Welcome to the Flavours of Morocco

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Welcome to the Flavours of
Morocco
Embark on a culinary journey. Discover Moroccan cuisine: a vibrant
blend of Berber, Arab, and European influences. It's a tapestry of tastes
from the heart of North Africa. It's known for aromatic spices and slowcooked dishes. Savour sweet-and-savoury combinations. It earned
UNESCO status in 2010.

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Tagine: The Heart of
Moroccan Cooking
Slow-Cooked
Stew
Signature Spices
Cooking Time
Tagine is named
Flavours include
ginger, cumin,
Patience is key.
turmeric, and saffron.
time of 2-4 hours
after its
earthenware pot.
This dish includes
meat and
vegetables. Lamb,
chicken, or beef are
common.
Regional variations
add honey and
almonds. Try Tagine
Kefta with tomatoes
and eggs.
Expect a cooking
for rich,
developed
flavours.

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Couscous: The Friday
Tradition
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Semolina Staple
Friday Feast
Couscous is steamed
Enjoyed after mosque
stew of meat and
requires precise steaming
semolina. It's served with a
vegetables. Raisins and
argan oil enhance it.
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2
prayer on Fridays. The dish
for a light texture.
Annual Consumption
Moroccans consume 7kg of couscous. It is a beloved and
important meal.

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Pastilla: Sweet and Savoury
Delight
Sweet and
Savoury
Special Occasions
shredded chicken or
Icing sugar and
at celebrations.
eggs.
unique contrast. It
Flaky Pastry
Pastilla features
pigeon, almonds, and
cinnamon create a
represents Moroccan
culinary artistry.
Traditionally served
Expect a preparation
time of 3 hours.

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Harira: The Ramadan Soup
Tomato Base
Harira is a rich, tomato-based soup. Lentils, chickpeas,
and meat enrich it.
Flavourful Herbs
Coriander, parsley, and lemon add flavour. It is served
during Ramadan to break the fast.
Nourishing Properties
It is known for restorative qualities. Key ingredients
include tomatoes, chickpeas, and lentils.

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Mechoui: A Festive Roast
Herb Marinade
Marinated with
herbs and spices.
Whole Roasted
Lamb
Mechoui is
traditionally
cooked in a pit
oven. It's a symbol
of hospitality.
Slow-roasting
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3
makes it very
tender.
Celebration
Centrepiece
It is a centrepiece
of celebrations and
feasts. The roasting
time is 4-6 hours.

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Mint Tea: The Drink of
Hospitality
Green Tea Base
Frothy Pour
Mint tea is made with green
It's poured from a height. It
tea, fresh mint, and sugar.
creates a frothy top.
Social Gesture
Served as a gesture of friendship. Moroccans consume sugar in
mint tea.