Eat & Drink Recommendations
There is no shortage of tasty food to be found in Marrakesh, Morocco. The aromas of spices in the souk markets and the flood of fresh fruit and vegetables give a wealth of culinary revelations to be explored.
Lunch & Dinner
Tagine
Tagine is one of the most iconic Moroccan dishes and is celebrated all over the world. The meal is traditionally served in a handmade, dome-shaped clay pot known as a Tagine which seals in all the flavourful ingredients whilst cooking. Because of the cooking method, the ingredients often include tougher cuts of meat such as shank, leg of lamb and bone-in ribs or oxtail which tenderise. The tomato-based sauce is finished with olives, lemon and herbs and is served with traditional cous cous.
Bestilla
Bestilla is a traditional Moroccan meal of a sweet and salty, savoury meat pie. The dish usually contains slow cooked, shredded meat – traditionally pigeon but more commonly chicken – in a broth of herbs and spices. Topped with a crispy pastry, it’s lightly dusted with sugar and cinnamon.
Couscous
Your tour of Morocco is not complete without trying the authentic Moroccan staple, couscous. The classic dish is served with various sides including an array of roasted vegetables and meats. It can be served plain, cooked in a Tagine, or mixed with herbs and dried fruit.
Breakfast
Fried Egg with Olives
This is one of the most traditional Moroccan breakfasts enjoyed by many Moroccans. The dish is made up of a fried egg with a runny yoke, a few black olives and olive oil. Honey might also be served over the dish. It is often served with a side of bread to scoop up the combination of ingredients which work surprisingly well together.
Sfenj
Sfenj is a type of deep-fried Moroccan fritter or donut. Served hot, it is a common family breakfast which is bought and sold early in the morning with the aroma filling the souks. It can be eaten plain, sprinkled with sugar, or soaked in honey. Perfect for those with a sweet tooth!
Fruit
Fruit is the most common breakfasts among Moroccans. It can be served with other dishes as a side, with plain yoghurt, or alone for a quick and easy morning meal. The most popular fruits are bananas, oranges, grapes, and pomegranate. As well as fresh fruit, preserved lemons, apricots, and dates are often eaten and used in Tagines and traditional dishes.
Drinks
Moroccan Tea
Different to the tea you are probably used to, traditional Moroccan mint tea is extremely popular and is extremely healthy. The entire process, including the teapot is considered an art-form and it is traditionally enjoyed at a social gathering with friends and family. Moroccan tea rooms are beautiful with traditional lanterns, tables, and seating – often small and dark with a relaxing ambiance.
Fruit Juices & Shakes
Wander the streets of Morocco to taste beautiful fresh Moroccan fruit juice. Aside from drinking mint tea and Arabic coffee, Morocco is a marvellous place to load up on Vitamin C and antioxidants. Most Moroccans cannot drink cocktails or alcohol due to their religion, as a result you’ll find a variety of the freshest, natural fruit juices and shakes you will ever drink.
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