Le Jardin Royal Mansour review: our verdict
No need to stay at the Royal Mansour to step through its doors: Le Jardin, its most relaxed dining room, welcomes guests under pergolas amidst vegetation designed by landscape architect Luis Vallejo, just steps from the main pool. In the kitchen, the menu, inspired by Ibn Battuta, journeys from Japan to the Mediterranean: sushi and sashimi, wok dishes, steamed plates, grilled fish and meats over wood fires, with nods to Morocco such as the Gharb crisp.
One sits here for a long lunch, as a couple or with friends, and for the craftsmanship that adorns every corner, almost a visit in itself. The service is polished, and the wine list seeks out real winemakers from the Rhône. Not for a hearty meal at a reasonable price: portions remain measured, and some dishes appear quite light in relation to the bill.
The dish to order: grilled wild prawns, of good size, with homemade fries. The catch: a fresh day, everything takes place outdoors, with no indoor backup; bring a jacket. The good slot: summer, the low season, when one secures a nice table even without a reservation.



