​​Morocco Food Diary: A Mix of Hits & Misses​​

This wraps up my ​​Moroccan restaurant reviews​​ (except for a Thai spot at the Banyan Tree—saving that for the hotel guide!). Here’s the ​​good, bad, and smoky​​ from my culinary adventures: ​​1️⃣ Le Cabestan (Casablanca) – Overhyped?​​ 📍 ​​Vibe​​: Celebrity hotspot by the sea, ​​lighthouse views at sunset​​. 🍽 ​​Food​​: Solid French dishes (huge portions!), but ​​pricey​​. 🚬 ​​Downsides​​: ​​Dark, loud, and smoky​​ (cigars + crowded tables). ​​Unfriendly to Chinese tourists​​: Bag checks + cold stares at the door. 🌅 ​​Pro Tip​​: Sneak to the ​​2nd-floor bathroom​​ for a ​​secret ocean view​​. ​​2️⃣ Chefchaouen’s Best Chinese Restaurant​​ 📍 ​​Saves Your Stomach​​: After days of tagines, the ​​spicy chili chicken & hand-pulled noodles​​ hit the spot. 👩🍳 ​​Owner-chef​​: Super welcoming, accepts ​​Alipay/WeChat​​. ​​3️⃣ Mystery Freshwater Fish Spot (Desert → Fes Route)​​ 🐟 ​​Only Freshwater Fish Joint in Morocco​​: ​​Rainbow trout​​ from a nearby river—​​fresh but bland​​. ​​DIY fix​​: Squeeze lemon + black pepper! ​​4️⃣ Ovelix (Ouarzazate) – Egyptian Surprise​​ 🇪🇬 ​​Why Go?​​ A ​​break from Moroccan food​​! 🍕 ​​Highlights​​: ​​Raw beef salad​​ (unexpectedly delicious). ​​Seafood pizza​​ (yes, really). ⚠ ​​Note​​: Tiny, popular with Europeans—​​go early​​. ​​🍽️ Final Thoughts​​ ​​Le Cabestan​​: Skip unless you ​​love nightclub vibes​​. ​​Chinese Restaurant​​: ​​Mandatory stop​​ for spice cravings. ​​Fish Spot​​: Only if you’re ​​desperate for non-tagine food​​. ​​Ovelix​​: ​​Hidden gem​​ for Mediterranean flavors. ​​#MoroccoEats #TravelFoodDiary​