In recent years, more and more restaurateurs have adapted to the growing demand from Moroccans who want a change of setting to break their fast. Our selection.
As every year, Médias24 has identified several restaurants located in Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech which will delight the taste buds of all budgets in a pleasant setting.
Ftours of Rabat
The Dhow: The capital’s restaurant boat offers an unbeatable price to break the fast in a splendid setting. Located on the banks of Oued Bouregreg, the Dhow charges 100 DH for a ftour which brings together all the chhiwates required during Ramadan: Harira, soup of the day, mlaoui, baghrir, egg, dates, glass of milk, shandy, briouates, pastilla, shrimp spring rolls… Reservation: 05 37 70 23 02
Le Goéland: An essential fish restaurant for more than twenty years, this very popular restaurant offers a varied menu made up of one-off Ramadan dishes to which must be added seafood, marinated anchovies, fried whiting, quiches and main courses. Apart from the generous menu, you will also be entitled to musical entertainment for a price of between 220 and 280 dirhams. Reservation: 05 37 76 88 85
Le Terminus: Located on the 5th floor of the city center hotel with a splendid view of the capital, the terrace offers its customers a gargantuan buffet composed of numerous savory and sweet dishes. For those who liken the ftour to a dinner, you will also be treated to several Moroccan tagines. All for a price of 290 dirhams with the possibility of refilling at will. Reservation: 05 37 21 29 00
The Amphitrite of Skhirat: For lovers of iodine, your ftour will be served in front of the swimming pool and the waves of the Atlantic for the sum of 450 dirhams. In order to break the fast in an atmosphere of piety, an Andalusian orchestra will play chants conducive to your digestion after having ingested your fill of the many international specialties offered by the restaurant buffet. Reservation: 05 37 62 10 00
The Hassan Tower: One of the first palaces in the capital offers a restaurant that will delight gourmets who love Moroccan cuisine and Ramadan dishes. Reserved for those who want to feel at home, this tour priced at 450 dirhams will be served in the lush gardens of the hotel. Reservation: 05 37 23 90 00
Casablanca good deals
Hotel Farah: This 5* hotel offers, every day, and throughout this holy month, a ftour with entertainment, at the price of 320 dirhams per person. Reservation: 05 22 45 81 00.
Kenzi Tower Hotel: At the price of 480 dirhams, enjoy a trip to the Sens restaurant, while discovering an exceptional panorama of the city of Casablanca. Show cooking, world cuisine and personalized table service come together to satisfy you. Online reservation.
Maison B: This mecca of Casablanca nightlife offers a buffet with the culinary theme “The sweets of the thousand and one nights”. You will have to pay between 290 and 330 dirhams per person. Lovers of sweet or savory, cold or hot dishes will find what they are looking for in a musical atmosphere with DJs or traditional Moroccan groups. Reservation: 06 98 99 94 42
La Sqala: As during the year, this Moorish restaurant leaning against the ramparts of the old medina of the economic capital is a huge hit during Ramadan. A very copious buffet composed only of Moroccan specialties at the price of 310 dirhams. Reservation: 05 22 26 09 60
The market table: This international franchise located in Bouskoura offers an international buffet at 320 dirhams with a 50% reduction for children aged 3 to 12. At this price, you will no longer need to dine because you can taste Moroccan dishes but also specialties based on chicken, meat, fish… Reservation: 05 20 42 99 37.
The Sheraton: This 5-star hotel offers a Moroccan, Lebanese and international buffet at the Dafra Picolo restaurant at the price of 400 dirhams. If you reserve your table before 2 p.m. by email, you are entitled to a 25% reduction or 300 dirhams instead of 400. Reservation: 05 22 43 94 94
Le Cabestan: An ultra-chic place where all economic decision-makers meet for lunch or dinner, Le Cabestan offers a buffet for Ramadan with traditional specialties but also numerous fish dishes, pasta, carpaccio, grills. A banquet served at the price of 420 dirhams. Reservation:0522 39 11 90
Ummaya: Located near Cabestan, this restaurant specializing in Lebanese cuisine offers several Middle Eastern dishes. Intended for lovers of an oriental atmosphere, it will cost you 450 dirhams to taste hummus, falafel, Mak’foul tagine, baklawa… Reservation: 05 22 36 06 41
Boca Grande: Located in the Maarif district, this Spanish Tapas restaurant is going Moroccan for the month of Ramadan. At the price of 250 dirhams, you will be entitled to a copious buffet: different soups and salads, Moroccan tagines, Chebakia, Beghrir….Reservation: 0619 11 11 29
El Cenador:This Spanish restaurant facing the sea offers from June 1 to 20, from 7 p.m., a Spanish tapas tour (fish soup, squid, grilled shrimp, etc.), or à la carte dinners, with 5 varieties of paellas (royal paella, seafood paella, Fideua, vegetarian, or even black paella), or recipes from chef Ander Eguidazu, where he sublimates the wild artichoke. Price: 380 dirhams. Reservation: 0522 36 36 03.
Where to break the fast in Marrakech?
Hotel Selman Marrakech: Located on the Amizmiz road, this luxury hotel offers a copious buffet at 390 dirhams with Moroccan dishes (tagines, etc.), salads, barbecues, desserts and fruit. During the week, you will be treated to an Andalusian group and at the weekend to themed musical evenings. Reservation: 05 24 45 96 00
La Mamounia: A true jewel of Moroccan hotels, this palace offers an à la carte gourmet menu for a price of 400 dirhams. Unmissable Moroccan chhiwates to which must be added very fine dishes such as lamb’s brains with tomatoes, Khlii with quail eggs. This year, the ftour will not be served at the Moroccan restaurant but in front of the swimming pool with an Oud player to brighten up your evening. Reservation: 05 24 38 86 00
La Table du Royal Mansour: The only real competitor to La Mamounia, the restaurant of this very upscale hotel offers an à la carte menu supervised by starred chef Jérôme Videau, at 495 DH. Reservation: 05 29 80 80 80
source: medias24
