Sounds Of The Souks

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An exploration of The Red City known as Marrakech.

  • Pepe Nero Italian Restaurant.

    A popular Italian restaurant in the medina.

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    Pepe Nero is an exceptionally good restaurant tucked away on a quiet street in the medina.

    It is an Italian restaurant, but they also serve delicious Moroccan cuisine.

    The setting is absolutely stunning, with a pretty courtyard surrounded by beautiful foliage and gentle trickling fountains.

    I ate here a few times during my visit to Marrakech, and I enjoyed the food immensely on both occasions.

    The menu is creative, and they also have delicious pasta dishes suitable for vegetarians like myself.

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    I had pasta with truffle, and it was a delight on the senses, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection.

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    The desert menu is also good, with a fine selection of light deserts to compliment the main course.

    Alcohol is served, including a selection of wines, cocktails, and spirits.

    The ambience is relaxing with music playing in the background.

    It can get slightly livelier in the evening, but it never becomes overly stimulating and still maintains a sense of calm.

    Despite the music tempo, I never had to raise my voice to be heard. The atmosphere is still calm and conducive to a pleasant, romantic evening.

    Pepe Nero is open for lunch and dinner, and there are two courtyards as well as a nice enclosed dining area.

    Guests can sit around the pool where bougainvillaea drapes down the wall or in the second courtyard area with a couple of attractive fountains, burbling in the background.

    If the weather is cooler, the internal dining area is elegant and refined.

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    The staff at Pepe Nero are professional and friendly.

    They are knowledgeable and help you to make the right choices when choosing from the menu.

    The experience of eating here was worth every dirham..

    Good food, a beautiful, unpretentious environment, and excellent service combined to ensure the perfect dining experience.

    I would certainly recommend Pepe Nero if you enjoy Italian food and want a change from Tagine or couscous.

    There is a small car park close to the restaurant also.

    Pepe Nero is also a riad called Riyadh Al Moussika, I have written an article about staying here.

    Opening hours for the restaurant are;

    1.00pm until 4.00pm daily.

    6.00pm until 11.30 daily.

    The address is;

    17 Derb Cherkaoul

    Marrakech 40000 Morocco.

    Booking is advisable as this is a popular restaurant and can get busy, especially during the evening.

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  • Limoni Italian Restaurant.

    A little slice of Italy in Marrakesh.

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    Limoni Italian Restaurant is an excellent choice for diners who fancy a change from traditional Morroccan food.

    They serve both authentic Italian cuisine and traditional Morroccan food.

    The surroundings are incredibly pretty, with beautiful citrus trees around the courtyard and lovely little lanterns glowing brightly  from them.

    It’s very pretty and has a real European vibe inside the restaurant.

    There is also a rooftop area and outdoor seating if you have limited mobility.

    I chose a margarita pizza which was cooked to perfection.

    The base tasted really authentic, and the tomato sauce was exceptionally good.

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    I had a traditional Italian tirimisu for dessert, and that was also delicious.

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    At Limoni, they serve a good choice of alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, wines, and spirits.

    I finished my meal with a limoncello, and it was a lovely end to a nice evening.

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    There is a warm fireplace for cooler evenings if you visit during the winter months.

    Limoni is a popular Italian restaurant.

    It is recommended to book as it can get busy.

    The address is,

    40 Rue Diour Saboun

    Marrakech 40000 Morrocco

    Limoni Italian restaurant is also suitable for wheelchair users.

    It’s a spacious restaurant with plenty of room to move around and the tables are not on top of each other.

    There are vegetarian and vegan options available on the menu.

    Limoni creates excellent pasta dishes, and apparently, the camel hamburger is quite popular here, too.

    Meals are competitively priced and have good value for money.

    Portions are a good size, and the food is delicious.

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    It was a very enjoyable dining experience at Limoni. Although it was quite busy, it felt intimate and relaxed.

    From the outside, it appears rather unassuming, but inside, the restaurant is elegant and refined without being pretentious.

    I would certainly return to try one of their pasta dishes. They looked really appetising.

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