La Terrace

Essaouira


This easy, breezy rooftop restaurant on top of the Heure Bleu Palais has a short chalkboard menu focussing on fresh salads, seafood and the catch-of-the-day. And don’t miss the tiramisou, a Moroccan take on tiramisu with amlou (almonds, honey and argan oil). Afterwards you can work off the calories in the lovely pool.


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