Morocco: Dishes

Couscous

Steamed semolina with vegetables and meat.

💡 Did you know? It is traditionally eaten on Fridays.

Tagine

A stew from the clay pot of the same name.

💡 Did you know? The conical lid keeps steam in the pot.

Harira

A hearty soup of lentils, chickpeas and tomato.

💡 Did you know? It breaks the fast during Ramadan.

Pastilla

A filo pie, sweet-savoury with pigeon or chicken.

💡 Did you know? It is dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar.

Merguez

A spicy red sausage of lamb or beef with lots of paprika.

💡 Did you know? It is often eaten grilled.

Briouat

Small fried pastry parcels, sweet or savoury.

💡 Did you know? Popular at festive occasions.

Zaalouk

A salad dip of aubergine and tomato.

💡 Did you know? Bread is dipped into it.

Msemen

A flaky, folded flatbread.

💡 Did you know? A breakfast classic with honey.

Rfissa

Chicken with lentils over torn flatbread.

💡 Did you know? A warming celebration dish.

Bissara

A creamy broad-bean soup with olive oil.

💡 Did you know? A cheap, filling winter meal.