Le Trou au Mur review: our verdict
The name intrigues, the entrance is hidden, and the house has long lived as a secret of the medina. Attached to the Le Farnatchi hotel, Le Trou au Mur has made slow-roasted lamb its specialty, drawn from family recipes, alongside a daily tajine and, in the evening, a few comforting classics à la burger for those who have had enough of Moroccan cuisine.
Two atmospheres: an upstairs room with black-and-white flooring and a shaft of light, and a rooftop from which you can see the roofs and minarets of the quarter. The service is attentive, even with young children, making it a good address for a family lunch after the Ben Youssef Madrasa or the House of Photography, both nearby. Not for those seeking a light meal: the slow-roasted lamb is rich, including the fat.
The dish to order: the slow-roasted lamb, the very reason for the house's existence. The right time: dinner on the rooftop, when the medina lights up. The trap: coming on a Tuesday, the day it is closed.
