Morocco Food: 20 Dishes to Try

A celebratory sweet and savory pie made with thin warqa pastry layers, usually filled with shredded pigeon or chicken, almonds, and spiced with cinnamon and sugar.

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A cooked salad of roasted eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and spices, served as a side dish or dip with bread, showcasing a rich blend of Moroccan flavors.

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Deep-fried potato cakes seasoned with herbs and spices, a popular and inexpensive street food often served in a baguette with harissa sauce.

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A square-shaped Moroccan flatbread with a flaky texture, typically served for breakfast or as a snack with honey, cheese, or butter.

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This traditional slow-roasted whole lamb, renowned for its crispy skin and incredibly tender meat, is a celebratory dish often found in specialized eateries.

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More than just a drink, this sweet green tea with fresh mint is a symbol of Moroccan hospitality, traditionally served with great care.

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A delicate, flower-shaped sesame cookie, deep-fried and drenched in honey, often served with Harira, especially during Ramadan.

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A warm, comforting broth with garden snails, spiced with aniseed, thyme, and other herbs, a signature street food experience at Djemaa El-Fna.

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This version, with preserved lemon and olives, offers a balanced sweet and tangy flavor. It is a slow-cooked stew, perfect for sharing.

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This rich tomato and lentil soup is a classic evening meal traditionally served in the bustling food stalls near the Koutoubia.

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These tender white beans are stewed with tomatoes and cumin, serving as a hearty, budget-friendly meal found at market stalls.

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This Berber pizza is buried in hot sand to cook, resulting in a unique charred, earthy crust stuffed with spiced meat, onions, and herbs.

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Commonly includes almond paste, honey, and orange blossom water, wrapped in thin phyllo dough or fried. Perfect with tea.

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Traditionally served on Fridays, this dish features fluffy steamed semolina grains piled high with a hearty stew of seven distinct vegetables and often tender meat, simmered in a rich, aromatic broth.

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Simple yet flavorful skewers of marinated and grilled meat, typically lamb, beef, or chicken, a ubiquitous street food found at markets and casual eateries.

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Fresh, unaged mountain goat cheese unique to the Rif region, served with local olive oil and bread for a simple, earthy breakfast.

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A popular vegetarian version of the iconic tagine, showcasing seasonal vegetables like potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and chickpeas, simmered with aromatic spices in the traditional conical pot.

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