Darori Resto

Darori Resto is a courtyard restaurant at N° 2 Derb Sayour, Place R'habet Zbib, in the R'cif quarter of Fès el-Bali, the medina of Fez in Morocco's Fès-Meknès region. The R'cif area lies on the eastern side of the old city, close to the Place R'cif, and the restaurant is more convenient for visitors exploring the lower medina and the tanneries than for those staying near Talaa Kebira. The cuisine is traditional Fassi Moroccan, served in the style of a diffa, the formal multi-course feast associated with Fez, but at lower prices than the riad restaurants that offer similar menus. A meal usually costs under MAD 200 per person (about $22). The dishes most associated with the restaurant are pigeon pastilla, the sweet and savoury pastry that is a signature of Fassi cooking, a beef and prune tagine with the characteristic sweetness of the city's cuisine, and mille-feuille for dessert. Together they give visitors a recognisable sequence of a Fassi meal without the premium prices of a palace dining room. The courtyard setting is traditional and relaxed, and the atmosphere is informal and family-friendly. A video screen is present in the dining area, so seating away from it is quieter, and guests who want a calmer meal should ask for a table at the far side of the courtyard when they arrive. Reservations are not usually required, and walk-in tables are normal outside peak dinner hours, though calling ahead is sensible for larger groups or for peak evening sittings in spring and autumn. Prices are modest, so the restaurant is a practical choice for travellers on a budget who still want to try classic dishes. Beverage choices should be confirmed locally, as alcohol availability is not stated. The venue is inside the pedestrian medina, so visitors arrive on foot from the nearest gate.