
from grey-haired couples to sex tourists. Cover charges vary and may be rolled into drink
prices. If leaving late, have the doorman call a taxi.
Gran Café de Paris
(Pl de France; 6am-10.30pm)
Gravity weighs upon the grand letters of the Gran Café de
Paris, reminding us of its age at the crossroads of Tangier. Facing the Pl de France since
CAFE
