Roy Thomson Hall

Perfect for a Special Occasion

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After moving to Fes in September 2008, my boyfriend and I went to la Maison Bleue to celebrate my birthday in style. Unlike many reviewed Fassi restaurants, la Maison Bleue really lives up to its name - offering not only a romantic ambience, but terrific food and alcohol included in the 550MAD menu (a cherished commodity, especially during Ramadan). 

When we walked into the riad, located just off the main road in the Bath'a section of the old medina, a cordial server led us to the main courtyard. On plump couches, we sat for an hour and took in the riad's gradeur over cocktails while snacking on olives, nuts and popcorn. 

Along with two other couples, we were later led into the dining salon of the riad where an oud player softly serenaded us. Over the next two hours, we feasted on an array of traditional Moroccan salads, juicy chicken tajine with almonds, fluffy couscous with seven vegetables and tender lamb and slowly made our way throught the decadent dessert pastilla.

Looking back four months later and still living in Fes, we can both honestly say that la Maison Bleue was the best Moroccan dining experience we've. We just have to stick around for another year to have an excuse to celebrate once again.

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