Le Petit Rocher

Le Petit Rocher is a seafood and French restaurant on Boulevard de la Corniche in Ain Diab, Casablanca, Morocco, positioned above the sea. Ain Diab is the city's Atlantic seafront district, and Le Petit Rocher is one of several fish restaurants along the Corniche that use the ocean setting as a selling point. It draws local families, couples and visitors who want a fish lunch with a sea view outside the old centre.

The kitchen is built around fish and seafood prepared with French technique. Signature dishes include grilled fish and a seafood platter, usually with shellfish, prawns and the fish of the day served with salad and potatoes or rice. Starters often include shrimp and calamari, and desserts follow brasserie conventions. Prices are about MAD 250-450 per person (roughly $27-48), and fish priced by weight can lift the bill.

The dining room and terrace look over the rocks and waves, giving the restaurant its name. The atmosphere is relaxed and classic, with white tablecloths in the dining room and a casual mood on the terrace. Noise is moderate, with waves and wind audible outside. Dress is smart-casual. Wine and other drinks are available and suit the seafood-focused menu.

Reservations are advised, particularly for weekend lunch and sunny days when terrace tables are sought after. Booking a day or two ahead is usually enough. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and hours should be verified before visiting. Ain Diab lies west of the city centre, so most visitors arrive by taxi, and the stretch of the Corniche has beach clubs and cafés for walking before or after the meal. Visitors who prefer a quieter table can ask for a spot away from the terrace edge, where wind off the ocean can be strong in the afternoon, particularly in winter and early spring.