Mechoui exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Mechoui made with real commitment to medjool dates and technique. The complex with dried fruit and spice result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Moroccan cuisine draws from Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and French influences. The a riad rooftop dinner in Marrakech was exactly right for this kind of eating. Moroccan mint tea was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.