Food
Moroccan food guide
Slow-cooked tagines, Friday couscous, street food in the medinas and the ritual of mint tea, plus how to eat well and safely.
Tagine, couscous, pastillaMint tea everywhereStreet food after dark
Eat like a local
Classic dishes
What to eat
Lamb with prunes and almonds, chicken with preserved lemon and olives, Friday couscous, pastilla, and tanjia in Marrakech.
Street food
Markets and night stalls
Msemmen with honey, harira with dates, grilled brochettes and fresh orange juice. How to choose a stall you can trust.
Tea
The mint tea ritual
Green tea, fresh mint and plenty of sugar, poured from high above to make a foam. Refusing a glass can feel rude, so accept at least one.
Customs
Table manners and Ramadan
Eating with bread from a shared dish, using the right hand, and what changes for visitors during the month of Ramadan.
Hungry for recommendations?
Ask Abdo where locals eat in the city you are visiting.