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1927, this is the most famous of the coffee establishments along Blvd Pasteur, most re-
cently as a setting in
The Bourne Ultimatum
. In the past it was a prime gathering spot for
literati.
CAFE
Café Hafa
(Ave Hadi Mohammed Tazi; 8.30am-11pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-2am Sat & Sun)
With its stadium seat-
ing overlooking the strait, you could easily lose an afternoon lazing in this open-air cafe,
but you need good weather. Locals hang out here to enjoy a game of backgammon.
There's no menu, but scrambled eggs,
b'sara
(butterbean and garlic soup) and olives are
on offer.
Café Central
(Petit Socco; 6am-11.30pm)
The premier people-watching site in the medina, with tables on
the pavement. See the local Mafiosi arrive in his new Benz, watch odd specimens of hu-
manity drift past, hear the strange shouts echo down the alleys, and wonder what is going
on upstairs. It's the perfect place to sip your coffee.
CAFE
Piano Bar at El Morocco Club
(Pl du Tabor, Kasbah; from 8pm Tue-Sun)
An atmospheric bar, this is a good place for a
drink. There's usually live music at weekends.
BAR
Le Tangerine
(1 Rue Magellan, Hotel el-Muniria; 10.30pm-1am, to 3am Fri & Sat)
Tangier was once a gay des-
tination, but that scene has long since departed for Marrakesh, leaving no establishments
behind. Concierges report that Le Tangerine and some of the bars along the beach attract
gay clientele, particularly late on weekends. Beers are Dh20.
BAR
Nord Pinus Tanger
(Rue Riad Sultan, Kasbah; 11am- midnight)
On the top floor of this kasbah guesthouse is a
bar and terrace, with fabulous views across to Spain. Sip a cocktail in the retro-chic
lounge full of quirky chairs, Moroccan cushions and contemporary photography.
BAR
