Café Cinéma Renaissance

Rabat


This cafe-bar above the namesake cinema has kept its art deco parquet flooring and sparkling chandeliers, and a terrace overlooking the action on Ave Mohammed V. Popular with digital nomads by day, at night it holds cultural events and music nights, including Monday Jam Sessions (Dh30), slam poetry nights on Thursday and music masterclasses. Check the Facebook feed for details.


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