Le Trica

Le Trica is a bar-restaurant in central Casablanca with a decor inspired by New York and a reputation for good food at fair prices. It is on Rue Al Moutanabbi, and it is a place to eat, drink and watch football in a warm, trendy setting.

Food is a big part of the appeal. The dishes are generous and the salads are known for being good value, and the house speciality, called the Rustique, is the dish to try. This makes Le Trica a good option if you want a proper meal with your drinks rather than bar snacks, and it is easy to settle in for a whole evening once you have a table.

Match nights are the liveliest times. When a big game is on, customers gather in front of the screens, and the atmosphere becomes friendly and boisterous. If you want a quieter evening, choose a night without major fixtures or arrive earlier. Booking ahead is wise for match nights and weekends, when tables can be hard to find. Ask when you book whether there is a quieter area away from the screens if you mainly want to eat and talk. The New York-style decor gives the room a different feel from the traditional Moroccan settings you will see elsewhere in the city.

Le Trica suits groups of friends, sports fans and travellers looking for a sociable, relaxed evening among locals rather than tourists. Prices are moderate, and dress is casual. As with all bars in Morocco, carry ID and be aware that bar opening may change during Ramadan. Opening hours are not published by the regional tourism council, so call ahead if you are planning around a particular match or want to be sure the kitchen is still serving.

The bar is in central Casablanca, a short taxi ride from Parc de la Ligue Arabe, the Sacré-Cœur and the restaurants of the Gauthier district. It fits well into an evening that starts with a sunset drink at one of the city's rooftop bars or with dinner at a restaurant nearby. Petits taxis are easy to find on the main boulevards.