EATS, MEATS AND FINDNG VEGETARIAN IN MARRAKECH
Stall Number # 12
Stall number twelve....
I'll have to thank my new housemate for this one. Stall #12 Jamaa El Fna Square, is our approved open air food stall. There is vegetarian!
While our multi cultural impromptu dinner gathering orders, in Spanish (myself), French, (another visting American), Arabic, (my Portuguese housemate), and the only Moroccan in the group, ordering in Arabic. I snap a few shots like the good tourist I'm determined to be.
Our obviously multi lingual waiter, is lively and welcomes us in as he recognizes one of his local patrons bringing visitors. As you can see they have plenty of meat, veggies, and fried stuff.
Having snacked all day walking through the souk, I opted for small and of course vegetarian. Mixed salad, and of course the compulsory bread. There is a lot of that here.
There was also grilled eggplant, steamed peppers, plates of mixed olives, Morroccan soup, plates of spicy and sweet sauces for the breads, and of course fries. French fries. There are a lot of those here too.
The large roll of bread and green mint tea come with the meal. No charge. Personally I could live off that if the bread would not get to me after a while. The tea. Well, the tea is delicious, but unless I want to continue sleepless nights, I will have to cut back on the highly caffeinated late night tea.
Stall #12, as it shall be known to me, it was a pleasure to meet you. It was clean, and the staff playful and friendly. That frankly was a welcome break in the hassling and haggling all day.
Interested? Always much nicer to have a reference. Find your way through the square to the farthest side opposite the post office. Following streams of smoke, delicious smelles of grilled meat (hey just 'cause I'm vegatarian, doesn't mean I can't appreciate the smell) and hoards of both locals out after work and packs of tourists. There you will find Stall #12. There are plenty of vegetarian options. Although this is a big meat culture, sheep sacrifices and all, every restaurant will have a "vegetarian" plate.
Along with the great company, the experience of the bustle and movement of the square and the coolness of the night is something to enjoy. A belly full and a mind content.
Hopefully next time I go back, I'll be a little wiser in Arabic, and a little more recognizable as a regular.
Price: Cheap. Full belly for $1.50
Reviews on stalls in the square Marrakech if you're interested @ Trip Advisor
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g293734-d1215712-Reviews-Stalls_in_the_Square-Marrakech_Marrakech_Tensift_El_Haouz_Region.html
Stall Number # 12
Stall number twelve....
I'll have to thank my new housemate for this one. Stall #12 Jamaa El Fna Square, is our approved open air food stall. There is vegetarian!
While our multi cultural impromptu dinner gathering orders, in Spanish (myself), French, (another visting American), Arabic, (my Portuguese housemate), and the only Moroccan in the group, ordering in Arabic. I snap a few shots like the good tourist I'm determined to be.
Our obviously multi lingual waiter, is lively and welcomes us in as he recognizes one of his local patrons bringing visitors. As you can see they have plenty of meat, veggies, and fried stuff.
Having snacked all day walking through the souk, I opted for small and of course vegetarian. Mixed salad, and of course the compulsory bread. There is a lot of that here.
There was also grilled eggplant, steamed peppers, plates of mixed olives, Morroccan soup, plates of spicy and sweet sauces for the breads, and of course fries. French fries. There are a lot of those here too.
The large roll of bread and green mint tea come with the meal. No charge. Personally I could live off that if the bread would not get to me after a while. The tea. Well, the tea is delicious, but unless I want to continue sleepless nights, I will have to cut back on the highly caffeinated late night tea.
Stall #12, as it shall be known to me, it was a pleasure to meet you. It was clean, and the staff playful and friendly. That frankly was a welcome break in the hassling and haggling all day.
Interested? Always much nicer to have a reference. Find your way through the square to the farthest side opposite the post office. Following streams of smoke, delicious smelles of grilled meat (hey just 'cause I'm vegatarian, doesn't mean I can't appreciate the smell) and hoards of both locals out after work and packs of tourists. There you will find Stall #12. There are plenty of vegetarian options. Although this is a big meat culture, sheep sacrifices and all, every restaurant will have a "vegetarian" plate.
Along with the great company, the experience of the bustle and movement of the square and the coolness of the night is something to enjoy. A belly full and a mind content.
Hopefully next time I go back, I'll be a little wiser in Arabic, and a little more recognizable as a regular.
Price: Cheap. Full belly for $1.50
Reviews on stalls in the square Marrakech if you're interested @ Trip Advisor
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g293734-d1215712-Reviews-Stalls_in_the_Square-Marrakech_Marrakech_Tensift_El_Haouz_Region.html
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