The cuisine of Marrakech and more generally that of Morocco, is very rich and varied, there is no lack of fruit and vegetables, but also and above all spices, aromatic herbs, olives and legumes.
Cuisine
The recipes, from the past and revisited in a modern way, offer the opportunity to discover the food and wine tradition of the country, with dishes of absolute charm and extraordinary flavor.
Among the most famous dishes of Morocco and which you can have the opportunity to savor in the beautiful Marrakech, we must certainly remember:
- Lamb or Vegetarian Tajine, the term tajine indicates the container in which the foods are cooked, usually this dish is based on meat and vegetables.
- Cous Cous, one of the most popular dishes in North Africa, prepared with wheat semolina, is soaked in hot water and then seasoned with spices, accompanied by vegetables, meat or fish.
- Pastilla, it is a dish that can be considered a single dish, the taste is sweet and sour and is usually prepared with a filling of pigeon and onions, all seasoned with cinnamon.
- Briouettes, are small triangles of dough stuffed with a sweet and sour filling, mainly they are prepared with pine nuts, spices, spinach and feta, but some variants also include the use of shrimp, chicken and lemon, there is also a sweet variant of this dish, a dessert that is made with honey and peanuts.
- Harira, is a typical soup of the Moroccan culinary tradition, prepared with lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, lamb and spices.
- Moroccan salad, typical Moroccan salads, are served as an appetizer, they are made with many ingredients with light flavors and intense aromas, such as orange blossom.
- Moroccan pastries, these are typical sweets of Morocco, in particular pastries, with honey, peanuts, nuts etc ..