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We've compiled the best of the best in Rabat, Casablanca, and the North Atlantic Coast - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
One of the swanky restaurants in Salé's modern marina, Al Marsa—meaning "port" in Arabic—serves Spanish food with a Moroccan twist in a glass-enclosed dining room with an expansive terrace overlooking the Bou Regreg River. The menu revolves around fish and seafood—perhaps paella, octopus, or a platter of fruits des mer. Produce is fresh, and the dishes imaginative.
This upscale Spanish tapas restaurant is a favorite among residents and always abuzz with diners and drinkers---which makes it a great place to meet true Casablancans. Products are local and fish is supplied daily, with typical options including calamari and patatas bravas; for those missing pork, there’s even real chorizo and jamón, all accompanied by a selection of wines and beers.
Every night is fiesta night at La Bodega, opposite the Central Market: come for tapas and a drink or stay for a full meal from the typically Spanish menu—think jambon serrano (thinly sliced, dry-cured ham) and paella. The restaurant has a fun atmosphere, with themed live music each evening and popular dance floor: Tuesday, for instance, is salsa time, and a pro will give tips if you feel like improving your moves.
