Café Clock
Good for: camel burger, location and meeting tourists, coffee, taking a break, meeting other travelers
Not good for: food, service, price, parasites, authentic Fes
- Address
- 7 Derb el-Mergana Talaa Kebira
- Website
- Phone
- 5356 637855
- Price
- mains Dh55-80
- Hours
- 9am-10pm
Lonely Planet review for Café Clock
In a restored townhouse, this funky place has a refreshing menu with offerings such as falafel, grilled sandwiches, some interesting vegetarian options, a monstrously large camel burger, and delicious cakes and tarts. Better still, their ‘Clock Culture’ program includes calligraphy and conversation classes, a lecture program and sunset concerts every Sunday (cover charge around Dh20), attracting a good mix of locals, expats and tourists.
Traveller reviews for Café Clock (5)
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great camel burgers
alexdane recommends this,
situated in an old restored town house, this spot offers you a good choice of western and traditional food and an excellent an relaxed atmosphere. when entering the restaurant you leave the bustle and heat of the medina and join a place of coolness and recreation.
gelegen in einem alten restaurierten stadthaus, bietet dieser laden eine gute auswahl an westlichem und traditionellem essen und eine entspannte atmosphäre. wenn du das restaurant betrittst verlässt du die hektik und hitze der medina und begegnest einem ort der coolness und erholung.
Good for: camel burger
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raw meat and bad service.
lionelmessi does not recommend this,
We went here to experience the much recommended camel burger. When it finally arrived, after more than 1 hour, we tucked in, only to find the meat raw and cold in the middle. We were very ill that afternoon and for weeks after. The other dish we ordered was also below standard for the price. We believe the owner and staff have become complacent since their recommendation in the lonely planet. The staff were unattentive and slow. We asked twice for ketchup and after waiting more than 10 minutes, had to get it ourselves. This wouldn't be a problem if they weren't charging such high prices compared to any other moroccan places in the medina.
Good for: location and meeting tourists
Not good for: food, service, price, parasites
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A breather from the fun, a welcome home, a nice cup of tea.
tojowarrior recommends this,
Over the last 25 years Morocco has seen a rush of British expats swapping strong pounds for crumbling yet exotic Riads. With this in mind it would be easy to eye up Fes’s Café Clock with a little suspicion.
Here’s the headline… It’s run by a Brit, frequented largely by tourists, the prices are high by local standards and the atmosphere is a little self-conscious. Still, I find myself returning here day after day during my one week exploration of Fes.
The one thing that Café Clock has perfected is a real sense of welcome… “Come on in, put up your feet, I’ll make you a cup of tea and whip up a juicy Camel burger”
Outside, the exciting, surreal, intoxicating, sensual assault that is Fes Medina can tire out even the most seasoned of travelers in just a few hours, and here’s where Café Clock has found its niche.This is a sanctuary to collect your thoughts (and your emails) while building strength for the afternoon of sheer excitement that awaits you in the twisting medieval alleys.
There will be those of you who connect with Café Clocks slightly westernised Yoga, Djembe drum, belly dance vibe, but not me...
I want to get out there into real Fes, and I will, after one more Latte and a slice of cake!
Good for: coffee, taking a break, meeting other travelers, Hippies
Not good for: authentic Fes
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A little too impressed with itself....
wendellr recommends this,
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.
Good for: atmosphere
Not good for: food
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Ideal for a cafe or lunch with friends
jacquelinevpowers recommends this,
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.
Good for: food, Groups, Solo Travellers, service, Families
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