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Bab al-Bahar
( 0528 93 14 40;
www.bab-al-bahar.com
; Ave Mohammed V; s/d incl breakfast from Dh900/1400;
)
A relaxing waterfront choice, from the mini Zen garden on the reception desk to
the 35 delightful rooms with window seats. Activities including kitesurfing and 4WD ex-
cursions in the dunes are offered. Next to the lapping water, the stylish Italian restaurant
(set menu Dh150) offers pasta, pizzas, lighter meals and a Saturday-night seafood buffet
(Dh180).
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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RESORT
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Sahara Regency
( 0528 93 15 55;
www.sahararegency.com
; Ave al-Walae; r/ste incl breakfast from Dh945/1365;
)
Entered through archways, the four-star Sahara Regency's rooms are mini-apart-
ments, but the furniture and fittings are aged. Nonetheless, the overall package is good,
with a rooftop pool and ground-floor tearoom and restaurant. Tours and activities includ-
ing kitesurfing are offered.
Eating & Drinking
For an alcoholic drink with your meal before entering dry Mauritania, head to the restaur-
ants at Bab al-Bahar and the Sahara Regency.
Café Restaurant
Samarkand
( 0528 89 83 16; Ave Mohammed V; mains Dh50-60; lunch & dinner)
This waterfront terrace
restaurant has views of the white cliffs of Africa from its pergolas. The menu features a
wide range of fish and other dishes; order in advance for couscous or fish
pastilla
.
SEAFOOD, MOROCCAN
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Café-Restaurant Bahia
( 0528 93 00 62; 16 Ave Mohammed V; meals Dh90; lunch & dinner)
A good, unlicensed fish
restaurant serving catches including calamari and octopus.
SEAFOOD, SPANISH
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Hassan Fruits
(Ave al-Walae)
Across the pedestrian crossing from the Dakhla peninsula monument, this is
popular for a slice of gâteau and a mixed fruit cocktail (Dh15).
JUICE BAR
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