The Mediterranean Coast & The RifEntertainment

Bar entertainment in The Mediterranean Coast & The Rif

  1. A

    Tanger Inn

    Tangier was once a gay destination, but that scene has long since departed for Marrakesh, leaving no establishments behind. Concierges report that the Tanger Inn and some of the bars along the beach attract gay clientele, particularly late on weekends.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Bar Oum-Rabiá

    While it’s easy to find kif in Chefchaouen, it’s hard to find a beer. One freestanding, and very masculine, option is Bar Oum-Rabiá.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Nejjarine Museum Café

    On the roof terrace of the museum, this café serves drinks only (everything around DH10) and is a great place for gazing out over the rooftops of the nearby Kairaouine and Moulay Idriss Zawiya. Sit outside, or in an air-conditioned room. Not cheap with the museum entrance fee as well, but it's worth it for the friendly service and clean toilets.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Caid’s Bar

    Welcome to Rick’s Café, or at least the real model for the bar in Casablanca. Long the establishment’s drinking hole of choice, this el-Minzah landmark is a classy relic of the grand days of international Tangier, and photos of the famous and infamous adorn the walls. Women are more than welcome, and the adjacent wine bar is equally good.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Dean's Bar

    Hardly a Westerner of any repute has failed to prop up this bar at some time. Founded in 1937, it's a bit dowdy now, though ceiling fans and B&W photos retain the colonial air. Now firmly a locals' drinking hole, it's worth investigating for its historical links, but don't expect heads to go unturned when you walk in.

    reviewed

  6. Pasarela

    This Canadian-owned seaside venue is a large complex with several bars, an attractive garden, an outdoor swimming pool and a comfortable vibe. Music is mostly Western and fairly up-to-the-minute, with live music, although the coloured lights on the dance floor are screaming for an upgrade.

    reviewed

  7. F

    L'alcazar

    The owner-architect designed the new courtyard with plasterwork copied from the Alhambra. This bar, at Riad Fes , faces a decorative pool and it's all very modern, with a Moroccan twist. Wine is available by the glass in this relaxing environment, as well as other tipples.

    reviewed

  8. Bars

    Meknès certainly isn't lacking in bars, all in the ville nouvelle and largely grouped around Blvd Allal ben Abdallah. Many are pretty seedy affairs, designed for serious drinking and smoking, with women not at all welcomed.

    reviewed

  9. G

    El Galeón

    With its long wooden bar and brass fixtures, the classy bar inside the Melilla Puerto follows the hotel's nautical theme. Don't dress too scruffily here, but apart from that it's a relaxed place to enjoy tapas and a few drinks.

    reviewed

  10. H

    Negresco

    With more of a European air than most Tangier bars, this pub draws a mixed local and foreign crowd. The adjacent restaurant means a good bar menu for food, with draught beer and spirits satisfying more essential needs.

    reviewed

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  12. Bars along Rue 10 Mai

    Be warned that Tetuouan's drinking establishments, as is the Moroccan norm, are firmly in the male sphere. These various bars tend to be dark and smoky but will give you access to a drop of the hard stuff.

    reviewed

  13. I

    La Prensa

    This no-frills dive is the most popular of several small bars spilling out onto this pedestrian street. La Prensa packs in the locals till the wee hours.

    reviewed

  14. La Coupole

    This restaurant bar is a lively place with a good atmosphere for a drink or three, although women may feel a little out of place.

    reviewed