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128 | DESTINATION GUIDES Casablanca Morocco DIALLING CODE +212 CURRENCY MAD FROM THE AIRPORT Visit the Europcar desk on arrival for special easyJet infl ight rates. Holiday Taxis (easyJet.holiday taxis.com) take you from home to the airport, then city or destination. TAXI The journey to the centre takes 30 minutes and costs MAD200–MAD250. Trains depart every hour to Casa Voyageur from 6am– 10pm. The journey takes 35 minutes. Tickets: MAD35–MAD50. BON APPETIT UP TO €15 La Grillardière (Rue Taha Houcine, tel: 0522 484 929) Expect succulent brochettes (grilled meats) at this charming restaurant. UP TO €30 TGI Friday’s (4 Rue Bahr al Yabane) Try TGI’s restaurant or dessert bar. The funky memorabilia and dishes never fail to please. UP TO €50 Ryad Zitoun (31 Boulevard Rachidi, tel: 0522 223 927) Restaurant serving delicious Moroccan cuisine in a beautiful, traditional homely setting. Order the prune tagine. EXCLUSIVE La Bavaroise (135 Rue Allal ben Abdallah, tel: 0522 311 760) A great place for those who appreciate a friendly atmosphere. Try seasonal menus featuring seafood with a glass of wine from the fabulous selection. AFTER DARK LOW KEY Le Nôtre (86 Boulevard Moulay Rachid, tel: 0522 396 190) Sample the mouthwatering delicacies of this classy, international café, while sipping on excellent coffee or tea. LIVE MUSIC Le Diplomate (27 Avenue de l’Armée Royale, tel: 0522 313 011) The refi ned piano bar at Hotel Royal Mansour Méridien is relaxing with live entertainment in the evenings. LATE & LIVELY Le Boudoir (6 Rue Mer de Chine, tel: 052 279 7175) Open from 9pm– 4am, this hip Parisianstyle lounge has cool weekly theme nights such as “I love Paris”. THIS MONTH SHOP Founded in 1903, Yazami is a wellestablished name for homemade goods: fresh cheeses and the best sellou (cake) in town (40 Boulevard Bir Anzarane). SEE On Christmas Eve you can join the carolers by candelight at 7pm and communion at 11.30pm in St John’s Anglican Church (Rond Point LeClerc, next to the Hyatt). GO Racine is the trendiest district of Casablanca. Find the Twin Centre buildings where all the hippest cafés and boutiques are. Don’t miss the interesting mix of markets and mosques. ESCAPE A new motorway has reduced travel time to Marrakech to two hours. Pop down for the day and enjoy all that this vibrant city has to offer – including Jemaa el Fna market, a real treat for the senses. TAXI TAXI RAMADA ALMOHADES ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This comfortable hotel is ideally located, just a 10-minute walk from the Medina and Mohamed Square, making it a perfect spot to start your city tour. Breakfast included. From €72, book at holidays. easyJet.com. Visit WWW.LOVEMYFRAMES.COM for the widest range of designer sunglasses & frames on the internet NO WAY! The Portuguese originally named Casablanca “Casa Branca”. It was renamed Casa Blanca by the Spanish hundreds of years later. Cara Warkentin Catania Italy DIALLING CODE +39 CURRENCY € FROM THE AIRPORT Visit the Europcar desk on arrival for special easyJet infl ight rates. Holiday Taxis (easyJet.holiday taxis.com) take you from home to the airport, then city or destination. TAXI A trip to the centre costs about €20. Route 457 leaves every 20 minutes from 5am–8pm, stopping in the centre and the central train station. Tickets: €1 (ticket machine); €1.30 (onboard). BON APPETIT UP TO €15 Bar Scardaci (5 Piazza San Domenico, tel: 095 332 211) Warm up over a hot drink and tasty Sicilian fast food in this cosy little bar, open 24/7. UP TO €30 Taverna Coppola (49–51 Via Coppola, tel: 095 715 3662) This traditional pizzeria is the perfect place to kick start your evening with huge pizzas or moreish pasta. The friendly waiters and great food mean you might not want to leave. UP TO €50 Trattoria Il Mare (7 Via San Michele, tel: 095 317 024) A chilled-out venue which attracts plenty of locals thanks to its top quality fare. The name means seafood restaurant, so you’d be a fool to miss any of the delicious fi sh dishes. EXCLUSIVE Ai Lumi Di Oliveri Salvatore (65 Via Verdi, tel: 095 313 321) Located within the heart of the city walls this luxury restaurant has an elaborate menu. Take your pick from sensational homemade pasta, delicate fi sh or hearty meat dishes. AFTER DARK LOW KEY Rosso Mela Cafè (55 Via Santa Filomena, tel: 095 250 3321) This cool café-wine bar tucked away on a narrow little street is ideal for a leisurely, pre-dinner drink. LIVE MUSIC Mammut (20 Via San Lorenzo, tel: 095 715 2355) This cultural space is an art gallery, restaurant and wine bar, and it also hosts some impressive live music nights. Enjoy a happy hour cocktail while listening to some chilled-out jazz. LATE & LIVELY Agorà Hostel (6 Piazza Currò, tel: 095 723 3010) A trendy pub housed within this youth hostel provides one of the best nights out in the city. Built in a cave and surrounded by ancient ruins, this rustic venue promises one seriously lively night. THIS MONTH SHOP Browse Sicily’s fi nest produce at Fratelli Motta, a small shop selling beautiful, handcrafted souvenirs and gifts (1 Via Etnea). SEE At this time of year, Catania’s squares are positively buzzing with traditional events, markets and festive celebrations. If you fi nd it a little too cold outdoors, the Bellini Theatre hosts performances throughout the month (12 Via Perrotta, teatromassimobellini.it). GO Lidi Playa is a long stretch of white, sandy coastline. At this time of year it will be deserted, but just as idyllic: take a stroll along the beach, dine in local restaurants or wait till sundown and hit the clubs. ESCAPE Indulge in some fun winter sports while on Sicily this month. The nearby Mount Etna volcano is covered in snow and the area buzzes with local thrill-seekers. The bus takes about an hour from Catania and leaves from the central train station square. NO WAY! After Tuscany, Sicily has Italy’s secondhighest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites – there are fi ve of them! Alessandro Di Maio/ laspecula.com For 10% off your fi rst order enter eJ10 at the checkout
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