Traditional Saharan Coffee.
Coffee brewed using a centuries old technique.
Check Bismillah Sand Coffee is a hidden gem inside Souk El Kebir.
Rich, aromatic coffee is brewed using hot saharan sand and gently spiced with a touch of Cardamom, Turmeric, or Cinnamon to give it a distinct flavour.
To make it, the coffee is added to iced water inside small brass pots and then heated by moving it around by hand in hot sand.
The coffee has a rich, dense, creamy flavour unlike any other coffee found in the medina.
This charming spot is humble in appearance, cosy and inviting.
There is also a rooftop where you can sit to enjoy your coffee in peace, a moment of self-indulgence
Chez Bismillah offers you a serene refuge where you can sit watching the medina come to life tucked away in a quiet space away from the crowds.
It’s an experience seeing the coffee gently warmed by hot Merzouga desert sand and savouring its unique taste.
I was surprised how quickly the coffee became hot. I sat watching it being made from arabica and fragrant spices, which filled the air around me.
Chez Bismillah is a unique experience firmly rooted in place and tradition.
The friendly, welcoming proprietor gives you a glimpse into a past that conjures up images of camel traders selling cloth in the fondouk and stretches of vast desert terrain.
It’s not just a cup of coffee.
It’s an escape from reality, a moment of peace from the hectic rhythm of the busy alleyways of the souks.
Chez Bismillah Sand Coffee can be found at 193 Souk El Kabir, it is open daily from 9.00am until 9.00pm with the exception of Saturday and Sunday when it closes at 7.00pm.
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