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What to Eat During Your Trip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to discover Morocco is through its food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can learn a lot about the country by walking through a souk full of spices, sharing mint tea with a local family, eating warm bread from a neighborhood oven or tasting a slow-cooked tagine after a long day on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moroccan cuisine is full of colour, aroma and tradition. It brings together Amazigh, Arab-Andalusian and Jewish influences, and many dishes change depending on the region, the season and the family recipe. Morocco\u2019s official tourism website describes dishes such as couscous, tagine, pastilla, mrouzia and rfissa as some of the country\u2019s most emblematic foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some Moroccan dishes and food experiences you should try during your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Tagine: the classic Moroccan dish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If there is one dish you will probably see everywhere in Morocco, it is tagine<\/strong>.
A tagine is both the name of the dish and the traditional clay pot used to cook it. The food is cooked slowly, which makes the meat, vegetables and spices full of flavour.
Some popular tagines include: chicken tagine with preserved lemon and olives, lamb tagine with prunes and almonds, vegetable tagine and beef or kefta tagine with eggs.
The best thing about tagine is that it feels simple, homemade and comforting. It is not fast food. It is food that takes time.
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Curiosity:<\/strong> the cone-shaped lid helps the steam return to the food while it cooks, keeping everything tender and full of flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Couscous: more than just a meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Couscous<\/strong> is one of the most important dishes in Moroccan culture. It is often served on Fridays, especially after the midday prayer, and it is usually shared with family.
A traditional couscous dish may include steamed semolina, vegetables, chickpeas, meat and a rich broth. But every family and region can prepare it in a slightly different way.
Couscous is not only food; it is a symbol of sharing and togetherness. In fact, the knowledge and practices related to couscous were inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, shared by Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Mauritania.
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Local tip:<\/strong> if you are invited to eat couscous in a Moroccan home, say yes. It is one of the most authentic food experiences you can have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Pastilla: sweet and savoury in one bite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pastiglia<\/strong> is one of the most surprising Moroccan dishes for many travelers. It is a crispy pastry filled traditionally with pigeon or chicken, almonds, eggs and spices, then finished with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
At first, the combination may sound unusual. Sweet, salty, crunchy and soft all in one dish but this mix of flavours is exactly what makes Moroccan cuisine so special. Pastilla is often served on special occasions, celebrations or in more traditional restaurants.

Curiosity:<\/strong> Fes is especially famous for refined Moroccan cuisine, and pastilla is one of the dishes many travelers associate with the city\u2019s culinary tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Harira: the soup with a story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Harira<\/strong> is a warm Moroccan soup made with tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, herbs and spices. Sometimes it also includes small pieces of meat or noodles.
It is especially popular during Ramadan, when many Moroccans eat it to break the fast at sunset but you can also find harira in restaurants, local caf\u00e9s and street food stalls throughout the year. It is simple, filling and full of flavour.

Try it with:<\/strong> dates, chebakia pastries or fresh bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Moroccan salads: colourful and full of flavour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you sit down for a traditional Moroccan meal, you may receive several small plates before the main dish. These are Moroccan salads<\/strong>, and they are very different from the cold green salads many travelers imagine. Some are cooked, some are spicy, some are smoky, and most are served with bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n