Bon Appetit

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• La Ruche read more ›
  (Avenue Mohamed VI. )
  Among other ice-cream joints along the long stretch of beach, La Ruche (The Beehive) is known for its over-the-top ices. The atmosphere is polished, while The Windmill across the street is more populist.
• Mamounia Palace read more ›
  (Rue Siaghine. )
  Located at the entrance of the Old Medina, this kitsch but fun restaurant offers tagine specialities and couscous every day, as well as a live music lunch.
• Cafe Avenida read more ›
  (Avenue Mohamed VI, across from Disco Mondiale. )
  With a beautiful view of the water, but none of the pretention of other beachside joints, this café serves big breakfasts and has two floors.
• La Giralda read more ›
  (Immeuble Mirador Avenue Pasteur. Tel. 039 370 407)
  One wall of this second-floor café is made entirely from glass and commands a fine view over the Strait of Gibraltar. A good place to stop for something light to eat.
• Bar de la Poste read more ›
  (Boulevard Mohamed V, across from the Grand Poste. )
  This typical Tangier bar has two stark floors, but the tapas is great, as is the beer.
• L'Italienne read more ›
  (8 Rue el Moutanabi . Tel. 039 931 991 )
  With at least seven types of bread, more Moroccan sweet and savoury treats, this bakery also has another location across from the Spanish school.

• Camping Miramonte read more ›
  (Marshan. Tel. 039 947 504)
  This campsite has two restaurants and a bar. Choose from Moroccan and international dishes poolside in tropical surroundings overlooking the sea.
• Chez Abdou read more ›
  (Route de Rabat. Tel. 067 364 6055 )
  Open for lunch and dinner, this hidden gem by the sea serves up rustic platters seasoned by the salt in the air. Owner Abdou is known as one of a handful of Tangier's greatest characters.
• Agadir Restaurant read more ›
  (21 rue du Prince Héritier. Tel. 068 82 76 96)
  This cosy, candlelit spot offers a surprisingly large menu of delicious traditional Moroccan tagines (try the lamb and prune), Continental fare and alcohol.
• Chez Hammadi read more ›
  (Rue de la Kasbah, Medina. Tel. 039 934 514)
  Tableside lute performances accompany delicious traditional food at this restaurant catering primarily for tourists. It's especially good for large groups.
• Nejma 2 read more ›
  (Near Hotel Chellah. )
  This popular restaurant serves some of the freshest fish in town, as well as a butter-and-garlic shellfish platter and delicately fried calamari. Open for dinner only.
• Restaurant El Dorado read more ›
  (21 Rue Allal ben Abdellah. Tel. 039 943 353)
  With delicious appetisers and fresh fish, this Spanish-Moroccan restaurant with a 1920s vibe is a good place for winter dining.

• Les Passagers de Tanger read more ›
  (Grand Socco. )
  A marvellous patio restaurant with a view of Tangier's main plaza, serving French and Spanish delicacies on cute tartines (French-style open sandwiches). The daily catch or special is always delicious.
• El Korsan read more ›
  (Rue de la Liberté. Tel. 053 993 5885 )
  El Korsan's specialities include succulent mechoui (roasted lamb or mutton), slow-cooked tagines and couscous. Enjoy Andalusian music under soaring Arabesque arches.
• Otori Sushi read more ›
  (41 Rue de la Resistance, near the Grand Poste. Tel. 039 324 422)
  The first and only sushi restaurant in town serves local white fish, salmon and tuna. The sushi assortment for two is a good bet, with a filling assortment of rolls.
• La Brasa read more ›
  (Avenue Mohamed VI, on the beach. Tel. 053 932 3671)
  This new location boasts a swimming pool, inside and outdoor seating, as well as hosting occasional concerts. The Catalunyan kitchen's speciality is fish kebabs, not to mention the ham dishes.
• Casa Espana read more ›
  (Off Boulevard Pasteur. Tel. 039 934 605)
  The mango and baked goat's cheese salad; endive, smoked salmon and roquefort salad; and tomato soup are all good starters at this Spanish club. Don't be too surprised at the amazing paella-you're only 15 kilometres from the coast of Spain!
• Casa Espana read more ›
  (Off Boulevard Pasteur. Tel. 039 934 605)
  Tapas and paella are the dishes that delight at this Spanish club. The mango and baked goat's cheese salad drizzled with vinegar is delicious, as are the garlic shrimp and Serrano ham.

• Riad Tanja read more ›
  (Portugal Escalier Americain. )
  The assortment of appetisers, from honey-coated aubergine to fresh beetroot salad, are delicious and serve as mouth-watering openers for the delicate tagines in a romantic, red-walled and high-ceiling dining room.
• Hôtel Nord Pinus read more ›
  (11 Rue Riad Sultan, Kasbah. Tel. 061 228 140)
  Dine facing the Atlantic in the grand dining room or glassed-in patio of this artistically decorated boutique hotel in the chicest part of town. The menu changes daily - book ahead.
• La Brasa read more ›
  (Avenue Mohamed VI, on the beach. Tel. 053 932 3671)
  Catalonian recipes stand out here, such as juicy fish kebabs served on hanging skewers and large ham-encrusted salads, as well as Mediterranean specialities like ossobucco.
• Hotel Club Le Mirage read more ›
  (Les Grottes d'Hercule. Tel. 039 333 332)
  Francis Ford Coppola and other famous guests have dined at this oasis on the Atlantic. Fresh fish and international fare. Booking is recommended.
• Relais de Paris read more ›
  (Dawliz Complex. Tel. 039 331 819)
  A haven for gourmets, this French restaurant's seasonal specials are sure to please. The owner is a Cuban cigar connoisseur, so smokers will be happy, too. Make sure you book ahead.
• Tom Yam read more ›
  (5 Rue Youssoufia. Tel. 039 320 897)
  Start with fresh spring rolls, move on to curried St Pierre and slide into a chocolate souffle to finish at this authentic Thai restaurant, an oasis of fusion flavours and soft lighting.

