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( 0528 85 25 01;
www.hotel-palais-salam-taroudant.com
;
kasbah; s/d/ste incl breakfast from Dh582/674/
1424; )
This former pasha's residence, entered through the east wall of the kasbah,
lives up to its palatial name, with gardens, pools, courtyards and fountains (one inhabited
by turtles) on various levels. With their traditional decor, the older, ground-floor rooms
have an authentic feel, but the newer rooms, behind pink walls and blue shutters, are more
spacious. Rooms and bathrooms are disappointing compared with newer options, as is the
service, but it remains a wonderful environment, with a bar and Moroccan and interna-
tional restaurants.
Eating
The hotel cafes and touristy eateries on Pl al-Alaouyine are good for breakfast on the
square, and serve tajines and simple grills later in the day. The best place to look for cheap
eats is around Pl an-Nasr and north along Ave Bir Zaran, where you will find the usual
tajines,
harira
(lentil soup) and salads.
Putting together a picnic is easy in Taroudannt. In addition to stalls in the souqs, there's
Ave Bir Zaran. La Maison Anglaise (
Click here
) also makes picnics (Dh50) for nonguests.
L'Agence
MOROCCAN, FRENCH
€
( 0528 55 02 70; Ave Prince Héretier Sidi Mohammed; mains Dh50, set menu Dh110; lunch & din-
ner)
Behind the Grand Mosquée, this delightful little restaurant serves dishes from the
French-Moroccan proprietors' homelands, with mains such as chicken
pastilla
and goat
tajine on offer. The starters include delicious tasting plates, which you can enjoy among
lanterns hanging from wooden beams and artworks in alcoves.
Chez Nada
( 0528 85 17 26; Ave Moulay Rachid; mains Dh55-95, set menu Dh80; lunch & dinner)
This
60-year-old restaurant specialises in tajines, including one with pigeon (or chicken),
prunes and grilled almonds. Above the male-dominated ground-floor cafe and elegant
white 1st-floor dining room, the roof terrace has views over public gardens.
Pastilla
and
royal couscous (Dh75 to Dh95) should be ordered two hours ahead.
MOROCCAN
€
