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Restaurant Diaffa

  • March 2, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by NikiM from London, United Kingdom
Restaurant Diaffa

The trois forchettes (three fork) Restaurant Diaffa - pronounced Chaffa - is a sensual experience that mingles luxurious surroundings with excellent foods, fine wines, unsurpassable service and entertainment.

The restaurant is situated within the central medina in a former Riad dating from the 16th century. The riad's courtyard has been covered and restored to luxurious Moroccan standards -- complete with central fountain: This is the main restaurant. The 1st floor balcony overlooking the courtyard is opened during busier periods.

The terrace is a must during the summer, giving a panoramic view over the medina, La Koutoubia Minaret and the snow-capped Atlas Mountains.

You are swept into the restaurant through gargantuan sized carved brass doors by the authentic Moroccan doorman (complete with fez), then taken to your exquisite table by your hostess whom is always on hand to make sure that your every need is satisfied.

The low tables are covered with fine linen and scattered with rose petals; wide, comfortable velvet-cushioned chairs help you sink into relaxation; wine glasses are etched with gold leaf; aperitifs are served in frosted glass, and another waiter with an ice bucket quietly requests how much ice you require.

(If you hadn't figured it out before, it's at about this time that you realise you're going to be treated like royalty and spoilt rotten!)

The menu is simple -- eight courses for 350Dh or seven for pretty much the same. The only difference is one less meat dish and more fruit on the second menu.

Berber musicians play their 'authentic' electric(!) guitars, without disturbing the low whispers of the romantic diners. Later, the belly dancing and Berber foot stomping starts, but by that time you're just glad there's no more food in front of you.

It’s a priceless romantic evening and even though I went with a fellow female traveller, we didn't feel out of place.

Just one piece of advice: Order only one gastronomic eight-course meal to share between two and you won't go away hungry!

From journal Long Weekend in Marrakech

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