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Saturday evening we headed downtown to Marrakesh. We had never been there before and it's a bit hard to find, but thank goodness we had jason's trustworthy navigation directing us. It wasn't that it was so hard to find, the address is simple, it's really that it is a dark building with no windows and just the name (as pictured above) on the building. Next store is a big pizza place with lots of neon, so I think i was also distracted when looking.

Anyway, to get inside, you knock with a large door knocker and they peak out of a peephole to make sure you are ok, then they let you in. Sounds a bit sketchy, right? Inside is nice, but at first they only let you into a little reception and coat check area. Once your entire party has arrived, they pull back some thick curtains so that you can walk through the dining area. The first impression is wild. It's pretty dark, (no windows remember), and low funky lighting throughout. All the tables are low to the ground and are surrounded by couches. We sort of knew what to expect, but it was much cooler in person.

We walked back through the main dining room to "the club". The club has it's own bar and own dining area. It also has a dance floor. So, after waiting for a few more parties to arrive, a belly dancer came out and did her thing. She even took people from each table to dance with her. Monica was the lucky one from our table and she did great. She was a really good sport about it, I was already preparing the redirection scheme if she was planning on pulling me up there.

After the belly dancing, we settled into our 7 course meal. We started with fresh bread with a variety of marinated vegetables. Then we moved on to a large phyllo dough pastry stuffed with shredded chicken, almonds, and egg. The entire thing was topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon. I think this was my favorite because it was the most unique and I wouldn't think of putting powdered sugar on chicken, but it works.

The next course was two entire chickens with olives. Now is a good time to tell you that everything is family style off the same plate and eaten with your fingers.  So, we were all digging into the greasy delicious chicken with our hands and having a good time. (At the beginning of the meal they brought warm water and a towel for us all to wash up and your napkin is basically a hand towel) Next up was a choice of lamb or beef. The group decided on beef and out came skewers of beef for all. We then had couscous with squash and carrots. For the couscous, they did provide spoons. The couscous was good, however we were so stuffed by then, that we didn't eat much.

The desserts started after the couscous. First was a basket of fruit and nuts. Even though we were stuffed, we all managed to chow down on apples, oranges, and nuts. Next came individual baklava for everyone and hot mint tea. The combination was astounding. After eating they provide you with warm perfumed towels for cleanup and out you go.

The entire experience was about 3 hours long and I highly recommend it. It is a unique way to hang with friends and especially good for people who are tired of traditional restaurants. I was a little nervous given the fact that I don't eat much meat and tend to have a weak stomach, but it was really fun and delicious and I would definitely go back.