moroccan food
Food speaks a universal language that is transferred as commerce to all creeds. In Marrakesh and all of Morroco, there are many traditional foods that hold both meaning and rich taste. During your travels, you should taste these various foods and learn about the Morrocan culture while doing so. Here in this blog, you’ll be introduced to many of the delicious and cultured foods it offers.
1. Tagine
Tagine is a common dish in Morroco and Merrekesh that contains a variety of different foods inside of a traditional clay earthenware pot. The beautiful part of Tagine is how versatile the can become. Any chef can mix up a variety of different ingredients for the dish. From lamb to fish, to chicken you name it. Mix in a plethora of different spices and herbs or other herbal ingredients to make a tasty concoction for your taste buds to jump for joy over. Make sure you taste as many tagine dishes as possible while staying in Morroco.
2. Couscous
This dish here is paramount for you to try when staying in Marrakesh. A national dish of Morroco and a traditional dish that dates back to the Berber tribes, Couscous is a famous dish in North Africa. With a number of different varieties to choose from, Couscous at its core is a dish made of semolina grains, topped with vegetables and meat of your choosing. Couscous is known to be popular on Fridays after prayer as well. 3. Snail soup Snail soup is a great Morrocan snack to eat for your travels in Morroco. It is usually used with toothpicks to pluck the snails out and at times the soup is used for fevers or indigestion to alleviate symptoms. The soup is also equipped with 15 different spices to excite your taste buds even further.
4. B’ssara
Made with dried fava beans, B’ssara is known to be somewhat of a delicacy in Morocco. The main ingredients include olive oil, fava beans, garlic, cumin, and Kosher. It is a nice delectable for your early morning ventures in Morroco or at any time while traveling.
5. Harira
Harira is another traditional food in Morroco that is usually served during Ramadan. The soup is mixed with herbs and spices, as well as your choice of noodles or rice, chickpeas as well. The recipes vary and have been passed down from generation to generation. It is a great, tasty meal for any time of year in Morroco and is a must-taste in your travels.
6. Chermoula
Chermoula For the fish lovers seeking a new thrill in dishes, Chermoula is your dish. A thickly layered dish mixed with fish, such as sardines in a tagine combined with rich accessories like potatoes, and peppers. It is said to have a relish like texture when cooked properly and can be used to marinate other dishes such as shellfish. This can prove to be a great dipping sauce or something to cover your favorite fish dishes for that extra bit of flavor. Just like any other food, Chermoula has its variations based on location, however, its main ingredient is fish.
7. B’stilla This dish is a great alternative to pie lovers. Traditionally pigeon or squab meat is the main ingredient for this Morrocan meat pie. It is now served with chicken and was once said to be exclusive to royalty. There are a variety of spices that you can add to this dish that can change the flavor tremendously. While traveling Morroco and Merrekesh, try seeing if you can find spots that serve the traditional B’stilla with Pigeon or squab.
8. Zaalouk Zaalouk is is a Morrocan eggplant salad that is a combination of cooked eggplant with spices and tomatoes that are sure to make your stomach smile with pure glee. Try this traditional Morrocan dish on your travels in the country and explore the new types of food. This isn’t a cold salad, it is a warm salad that is best served as a side for the main cuisine. Add some bread to this side and you have the perfect appetizer for your cuisine.
9. Kebabs Ever want to try all of these different meats listed on this post in one with all of their delectable and flavored spices in one? Try one of Morroco’s famous kebabs. Imagine a mixture of Morroco’s famous meats roasted over an open grill right in front of you and mixed with delicious roasted vegetables in between each savory piece of meat. What’s better than that? Couscous on its side, or below it, for an even better combination of flavor that will explode in your mouth. Make sure to swing your taste buds over to any vendor selling kebabs while staying in Morroco.
10. Mechoui This North African dish is a roasted lamb dish that is served at a high frequency in Morroco. Using your imagination, think of a roasted lamb in combination with rich spices and herbs to challenge your thought process of a well-cooked lamb. What possibilities can come when your mouth meets this miraculous dish designed to satisfy you for a good meal. This meal is traditionally served with all the insides of the lamb inside, usually stuffed with grain to add extra flavor.
The many different cuisines of Morroco and Marrakesh provide beautiful mixtures of flavor and excitement as you try new things on your travels. These ten dishes are must-haves while visiting and should not be avoided. Try learning the recipes and bringing them back with you as well when you return home!
