La Sqala
A courtyard restaurant set within an old fortress by the Old Medina walls, famous for its Moroccan breakfasts and tagines.
Housed inside an ancient fortress next to the Old Medina walls, this restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere with a courtyard filled with bougainvillea, citrus trees, and fountains. Breakfast is served until noon, featuring msemen pancakes, beghir (thousand-hole pancakes), eggs, and various jams. Lunch and dinner focus on chicken tagine with preserved lemons and olives, pastilla, and grilled seafood. Reservations are recommended for dinner and weekends, and there may be occasional queues during breakfast hours. Average spend is about 100–300 MAD. It is located right next to the Old Medina and is within walking distance of the Casa Port railway station.
Opening hours
Daily 08:00–23:00 (Breakfast served until 12:00)
Nearby sights
- Sqala Bastion
- Old Medina of Casablanca
- Rick's Café
- Marché Central
- Abderrahman Slaoui Foundation Museum
- Sacré-Cœur Cathedral
- Mohammed V Square
- Hassan II Mosque