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Learn About Ashura

Flames of a bonfire burn bright orange in the dark. Wood can be seen through the flames.

Ashura in Morocco: A Puzzling Celebration

Mabrouk laawasher (laawacher) is an expression one constantly hears in Morocco during the first ten days of the Islamic year. It means, “Happy ten days.” But the good wishes aren’t for the new year...

Walnuts, almonds and dates are mounded into a Moroccan serving dish. This assortment is a traditional food item to serve on Ashura.

Islam

Day of Ashura – Religious Meaning and Moroccan Traditions

In Morocco, there’s no mistaking when the Islamic lunar month of Muharram draws near. It’s the time of year, not long after Eid al Adha, when the startling, noisy blast of firecrackers can be heard...

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...

Make Ahead for Breakfast

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 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, it’s...

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...

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...

Classic Favorites

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...

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

The word bessara refers not only to this Moroccan Split Pea Soup or Dip recipe, but also to a tasty Moroccan dried fava bean dip that’s prepared in similar fashion. For the split pea bessara, the dried split peas...

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

Seafood Bastilla is a great do-ahead special occasion dish. Hiding beneath that crispy pastry is a zesty vermicelli filling chock-full of shrimp, calamari and fish.

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

This recipe for Moroccan Fish Tagine with Chermoula and Vegetables is one of the most popular ways to prepare fresh fish in Morocco. First the fish is marinated in a zesty herb and spice mixture called chermoula, then...

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 Chicken and Poultry

Moroccan Roasted Chicken with Preserved Lemon, Olives and Onion Sauce

A m'qualli style roast chicken with preserved lemon and olives. Plan ahead because this wonderful dish requires overnight marinating for best flavor.

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

If the only Moroccan kefta tagine you’re familiar with is the famous Kefta Mkaouara with Tomato Sauce, it’s time to try another version. Here, seasoned meatballs are poached in a fragrant onion and butter...

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

Kefta is the Moroccan Arabic term for ground meat or minced meat, with or without classic Moroccan seasoning that includes at a minimum paprika, cumin, onion and fresh herbs. At most Moroccan butcher shops, meat is...