The 10 Famous Moroccan Dishes You Should Try

 

If you go to Morocco for vacation or for business, know that you will enjoy yourself 

gastronomically. Moroccan cuisine tops lists of the best cuisines in the world and is well 

worth exploring. You won't be disappointed with the incredible variety, flavorful seasonings 

and innovative ingredient combinations that await you.

Not going to the Maghreb anytime soon? Then pick up a Moroccan cookbook or two and 

indulge in the flavors of Morocco from the comfort of your own home. 

1.Couscous

Couscous is prepared weekly in many Moroccan homes and the presentation pictured here, couscous with seven vegetables, is one of the most popular versions. Lamb, beef or chicken are simmered with a variety of vegetables, then arranged on a beautiful pile of tender, steamed couscous grains. As with many other Moroccan dishes, everyone gathers to eat from a large communal plate.

Don't like vegetables? Then you might want to try the tfaya couscous with caramelized onions and raisins.

2.Moroccan Chicken Bastilla

Moroccan chicken bastilla is Morocco's famous take on a savory pie, and it just doesn't get any better than this. Traditionally, pigeons were the birds of choice, but here the chicken is cooked with saffron, ginger, pepper and cinnamon, then covered in a crispy warqa batter with a herb omelet and fried almonds flavored with garlic. 'Orange tree Flower water. A truly amazing fusion of flavors and textures.

If sweet and savory isn't your thing, be sure to seek out a spicy Moroccan seafood bastilla.

3.Tajine

The sky is the limit when it comes to tagine, the famous simmered Moroccan stew that 

takes its name from the traditional clay or ceramic dish in which it is traditionally cooked. 

Here is a Berber tagine with meat and vegetables. It is arranged in a conical fashion and left 

to cook until soft, which makes for a delicious and beautiful presentation. Tagines are 

traditionally eaten straight from the cooking vessel, using pieces of Moroccan bread 

(khobz) to scoop up the meat, vegetables, and sauce.

For a vegetarian version, simply omit the meat (you'll need to reduce liquids and cooking time) or try a vegetarian-only tagine:

Vegetarian tagine with carrots and chickpeas

4.Chicken with Lemon Confit and Olives














This classic and versatile dish is also one of the most famous and widespread in Morocco. And no wonder. It's utterly delicious and suitable for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive banquets. You'll find it offered in homes, restaurants, and even on the street in tiny outdoor restaurants. Shown here is a roast chicken with a presentation of candied lemons and olives, but the dish is also easily prepared in a traditional tagine or a conventional pot. Many onions are cooked to a puree consistency with saffron and ginger; candied lemons and olives are tangy additions to finish the dish.
5.Lamb or Beef With Prunes










Even if you don't normally buy prunes when you shop, don't be put off by this particular combination of sweet and salty. Your palate will be well rewarded for venturing into new Moroccan territory with this recipe for lamb or beef with prunes. The meat is cooked until tender with saffron, ginger and onions, then topped with prunes poached in syrup with cinnamon and honey. Crunchy fried almonds serve as a garnish. Still not convinced? Then maybe you'd rather try another classic Moroccan dried fruit tagine, chicken with apricots.
6.Tajine with Kefta meatballs














Moroccans like to warmly season their ground beef or lamb (kefta) with cumin, paprika 
and herbs. In its simplest form, spicy kefta is shaped and then grilled or pan-fried, but 
you'll also find kefta widely used in other dishes, like this popular meatball tagine with 
poached eggs. Despite the abundance of tomato sauce, no pasta is needed, but you'll 
want Moroccan bread instead of a fork.
Moroccan kefta recipes will give you more ideas of how Moroccans have creatively 
transformed ground meat from boring to fabulous.
7.Rfissa










There may be nothing elegant about pouring hot meat and broth over a plate of bread, but around the world, such humble dishes are considered savory and satisfying comfort food at its best. In Morocco, it takes the form of rfissa, a spectacular presentation of simmered chicken and lentils flavored with fenugreek, saffron and ras el hanout. The dish is famous for new mothers, but it is also a popular specialty to offer to family or guests on other occasions.
8.Harira









Vous trouverez toutes sortes de soupes servies dans les maisons et les restaurants marocains, mais celle-ci se démarque de la foule pour être
 uniquement marocaine et très appréciée dans tout le pays. Les variations sont innombrables, mais  la harira  est généralement une soupe à base de tomates chargée de lentilles et de pois chiches. Du riz ou de fines nouilles brisées( chaariya ) sont souvent ajoutés, tandis que le bouillon est généralement fait avec du bœuf ou de l'agneau. Cette authentique recette de harira n'entre pas dans la catégorie rapide et facile, mais l'effort pour la faire ne vous décevra pas.
9.Méchoui
Moroccan roast lamb, called méchoui, is perhaps best enjoyed in Marrakech, where the whole lamb is roasted in deep pits with steaming araar wood. But don't worry: you don't have to dig a hole in your garden if you want to try roast lamb at home. Instead, try this
    Moroccan mechoui recipe that only requires one leg or one shoulder.
10.Sardines and other fish and seafood









The waters along Morocco's vast coastline provide an abundant supply of sardines, making this tasty and very healthy fish an affordable indulgence. You can keep things super simple and just cook or grill whole sardines, but one of the most popular ways to prepare them is to stuff sardine fillets with a tangy marinade called chermoula, then fry them. It's a treat not to be missed, either as a sandwich filling or as an appetizer alongside other fish and seafood for a Moroccan-style fried fish dinner.