The walls are stacked with crates of fresh fruits, and you can mix or match them in your drink. I chose orange and pineapple, two of my favorite fruits and a natural tandem in a drink. It was smooth, sweet, tangy, refreshing. My friend loves avocado, and he was convinced that his avocado smoothie was the better choice. Avocado is perhaps the most unusual ingredient you can get in a smoothie here. Otherwise you can get more typical tropical fruits like banana or mango. Yes, each smoothie is enriched with spoonfuls of sugar (my friend estimates four or five tablespoons per shot, which is about 12 ounces). I would not say that you could make a meal out of one of these concoctions, but it is a tasty treat.

It was now early evening, but we were the only ones enjoying the fresh smoothies on their outdoor patio. I imagine that there would be a better crowd later that evening after prayer session. The smoothies are not too expensive, but if you need some dirham there is an ATM across the street. The plastic chairs and tables were all lined up facing the street, and we watched locals in those pointy-hooded robes scurrying towards the local mosque, perhaps anxiously looking forward to their upcoming meals or smoothies.