Ayaso review: our verdict
You have to climb some steps to reach Ayaso, and the reward is there: a terrace overlooking Rahba Kedima square and the rooftops of the medina, perfect at sunset. Inside, a small room features rattan hangings, jungle wallpaper, and black-and-white graphic tiles, making it more of a creator's café than a souk restaurant.
The cuisine revives Moroccan classics with a modern touch: bissara, lamb or vegetable tagines, curry, and quinoa bowls, with genuine vegetarian options and a chocolate cake to finish. The welcome is attentive and the owner is present. It's the address for a lunch between friends during a medina tour, or a sunset pause; less so for those seeking old-school traditional cuisine and generous portions, as servings remain measured.
The dish to order: a tagine, of lamb or vegetables. The best time slot: late afternoon, for the terrace under the setting sun. The trap: expecting old-school souk dishes, as everything here is revisited.
