| p>Essaouira is one of Morocco's favourite tourist | | | | inventive, seductive and in perfect tune with the |
| destinations, a city full of charm and history right | | | | décor. You will certainly enjoy a true |
| at the seaside. Among the many attractions that | | | | culinary treat in its big shaded patio, where the |
| Essaouira offers, cuisine in its many forms is quite | | | | elegant multicultural decoration and the refreshing |
| high up in the list. Dining in one of the charming | | | | swimming pool will certainly delight you. |
| renovated riads in the captivating and timeless | | | | Chef - Ahmed Handour |
| Medina, listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, | | | | Restaurant managers - Moussa Benani, M'Barek |
| is an unrepeatable experience that you cannot | | | | Amalhenna |
| miss. Here is a list of 5 of the best restaurants in | | | | A LA CARTE 650-700 dhs. |
| Essaouira. | | | | 4. LE PATIO (Fish) |
| 1. AFTER FIVE (French and Moroccan Bistro) | | | | 28 bis, Rue Moulay Rachid |
| Riad Madada Mogador - 5, rue Youssef el Fassi | | | | This charming and seductive restaurant is |
| After Five is a trendy modern European bistro | | | | distinguished by its festive and youthful |
| and the restaurant-bar of the Madada Mogador, a | | | | atmosphere as well as by its excellent fish menu |
| magnificent riad conveniently located right by the | | | | and its elegant and original décor. |
| old medina's battlements with a wonderful view of | | | | Moreover, the carte varies according to the |
| the sea. The ambience is hushed, full of tranquillity | | | | morning's catch, which guarantees both the |
| and serenity. The menu offers quality French and | | | | freshness and quality of the products and the |
| Moroccan dishes, as well as some magnificent fish | | | | creativeness and innovation of the gastronomy, |
| treats, in a warm and contemporary atmosphere. | | | | which changes daily to keep you forever seduced. |
| Chef - Bruno Bertho | | | | Chef - Abdelghani Aarab |
| A LA CARTE ± 550 dhs. | | | | Owners - Marie Lombard, Antoine Cart |
| 2. CASA VERA (Spanish Cuisine and Tapas) | | | | A LA CARTE 250-300 dhs. |
| Place Moulay Hassan | | | | 5. CÔTÉ PLAGE (International Cuisine |
| Casa Vera is a charming and picturesque Spanish | | | | and Fish) |
| restaurant located at the heart of the medina | | | | Sofitel Hotel - Boulevard Mohamed V |
| that enjoys a wonderful view of the sea from its | | | | Right by ancient Mogador's bay and with a |
| Pink Garden Terraza on the sundeck. The | | | | first-class view of the oceanfront, |
| atmosphere is upbeat and cheerful and the food | | | | Côté Plage is the splendid restaurant |
| is fantastic, with a menu offering excellent Spanish | | | | of the Sofitel Hotel in Essaouira. The ambience by |
| dishes, a great variety of tasty tapas and a wide | | | | the sea is relaxed and elegant and indoors the |
| range of unbeatable cocktails. In the evening, you | | | | décor is velvety and sophisticated, |
| can drop by for a drink and enjoy the animated | | | | creating an exclusive and refined atmosphere. The |
| ambience. | | | | menu suggests a variety of carefully concocted |
| Manager - Younes Ottmani | | | | fish dishes, elaborate tapas and Mediterranean |
| Owner - Christina Bataller | | | | recipes, reinvented and recreated with exquisite |
| A LA CARTE 200-250 dhs. | | | | taste. |
| 3. HEURE BLEUE PALAIS (Gastronomic Moroccan | | | | Chef - Menad BERKANI |
| Cuisine) | | | | A LA CARTE 325-400 dhs. |
| 2, Rue Ibn Batouta | | | | Come to Essaouira and enjoy the impressive |
| Set in the ancient residence of a grand Qaid and | | | | quality, variety and elegance of its cuisine. This |
| listed by the "Relais & Châteaux" | | | | fantastic sea resort also offers culture and a |
| exclusive club, the Heure Bleue Palais is a | | | | fascinating tradition, monuments and countless |
| first-class restaurant and one of the most elegant | | | | tourist attractions, as well as a wide range of |
| venues in Essaouira. Their fish dishes are | | | | shopping opportunities. |
| absolutely delicious and the whole menu is | | | | |