Gran Cafe de Paris

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A Bite of Croissant, A Bite of History

  • October 11, 2009
  • Rated 4 of 5 by midtownmjd from New York, New York
A Bite of Croissant, A Bite of History

I love a good cup of coffee more than just about anything, and it just so happened that the legendary Gran Café de Paris was a few doors down from the El Minzah, so I grabbed a seat as quickly as I could.

Famous as a meeting place for artists and expats during Tangier’s days as an international zone, the Gran Café occupies a prime corner where you can choose from a view of the Place de France and the French consulate or the port and the Terrasse des Paresseux. I went with the busy Place de France, and even in a light rain enjoyed sitting outdoors under a substantial awning.

I tried a delicious chocolate croissant and cappuccino and enjoyed people watching for a long while. I eventually headed indoors to check it out, and I discovered a suprisingly huge space gleaming with wood panels.

Indoors and out, the Gran Café de Paris has definitely held onto its literary luster—and, more importantly, it’s satisfying coffee and pastries.

From journal Morocco: Medinas and Mezze

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