The culinary specialties of Marrakech

What better way to immerse yourself in the culture of a country than to taste its cuisine. Discover in this article, the essential dishes and the most emblematic of Marrakech.

Couscous

It is the essential specialty of Morocco! Couscous is the emblematic dish of the Maghreb region. It is usually served in a dish in traditional terracotta with a vegetable stew and an assortment of meats such as beef, lamb or chicken.

Tajine

Family and friendly, tagine is the traditional dish of Morocco. It consists a mixture of meats, fish, vegetables and spices, allowing it to be indefinitely different. It is eaten by hand, accompanied by small pancakes of bread

Tanjiya

Tanjiya is the symbolic dish of Marrakech culture.
Historically, it was prepared on Friday evenings by men and for
men, for certain occasions.

 

Tanjiya is made up of pieces of meat varnished with a marinade of salt, saffron, cumin, ras-el-hanout and a little water. Add to this a little garlic, olive oil, candied lemon and smen (rancid local butter). The Moroccan know-how and the complexity of the dish lie in its cooking.

 

The tanjia is prepared the day before and must cook all night in hot ashes in a jar covered with paper to be ready the next day.

Mint flavored tea

A symbol of conviviality and sharing, mint tea is the essential drink of Marrakech. The infusion of green tea, water and sugar, accompanied by its small pastries offers a moment of relaxation and sharing.

Pastilla

Pastilla is a puff pastry made from onions, poultry or fruit. sea, which is served before the main course. It is a traditional dish intended for special events such as parties or weddings. Pastilla can be enjoyed both savory and sweet. It is then prepared with honey and almonds, accompanied by a cream called “knaffa”.

Briouate

Briouate, which means “envelope”, is the Moroccan samosa. It is the flagship appetizer for aperitifs. It is made from wheat dough, forming a triangular donut, which can be stuffed with chicken, cheese, tuna, minced meat or even vegetables.

Msemen

Msemen is the delicious and delicately flaky pancake from the Maghreb. It is cooked on a cast iron plate. Its particularity is that it can be enjoyed either sweet, with honey or sugar, or savory with an assortment of meats, vegetables and onions.

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