Joanna James
In a country as exotic as Morocco, you'd expect the local cuisine to be just as memorable and experiential as the country itself. Luckily, you'd be correct! From the street foods to the traditional, homecooked meals, Morocco hides some of the most amazing cuisines of the world - see what the country has in store for you.
Not strictly named after the contents of the dish, but the cutlery itself - Tajine can be as varied as the personalities of the people that make it. Suitable with any meats or seasonings, you can eat Tajine every day of the week, at different places in Morocco, and perhaps find that none of the variations tasted similar to the other. Easily found in any street food tour in Marrakech, make sure to not leave without trying this traditional feast!
Slow-cooked in a clay pot and thoroughly spiced, this dish of meat, known locally as Tanija, ensures a lovely, velvety-rich and smooth melt of meat on your palate, with strong and earthy spices. It's normally eaten with bread and holds a rich historical tradition that dates back to the time of the first Hammams.
Also known as the Moroccan crepe, Msemen is considered a breakfast or early afternoon snack - and for good reason, as a batch of freshly cooked msemen is light, tasty, and goes with sweet additions like honey or fig jam, or savoury eggs and veggies. It's a delectable little treat you can find on the beautiful, sunny mornings of Morocco, and is the perfect start to any Moroccan vacation.
You can consider the brochette to be Morocco's answer to the kebab! Being meat grilled on a stick, you can get your choice of protein and dip them into a spicy sauce for extra flavour, and help them go down with a helping of bread as well. When it comes to tourists or an establishment like the La Maison Arabe Marrakech, they may be served instead with a portion of french fries.
You may have noticed that a lot of the dishes on the list include or recommend bread, but for all the gluten-intolerant gourmets, there is a tasty alternative - Harsha, made from corn/maize. Quite delicious on its own, there are variations which will see them stuffed with veggies, cheese, and even chocolate if it's to your liking.
In Morocco, there's a certain kind of tradition on Fridays, to indulge in some couscous after prayers. Normally cooked and served with meat, each household has its variant of the dish, being the home-cooked staple that it is. As with most dishes in the country, the couscous dish is served on one large plate, for everybody to serve as they please. Keep in mind, that traditional Moroccan couscous might be quite different to how you've experienced it or how its portrayed in Western countries, so keep an open mind before you try!
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