Fez — La Sqala is on the western edge of the Old Medina, near the port and not far from Hassan II Mosque on the Casablanca seafront. It’s a good stop before or after a walk in the medina. Tram stops are a short walk away, and taxi drivers know the name.
Breakfast is the big draw. Warm breads come fresh from the oven. You get msemen and baghrir with honey, amlou, olive oil, and jams. Eggs can come with khlii. Mint tea is poured nonstop. It is basic, good, and filling.
The place sits in a restored cannon bastion with thick walls and blue doors. The garden has trees, small fountains, and colorful tiles. It feels calm even though the port is close by. Tables are low, lamps hang above, and staff move quickly with trays of tea and tagines.
At lunch and dinner, the menu sticks to favorites. You will find slow-cooked tagines, couscous on set days, pastilla, and grilled fish and seafood. Salad plates come as a small spread, so you can taste many flavors. Portions are generous and easy to share.
Service is friendly and used to first-time visitors. If you want to try more, ask for a mix of salads before your main. Families like the open garden, and solo guests can take a corner table with tea and relax.
Hours run from early breakfast through lunch and dinner. Weekends are busy, so book ahead or come early. Prices are mid-range for Casablanca. You get strong value in the fresh bread, olives, tea, and steady cooking.
In the end, La Sqala works because it is simple. The garden is pretty, the building is historic, and the food tastes like home cooking. It’s a calm spot to sit down, eat well, and enjoy a bit of old Casablanca.
