A Ma Bretagne

A Ma Bretagne is a French and seafood restaurant on Boulevard de la Corniche in Ain Diab, Casablanca, Morocco, established in 1957 and long associated with the seaside district's dining scene. Its Breton name points to the culinary tradition behind it, built on shellfish, fish and crêpes, and it has remained a reference for classic French cooking on the Atlantic coast of Morocco for decades.

The kitchen serves fruits de mer, grilled fish and crêpes. Fruits de mer platters feature oysters, prawns, crab and other shellfish on ice, while grilled fish is prepared simply with butter or olive oil. Crêpes, a nod to Brittany, appear on the dessert side and sometimes as savoury galettes. At roughly MAD 350-650 per person (about $38-70), the restaurant belongs to the upper tier of Corniche dining, and the final bill depends on shellfish and wine.

The dining room is traditional and sea-facing, with white tablecloths, formal service and views over the ocean. The mood is polished and relaxed, with a loyal clientele of local families, business diners and visitors. Noise is low to moderate, and dress is smart-casual. A French and Moroccan wine list complements the seafood-driven menu.

Reservations are advised, especially for weekend lunch, when long family meals are common, and for evenings in summer. Booking a few days ahead is sensible for a window table. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and hours should be verified before visiting. Ain Diab lies west of the city centre along the coast, so most visitors arrive by taxi, and the same stretch of the Corniche has beach clubs and cafés for an after-dinner stroll. Dessert crêpes are traditionally finished with sugar, butter or flambéed sauces and are worth saving room for. Families often choose it for long Sunday lunches, and the unhurried pace means a full meal with dessert can easily take two hours or more.