A couple of months ago, I told you about the delicious breakfast croissant sandwich I enjoyed at The Mara. It was on my agenda to order again (and I did later in the trip), but the first morning I went to grab breakfast to bring back to the room, I spotted something new on the menu: The African Breakfast Platter (they’ve also added Bobotie). The platter consisted of scrambled eggs, pap, chakalaka, and grilled tomatoes. This all sounded delicious, but what really grabbed my attention was that it was served with merguez sausage. This alone had me sold!
African Breakfast Platter, The Mara 2011, $6.79
I gathered our food and drinks, paid, and headed back to the room. Matt’s not a breakfast person, but he was intrigued by what was on my plate. The scrambled eggs were fluffy, and there were a lot of them. The pap and chakalaka were awesome; I love spicy food, especially at breakfast. The grilled tomatoes weren’t my favorite part of the meal. I’m just not a fan of tomatoes that are prepared in the fashion. I love tomatoes so I gave it an honest try, but I still didn’t care for them. Matt likes them grilled, but by the time he tasted one, it had become cold and unappealing to him. Otherwise, they were fine as they were warm when I had ordered the plate.
The best part was what had initially grabbed my attention: the merguez. This lamb sausage had some serious kick that snuck up on you and hit you in the back of the throat. I loved it, and should it still be on the menu next visit, see if I can order it alone as a side. Matt tasted it and thought it was fantastic as well.
I hope this item stays on the menu, as it brings some of the flavors found in the other restaurants to The Mara. As enjoyable as they are, some people just can’t eat Mickey waffles every day! Or, as Matt had ordered that morning, a Cheese Danish. 
Have you spotted this breakfast item at The Mara, and if so, did you give it a try?
I’m glad to see that they are starting to add other things to Mara at breakfast instead of just the standard stuff. I have a question, I’ve got a ressie for Restaurant Marrakesh (first time eating there) and can’t decide if I want the lamb shank over couscous or the feast that has the merguez as part of a platter. I’ve heard so many good things about both.
I agree with you; it’s nice to be able to order a quick-service dish that’s inspired, especially in such a well-themed resort!
Regarding Marrakesh, I have yet to dine there (Matt has gone once many years ago). We had meant to go last year for Candlelight Processional, but needed to cancel. We will likely go this year. That being said, I may not be the best of help in answering, but here are my thoughts: Personally, I like to able to sample many items than be relegated to one entree. For that reason alone, the Feast options make the most sense for me. When dining with Matt, we may each order an appetizer and share, while he’ll go on to order and entree and I may order another appetizer as my meal. With the Feasts, also take into consideration the other items it comes with. Do they all sound delicious to you? If you are wary on some, perhaps the Lamb Shank may be the better option. And if you do decide on that route, you can always ask before you order if you can get a side of the merguez!