Driving the news: Owner Fouad Zoubaa says the restaurant and bar at 4923 N. College Ave. will be opening soon, serving "good Moroccan food and a great atmosphere."
Renderings show an upscale space filled with low tables, bold colors and patterns, lanterns, plenty of plants and a large bar.
Zoom in: Moroccan food is a blend of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and African influences.
Lamb, chicken, seafood and couscous are staples. Tagines, a slow-cooked stew, are probably the cuisine's best-known dish.