After Dark

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• Carrousel read more ›
  (6 Rue Khalil Metrane . )
  Feeling homesick? Enjoy a killer hamburger and drinks in an authentic dark-oak atmosphere.
• Cinémathèque de Tanger read more ›
  (Place du 9 Avril, Grand Socco. Tel. 039 934 683)
  While the day is still cooling off, head inside for a strawberry juice and a film, or sit on the large patio and watch life on the Grand Socco.
• Annie Lounge Complex read more ›
  (Avenue Mohammed VI. Tel. 061 535 9947)
  This new nightspot gets lively later on in the evening, but is also a good place to go early for its pub-style booths, pool tables and, depending on the night, a DJ or live band.
• Rif Bar Hotel Rif and Spa read more ›
  (Avenue Mohamed VI. Tel. 039 349 300)
  This Bond-esque hotel piano bar has a poolside terrace and a lounge decorated with fancy zellij tiles. Take advantage of its location next to the strip of clubs along the bay to start or end your evening here.
• Le Coeur de Tanger read more ›
  (1 Rue Anoual, above Café de Paris at Place de France. Tel. 039 948 450)
  A hangout of Tangier's night owls, this moody bar serves generous helpings of tapas-such as baby squid, beef stroganoff and potato salad-until 1am.
• Grand Café de Paris read more ›
  (Place de France. )
  Founded in 1948, this café has played host to Samuel Beckett, Paul Bowles and Jean Genet. The brown vinyl armchairs lend a warm and stately atmosphere, as do the attentive waiters. For film buffs, Julia Stiles waits here before the medina chase scene in The Bourne Ultimatum.

• Ramses read more ›
  (15 Avenue Mohammed V, Malabata Complexe le Printemps. )
  A pyramid fountain greets the explorer and leads one into a live music show with hieroglyphic backdrop at this new club. The party starts in earnest on the late side, drawing a mixed crowd.
• Chellah Beach (El CARABO) read more ›
  (Avenue Mohamed VI. Tel. 039 325 068)
  Smooth jazz greets early diners and later in the evening, dancers hit the floor to world music favourites and some hot salsa. This is the classiest spot on the Corniche.
• Cinémathèque de Tanger read more ›
  (Place du 9 Avril, Grand Socco. )
  This world-class independent cinema often welcomes visiting bands and performances in its 300-seat main theatre - expect anything from lute, to rock or rap.
• Andalucian Music Circle read more ›
  (Place de la Kasbah. )
  This group of ageing men get together to play lute and Andalucian musical arrangements at about 5pm every night. Visitors are welcome to stop by for the price of a tea at this tiny practice space/café next to the Kasbah Museum.
• London's Pub read more ›
  (15 Rue Mansour Eddahbi . Tel. 012 002 666)
  This slick, dark oak bar presents a live musical act every night on a balcony above a mixed, but often business-class crowd.
• Chellah Beach Club read more ›
  (Avenue Mohamed VI. Tel. 039 325 068)
  The music group Jazzinabdou plays from 8pm and the kitchen is open from 8pm-1am. On these chilly evenings, you'll want to light the dance floor on fire.

• La Rose Bleu read more ›
  (Route de Boubana. Tel. 039 339 400)
  This massive complex includes an outdoor pool and multi-floor dance hall reminiscent of Ibiza. White vinyl couches are set aside for groups who order whole bottles of alcohol.
• La Rose Bleu read more ›
  (Route de Boubana. Tel. 039 339 400)
  This neon-themed complex includes an outdoor pool and multi-floor dance-hall. DJs arrive throughout summer, bringing house, house and more house.
• Tangerinn read more ›
  (1 rue Magellan. Tel. 039 93 53 37)
  Popular with a young Moroccan and expat crowd, this small, smoky venue is legendary because William S Burroughs sweated out Naked Lunch there. Lingering Beat ghosts are nightly exorcised by house music.
• Oba Oba read more ›
  (Avenue Mohamed VI, across from the beach. )
  This dark and smoky disco stays open till dawn, so you can dance to your heart's content. The choice of music is eclectic, though not imaginative. The crowd is younger and a little rough.
• Annie Lounge read more ›
  (Complexe la Brasa Avenue, Mohammed VI . Tel. 015 359 947)
  This new, Italian-style lounge bar along the corniche has something for everyone: pool tables, and a DJ or live band to activate the dance floor.
• Regine Club read more ›
  (8 Rue Mansour Eddahbi. Tel. 039 340 238)
  All Tangier discos in a throwback to another era-this one embraces the 80s. A mixed crowd hits the dance floor to Madonna's greatest hits, salsa music or Egyptian pop.

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