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Visiting Marrakesh, the former imperial city in western Morocco offers a glance into chaotic and delightful, spellbinding, and mysterious metropolis. Home to mosques, palaces and gardens, the medina densely packed, walled medieval city dating to the Berber Empire, with mazelike alleys where thriving souks (marketplaces) sell traditional textiles, pottery and jewelry.
Moroccan street food is legendary and the best place to sample the wide variety is Djemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech. We’ve listed out 5 must-try dishes during your visit to Marrakesh, Morocco.
Harira
A traditional Moroccan and Algerian soup served mostly during Ramadan, it is a popular starter and is also eaten on its own as a light snack. This classic Moroccan comfort soup is made with tomatoes, 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 and restaurants, and you can even find it sold as a street food. Locals usually enjoy a bowl of harira alongside chebakia (next item on the list!).
Chebakia
Chebakia is a classic Moroccan pastry that no one can resist while in Marrakech. Made of strips of dough rolled to resemble a rose, deep-fried until golden, then coated with a syrup made of honey and rosewater and sprinkled with sesame. Also known as mkharka, it’s usually served during Ramadan and for special occasions.
Tagine
Arguably the national dish of Morocco, Tagine is a traditional slow-simmered stew of chicken pieces braised with spices, garlic, onion, olives, and preserved lemons. Named after the earthenware pot in which it is cooked, some of the must-try tagine varieties are lamb/beef with prunes and chicken with pumpkins.
B’stilla
B’stilla, pronounced pas-tee-ya is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Traditionally made with squab or pigeon, the Moroccan dish b’stilla is a spiced, savory and slightly sweet meat pie, layered with exotic flavors, encased in tender phyllo and baked to golden, buttery perfection.
B’ssara
B’ssara is quite famous delicacy in the northern Morocco. It is garnished with fresh favas or cumin and paprika. Start your day right by enjoying a bowl of b’ssara—Moroccan’s typical breakfast guaranteed to keep your belly full until lunchtime!
