Oh the sea breeze on the Moroccan coast made her hungry and living in landlocked Marrakech, she had just one thing on her mind when in that seaside town of Essaouira ........fresh fish. Thankfully, there were some delicious options.
Now one could always sit family style at plastic covered picnic tables near the pier. It was all about eating tomato and onion salad with a fork, fried fish and grilled shrimp with fingers, and washing it all down with sticky sodas sipped from straws. It was messy and it was chaotic but somehow that was why it was so fun.
More upscale, there was lovely Taros Cafe where one could while away the noon (or evening) hours under woven umbrellas on the roof terrace.......
Oh, there was a view of the sea at Taros Cafe......a view of which she never grew tired.......
Mmmmm.....the grilled calamari...........And a cold beer. Perhaps the perfect meal?
And then at night in Essaouira, there was After 5 Lounge Restaurant. The blogging girl and her best friend were partial to their stuffed crab...........
There was a well stocked bar and cool music.
After 5's atmosphere: Chic Cavern. (What do you mean that is not a genre, either?) And the French owners were amusing and told the best stories.
But the Summer was over now. Sniff. And so goodbye Essaouira and hello again beloved Marrakech....
Taros Cafe: Place Moulay Hassan, Essaouira, 024-476407, www.taroscafe.com
After 5 Restaurant Lounge: Rue Youssef El Fassi, Essaouira
