Le Jardin

Marrakech, Morocco

Follow the labyrinthine streets of Marrakech’s bustling medina north, where an archetypal heavy wooden door yields to reveal a hall of mirrors leading on to the verdant, sun-splashed refuge of Le Jardin. Away from the souks’ brouhaha this trendy all-day eatery is housed in the tile-clad courtyard of a 16th-century riad, ensconced amid the ubiquitous frondescence of banana trees and palms. The creative space embraces the bonhomie of the city’s Sixties and Seventies heyday while channelling a community sentiment: see furnishings from local artisans and the neat grocery store selling perfectly presented produce from the surrounding area. Whether you’re pitching up for breakfast – fresh juice and fruit, Moroccan crêpes, omelettes – or heading for a light lunch or sharing supper, the kitchen’s a cross-cultural affair with traditional Moroccan mezze and mains sitting happily aside Med-leaning modern classics. It’s the kind of food you really want to eat, with the fragrant kiss of Moroccan herbs and spices running delicately throughout. Colourful dishes might include chicken pastilla with almonds, sour cream and a spirited cherry coulis, marinated sardines from Essaouira, Agadir octopus with romesco sauce, lamb mechouli or chicken tagine. Upstairs, two terrace lounges offer candle-lit intimacy for evening meals.

Key Information

• Average price per person $30
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner: Mon – Sun
• +212 5243 78295
• Visit Le Jardin's Website

Location

32 Souk Jeld Sidi Abdelaziz, Rahba Kedim, Medina, Marrakech, 40000