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Ramadan Favorites

A glass of almond milkshake sits on a table next to two straws and several scattered almonds.

Moroccan Almond Milkshake with Orange Flower Water

A quick, easy and healthy almond milkshake the Moroccan way! Blanched almonds are blended with fresh milk and a splash of orange flower water for traditional flavor.

A mound of Moroccan chebakia cookies are mounded on a decorative metal tray.

Moroccan Cookies

Halwa Chebakia or Mkharka – Moroccan Sesame Cookies with Honey

Chebakia (or mkharka) is a traditional Moroccan favorite in Ramadan and at special occasions. Honey, sesame, cinnamon, saffron, anise and orange flower water all contribute to the delicious sticky-sweet flavor of these...

Overhead photo of three different presentations of sellou, a Moroccan paste-like sweet made from ground almonds, ground sesame and flour.

Moroccan Desserts

Sellou Recipe – Sfouf or Zmita

Moroccan sellou, also called sfouf or less commonly zmita, is a rich, nutty confection of ground fried almonds, ground toasted unhulled sesame seeds, and browned flour. Flavored with cinnamon and anise and sweetened...

A platter of almond briouats, a Moroccan triangular shaped pastry filled with almond paste.

Moroccan Cookies

Almond Briouat Recipe – Moroccan Pastries with Almonds and Honey

Almond Briouats are traditional Moroccan pastries that show up on tea time tables, Ramadan iftar tables and at special occasions. They’re popular year-round and are one of the iconic Moroccan pastries which...

Photo of batbout, Moroccan pita bread, in a basket on a table.

Moroccan Breads

Batbout – Moroccan Pita Bread Recipe

Batbout is a flavorful, chewy Moroccan bread that cooks with a pocket just like pita bread. Rather than being baked in the oven like Middle Eastern pita, batbout is cooked on the stove in a pan or on a griddle, where it...

Moroccan Breads

Krachel Recipe – Moroccan Sweet Rolls with Anise, Sesame and Orange Flower Water

Krachel — also called el gors — are brioche-like Moroccan sweet rolls traditionally flavored with anise seeds, sesame seeds and orange flower water. They’re a popular offering at breakfast or tea time, where...

Overhead view of spongy semolina pancakes called beghrir. The pancakes have a honeycombed appearance and are arranged in an overlapping circular pattern on the serving dish. A small bowl of butter and honey syrup is centered on the pile of pancakes.

Moroccan Breads

Beghrir – Moroccan Semolina Pancakes

Beghrir or baghrir are spongy, melt-in-your-mouth Moroccan pancakes made from a crepe-like semolina batter. Light and tender, the pancakes are characterized by a unique honeycomb-like appearance. This is a result of...

Square, laminated pancakes called msemen are arranged in overlapping fashion on a platter. Two pats of butter and a small spoon full of jam sits on the pile of msemen.

Moroccan Breads

Basic Msemen Recipe – Square Moroccan Pancakes

These square, laminated Moroccan pancakes are called msemen or sometimes rghaif. They’re a popular breakfast and tea time treat not only in Morocco, but also Tunisia and Algeria. If you haven’t tried one...

Freshly-made round Moroccan pancakes called meloui are on a cooling rack set on a tray. Three of the pancakes can be seen cooking on a griddle in the background.

Moroccan Breads

Moroccan Meloui Recipe – Round Laminated Moroccan Pancakes or Crepes

Moroccan meloui or malawi (plural) takes its name from the Moroccan Arabic word for “rolled.” This is an apt description since indeed these laminated Moroccan pancakes—or “crepes” as some call...

bowl of Moroccan harira soup in traditional bowl. Served with dates and dried figs.

Moroccan Soups and Porridges

Harira Recipe – Moroccan Tomato Soup with Chickpeas and Lentils

Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup of tomato, lentils and chickpeas. Wonderfully fragrant with zesty seasoning, it often ranks high on lists of must-try Moroccan foods. It’s a popular offering in Moroccan homes...

Classic Moroccan Recipes

Close-up photo of Moroccan Seafood Bastilla, a savory seafood pie wrapped in crispy paper-thin pastry. The pie is garnished with cooked shrimp and thin slices of lemon.

Moroccan Fish and Seafood

Moroccan Seafood Bastilla Recipe

Overhead view of gorgeous presentation of Moroccan couscous with seven vegetables. The couscous is served in a large ceramic dish, buried beneath a variety of vegetables which are arranged over the top. A garnish of caramelized onions and raisins tops the veggies.

Couscous, Rice and Pasta

Moroccan Couscous with Seven Vegetables – Couscous Bidaoui

Marble-sized meatballs and buttey sauce in an unglazed tagine. The dish is garnished with a sprig of fresh cilantro.

Moroccan Lamb and Beef Dishes

Moroccan Meatball Tagine with Lemon and Saffron Butter Sauce

Photograph of a large, deep ceramic dish holding a Moroccan dish of chicken, lentils and onions served on a bed of shredded, stringy pan-fried crepes called rezzat el qadi.

Moroccan Chicken Rfissa – Trid with Chicken and Lentils

Steamed, broken strands of vermicelli are mounded high on a platter and decorated ground fried almonds, cinnamon and powdered sugar. Raisins can be seen throughout the vermicelli.

Couscous, Rice and Pasta

Seffa Medfouna Recipe – Broken Vermicelli or Couscous with Chicken, Lamb or Beef

A shallow clay dish with handles holds Moroccan loubia, a dish of white beans stewed in zesty tomato sauce. A small red chili pepper is centered in the dish.

Moroccan Bean Dishes

Moroccan Stewed White Beans Recipe – Loubia

Moroccan split pea soup in a black shallow metal dish. The soup is garnished with ground cumin and olive oil. A spoon is in the soup and a partial loaf of Moroccan bread and bottle of olive oil are behind the bowl.

Moroccan Salads, Sides & Dips

Moroccan Split Pea Bessara Recipe – Moroccan Split Pea Soup or Dip

A tagine base is filled with carefully arranged fish and vegetables. In the background are another prepped fish tagine as well as fresh herbs and lemon.

Moroccan Fish and Seafood

Classic Moroccan Fish Tagine with Chermoula and Vegetables

Two roasted chickens sit side-by-side on a serving platter. They are trussed and garnished with chermoula marinade and strips of preserved lemon skin. The chickens are surrounded by an onion sauce with chicken liver and green olives.

Moroccan Roasted Chicken with Preserved Lemon, Olives and Onion Sauce

overhead image of kefta brochettes on wood table with grilled onions and tomatoes

Moroccan Lamb and Beef Dishes

Moroccan Kefta Recipe – Moroccan Seasoned Ground Beef or Lamb

Make Your Own Moroccan Bread

Photo of gluten-free Moroccan bread. Two gluten-free round loaves and two gluten-free mini-baquettes sit on a white linen napkin in a bread basket on a wooden table.

Moroccan Breads

Gluten-Free Moroccan Bread (Khobz) Recipe

Making gluten-free khobz is easy with this recipe. Unlike some gluten-free bread recipes, this one yields a dough that can be shaped before baking.

two loaves of Moroccan flatbread called khobz in a traditional basket

Moroccan Breads

Moroccan Khobz Recipe – Basic Moroccan Bread Recipe

The round Moroccan bread served at most meals is called khobz, but you might also hear it referred to by Berber names of kesra in Tamazight or agroum in Tashelhit. Crusty with a course interior, it’s perfect for...