Food
What to eat in Morocco: 12 dishes to try
Moroccan dishes to try: tagine, couscous, pastilla, harira, msemen, grilled fish in Essaouira and mint tea. Tanjia is the speciality of Marrakech.
12 dishes to try
- Tagine (chicken with preserved lemon, lamb with prunes, vegetables).
- Couscous, traditionally served on Friday.
- Pastilla: flaky pastry, sweet and savoury.
- Harira: tomato, chickpea and lentil soup.
- Tanjia: a Marrakech speciality, slow-cooked in an urn.
- Mechoui: slow-roasted lamb.
- Skewers and grills from the Jemaa el-Fna square.
- Msemen and baghrir for breakfast.
- Moroccan salads.
- Grilled fish in Essaouira.
- Mint tea: a gesture of welcome.
- Pastries with honey and almonds.
Tip
Eat where there are plenty of locals: it is usually a good sign.
Frequently asked questions
Which dish should I try first in Morocco?
A chicken tagine with preserved lemon, or harira soup. Both are easy to find in restaurants.
Is couscous eaten every day?
It is traditionally served on Friday, but you can find it all week in restaurants.