Hello This is my first posting on the site, and unfortunately it has to be brief, but I've just returned from a week in Marrakesh and thought I'd mention a couple of places discussed in this thread. Firstly, Dar Moha. We left it to our last night to visit as we hadn't had a decent tagine since our arrival. It was tremendously disappointing. It's obviously living off its reputation and despite the pleasant setting around the pool, (not so nice if you're inside) you get the feeling you're part of a not-so-well-oiled production line. The waiters, whilst pleasant, were rushing around like headless chickens. We waited for 10 minutes before being given menus, then another 10minutes before anyone to take our order. The second the waiter had taken our order and disappeared, another appeared to take our order again! Wine bottles, instead of being left on diners tables, were left on a communal table. I noticed our bottle being poured into the glasses of diners on another table! When I eventually managed to stop our waiter (he seemed to be having a hearing problem(!)) he initially disagreed over what had happened but eventually arrived with a new (although opened) bottle. In terms of the food, it actually doesn't merit a course by course description. But it was all pretty average. Not terrible, but lacking in flavour. It is a set menu but with a small choice for each course (save the starters which were probably the best part of the meal). This setup seems to allow the kitchen to pre-prepare everything. I had images of waiters dashing into the kitchen and choosing from the chicken, beef or fish conveyor belt. Two places we really enjoyed were: Casa Lalla: We managed to get a cancellation and were treated to wonderful hospitality by Richard and Sophie Neat. The Interior of the Riad is beautiful, as was the food. If anyone is interested, post a reply and I'll go into more detail but essentially it was a six course tasting menu on a Morrocan theme but with French influences. (Casa Lalla does not sell alcohol but you can bring your own and no corkage is charged). Riad El Fenn: Owned by Richard Branson's sister, this is an enormous Riad, apparently covering half a block! We ate on the terrace with magnificent views over Marrakesh. Another tasting menu, wonderful service and excellent food. Again, apologies for the lack of descriptions but should anyone want I'm happy to provide more detail.
