7 MOROCCAN FOODS TO TRY WHILE VISITING MOROCCO

7 MOROCCAN FOODS TO TRY WHILE VISITING MOROCCO

1. TAGINE

We had tagine multiple times while in Morocco. It’s a clay cooking pot with a conical lid with multiple types of dishes slow cooked inside (beef, lamb, chicken, veggies, etc). You can get it anywhere (a roadside stop, cafés, nicer restaurants to name a few places).

2. COUSCOUS

Couscous is originally from Morocco and typically served with meat or vegetable stew. Traditionally it’s prepared on the Muslim holy day (Friday) and for special occasions, but you can find it at most restaurants and cafes.

3. ZAALOUK

Zaalouk is a common side dish and typically served with crusty bread. It’s a spread made with eggplants, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and spices.

4. FISH CHERMOULA

Chermoula is a mix of herbs and spices used when grilling or baking fish and seafood. Depending on the mix, you’ll get flavors of onion, coriander, chili peppers, or saffron. Often times you’ll see it as a dipping sauce too!

5. HARIRA

This is basically a Moroccan lentil soup usually served as a starter or used during Ramadan to break the fast at dusk.

6. PASTILLA (CHICKEN OR PIGEON PIE)

If you love the mix of sweet and salty flavors than you definitely need to try pastille. This flaky pie is traditionally made with pigeon, but more commonly served with chicken now.

7. MAKOUDA

Who doesn’t love deep-fried foods? Makouda is a deep-fried potato ball dipped in spicy sauce and definitely a street food staple.

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