moroccan Recipes
69 delicious moroccan recipes from around the world
Kefta Tagine bil Beid (Moroccan Meatball Tagine with Eggs)
A flavorful and comforting Moroccan dish featuring spiced beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, finished with perfectly poached eggs. Traditionally cooked and served in a tagine, this dish is popular for breakfast but also makes a delightful lunch or light dinner.
Kefta Tagine with Eggs
A comforting and flavorful Moroccan classic featuring spiced ground beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, topped with perfectly poached eggs. Ideal for scooping with crusty bread.
Khobz (Moroccan Round Flatbread)
Khobz is a staple Moroccan round flatbread, traditionally baked in communal ovens. It's a versatile bread perfect for scooping up tagines and other flavorful dishes, forming the foundation of many Moroccan meals.
Krachel (Moroccan Anise Rolls)
Soft, sweet Moroccan rolls infused with the fragrant aroma of anise and a hint of orange blossom water, topped with toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
A classic Moroccan slow-cooked stew featuring tender lamb shoulder, sweet dried apricots, crunchy toasted almonds, and a fragrant blend of warming spices. Traditionally cooked in a tagine pot, this dish offers a beautiful balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Limoun Marakad (Salt-Preserved Lemons)
Authentic Moroccan salt-preserved lemons, a foundational ingredient in many North African dishes. The rind is prized for its intense, complex citrus flavor, mellowed by the preserving process.
Loubia (Moroccan White Beans in Tomato Sauce)
A hearty and comforting Moroccan staple featuring tender white beans simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. Perfect served with crusty bread for dipping.
M'hancha (Moroccan Almond Snake Pastry)
M'hancha, meaning 'the snake' in Moroccan Arabic, is a visually stunning and delicious coiled pastry filled with a fragrant almond paste. This festive dessert is often served during celebrations and special occasions.
Maakouda (Moroccan Potato Fritters)
Deliciously spiced mashed potato patties, fried to a perfect golden crisp. A popular Moroccan street food, often served stuffed inside warm bread with a side of harissa.
Mechoui (Whole Roasted Lamb)
A spectacular Moroccan Mechoui, featuring a whole lamb slow-roasted to tender perfection, falling off the bone. Traditionally served at celebrations and feasts.
Moroccan Couscous with Tfaya (Caramelized Onion and Raisin Topping)
A festive and flavorful Moroccan dish featuring tender lamb or chicken simmered in aromatic spices, served over fluffy couscous, and generously topped with a sweet and savory tfaya – a rich mixture of deeply caramelized onions, plump raisins, and honey infused with cinnamon.
Moroccan Tride (Torn Bread Stew)
A deeply comforting and traditional Moroccan stew featuring tender chicken and earthy lentils simmered in a rich, spiced broth, served over torn, absorbent tride sheets (or thin crepes). The bread soaks up the flavorful sauce, creating a satisfying and hearty meal.
Mrouzia (Moroccan Sweet Lamb Tagine)
A traditional Moroccan sweet and savory lamb tagine, often prepared for Eid al-Adha. Tender lamb shoulder is slow-cooked with honey, raisins, almonds, and a fragrant blend of spices, creating a rich and aromatic dish with a beautifully glossy sauce.
Msemen
Msemen is a traditional Moroccan square flatbread known for its incredibly flaky, layered texture. It's often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack, served warm with honey and butter.
Omelette Berbère (Moroccan Berber Omelette)
A rustic and flavorful Berber omelette featuring eggs cooked with fresh tomatoes and bell peppers, seasoned with cumin, and traditionally served directly from a tagine. This simple yet satisfying dish is perfect for breakfast or a light meal.
Pastilla (Moroccan Pigeon Pie)
A traditional Moroccan sweet and savory pie, featuring tender shredded pigeon (or chicken) and a rich almond-egg filling encased in delicate, flaky warqa (or phyllo) pastry, dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Traditionally made with pigeon, chicken is a common substitute. This dish is a centerpiece for celebrations.
Pastilla au Pigeon
A regal Moroccan pigeon pie, the original b'stilla, featuring tender, spiced pigeon meat encased in layers of delicate warqa pastry, sweetened with almonds and cinnamon, and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. A true culinary masterpiece.
Pastilla au Poulet (Moroccan Chicken Pie)
An easier, yet still delicious, version of the classic Moroccan chicken pie, Pastilla. This sweet and savory dish features tender, spiced chicken, a delicate egg mixture, and a crunchy almond topping, all encased in flaky phyllo dough.
Rfissa (Moroccan Chicken and Lentil Stew with Shredded Msemen)
A traditional Moroccan dish, Rfissa, is a comforting and flavorful stew made with chicken, lentils, and aromatic spices, served over shredded msemen (a layered flatbread). It's particularly cherished as a celebratory meal for new mothers, believed to aid in recovery and lactation due to the inclusion of fenugreek.
Rghaïf (Moroccan Laminated Flatbread)
Rghaïf is a traditional Moroccan laminated flatbread, known for its incredibly flaky, layered texture. Perfect for breakfast or as a side, it's often served with honey, cheese, or even stuffed with savory fillings.
Sardines Farcies (Stuffed Sardines)
A classic Moroccan coastal dish featuring fresh sardines generously stuffed with a vibrant chermoula mixture, then lightly coated and fried to a golden crisp. This recipe elevates simple sardines into an elegant appetizer or light main course.
Savory Beef Briouats
Crispy, golden Moroccan phyllo triangles filled with a savory spiced ground beef mixture. These can be fried or baked for a delightful appetizer or snack.
Seffa (Moroccan Sweet Couscous)
Seffa is a classic Moroccan sweet couscous dish, often served as a celebratory dessert. Fluffy steamed couscous is tossed with butter and fragrant orange blossom water, then generously topped with toasted almonds, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It's a beautiful and aromatic dish perfect for special occasions.
Seffa Medfouna (Hidden Chicken Vermicelli)
A classic Moroccan festive dish, Seffa Medfouna features tender, spiced chicken pieces enveloped within a mound of fluffy, steamed vermicelli, then elegantly garnished with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and toasted almonds. The name 'Medfouna' translates to 'hidden', referring to the chicken concealed within the vermicelli.