Moroccan Sweets and Pastries
Stuffed with almond paste, dusted with confectionery sugar and flaking with each bite, Moroccan pastries are reserved for special occasions. Cooking is regarded as an extravagant art. Large meals are prepared for births, circumcisions, weddings and many holidays. Just after the main dish, pastries take their course to add a sweet touch before the seasonal […]
Top 10 Places To Eat When Traveling To Marrakech
Marrakech is a hot spot for Moroccan cuisine, serving all types of traditional dishes with Asian, French, and Italian influences. Each of the Top 10 restaurants has a distinct and alluring atmosphere all with there own unique signiture styles. Dar Moha Tables are delicately set with rose petals and candlelight under the vibrant green banana […]
Rick’s Cafe in Casablanca: A Morocco Travel Special with Piano Bar & Old Hollywood Dining Experience
The 1942 classic Hollywood movie Casablanca is full of romance and political espionage set against a backdrop of wartime conflict in Casablanca, Morocco. Deceit, danger, love, and betrayal are all common themes in this critically acclaimed and Academy Award winning film starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid. Its characters, dialogue, and music have […]
A History Tour of Moroccan Dates – 45 Varieties & Delicious Recipes
Dates have played an important part in Moroccan cuisine for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence suggests the cultivation of dates all the way back in 6,000 BC in Arabia. The date palm was a major source of life for thousands of people throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa and is said to have provided […]
A Taste of Morocco: Vegetarian Dining The Amanouz Cafe
After reading all about the traditional cuisine and sweet mint tea of Morocco I was more than ready to experience it myself when I headed to Amanouz Café in Northampton, Massachusetts. Located on Main Street this unassuming café specializes in the mouth-watering aromas and sumptuous tastes of Moroccan cuisine transporting it from the North African […]
Bread Baking Tour To Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains With A Berber Family
Akin to Spain, bread in Morocco is a key component of any Moroccan diet. There is an ancient proverb, “manage with bread and butter until God sends honey”. This ancient saying affirms that there is availability of bread to all groups in Morocco. For example, the Berbers of the Rif Mountains sustained themselves with bread made […]
Moroccan Saffron In The Taliouine Mountainside
For all of you foodies out there I’m sure you’ve heard of a little thread-like spice called saffron. I’m also sure you know that its deep red color and pungent aroma can set you back a few dollars. But, for all you true spice lovers, the benefits definitely outweigh the cost. What it is Saffron […]
The Couscous Tradition Of Morocco
Couscous or more affectionately known as seksu or sikuk, is the national dish of Morocco. The origins of the dish’s name is still a mystery, but many attribute it to the hissing sound as its steam moves through the holes of the couscoussière (steamer). While in most Moroccan families this rolled semolina cereal is prepared and eaten on […]
Moroccan Dinner – Family Tour, Couscous And Sweet Mint Tea
As you may already have assumed from previous posts, Moroccan people are extremely hospitable and always ready to lend a hand. It is not uncommon for a new friend to invite you into their home and proudly share a meal with you. While Moroccans are very accepting and eager to welcome foreigners it is very […]
Bizarre Foods of Morocco- For The Exotic Traveler
[sc_youtube aspect_ratio=”4:3″ video_id=”E_K_vnVEwXY”]Check out this Bizarre Foods episode with Andrew Zimmern from the Travel Channel. To become immersed deep within the culture Zimmern is willing to eat pretty much anything that comes his way, this time it happens to be K’lia a Moroccan breakfast food served with eggs.
