Chez Messaoud

Anti Atlas Mountains


Messaoud and his family dish up simple Moroccan fare, like tajines and omelettes, as well as a wide variety of cold sodas and juices. You can eat on a little dirt patio or at plastic tables by the roadside (surprisingly the more verdant option).

Chez Messaoud is located in the middle of the gorge, about 25km from the turnoff from R107 in the settlement of Aït Mansour proper.


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