Café Clock

There's no question that Cafe Clock's location is fantastic and that the terrace is a lovely place to hang out, esp. on a warm evening. That said, we found the prices rather outrageous for Morocco (the equivalent of $11.50 for a decent but hardly extraordinary hamburger), and there's just a bit of an air of "how cool are we" about the place. It probably goes over great if you're under 25, but grownups may find Cafe Clock a little over-trendy and a little overly pleased with itself. We ordered the camel burger (see above) which was quite tasty and a tabouleh/falafel combo that was literally inedible: cold, rancid-smelling, and obviously not fresh. To the Cafe's credit, they didn't charge us for that part of the order, but the experience rather spoiled the evening.

Since moving to Fes in September 2008, I've spent many occasions at Cafe Clock. Primely located just off Tala'a Kabira, Cafe Clock is the ideal place for a break during a medina walk for a stong coffee or fresh-squeezed orange juice. 

While the Clock does offer wireless internet, it also serves as a cultural center, offering everything from yoga to language classes to guitar jam sessions, often making it difficult to get any serious studying done. Prices are a bit high for Moroccans, so you'll often find heaps of tourists and ex-pats sprawled out on Clock's three floors.

Nevertheless, Clock's owner, Mike, is usually around to chat and the entire staff is beyond friendly - they even offer a family-style iftar dinner every evening during Ramadan. The couscous boohaloo, made with tender chicken, golden raisins and onion confit is mouthwatering. Don't forget to try one of Clock's tasty desserts, like their famous brownie, or go for a bagel if you're up early for breakfast.