Top 100 famous Moroccan recipes

100 famous Moroccan recipes

Moroccan cuisine is gaining significant recognition globally for its rich and diverse flavors. Recently, it was ranked among the best cuisines in the world. The mix of Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and Mediterranean influences creates a unique blend that stands out for its use of spices like cumin, saffron, and cinnamon. Signature dishes such as Tagine, Couscous, and Harira soup are beloved for their complex flavors and comforting textures. This acclaim highlights Morocco’s ability to merge tradition with culinary artistry, making it a must-try for food enthusiasts seeking a sensory experience​ Here’s a comprehensive list of 100 famous Moroccan recipes that showcase the incredible diversity and flavor of Moroccan cuisine:

Tagines (Slow-Cooked Stews) one of the famous Moroccan recipes

1. Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives 🍋🍗
2. Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds 🐑🍠
3. Beef Tagine with Dates 🥩🌰
4. Fish Tagine with Chermoula 🐟🌿
5. Kefta Tagine (Meatballs with Eggs) 🍳🥩
6. Vegetable Tagine 🥕🍆
7. Seafood Tagine with Squid and Shrimp 🦑🍤
8. Artichoke and Peas Tagine 🫛🫒
9. Tagine with Okra and Beef 🥩🌿
10. Quince and Lamb Tagine 🍏🐑

Couscous Dishes : famous Moroccan recipes on Friday

11. Couscous with Seven Vegetables 🍛🥦
12. Sweet Couscous with Raisins and Caramelized Onions 🍇🧅
13. Couscous with Lamb and Pumpkin 🎃🐑
14. Chicken Couscous with Saffron 🍗💛
15. Seafood Couscous 🦐🐟

Soups

16. Harira (Traditional Moroccan Soup) 🍲🌿
17. Bissara (Fava Bean Soup) 🍵🌿
18. Lentil Soup with Spices 🌾🍲
19. Chorba (Vegetable Soup) 🥣🌶️
20. Chicken and Rice Soup 🍗🍚

Salads & Dips

21. Zaalouk (Eggplant Salad) 🍆🧄
22. Taktouka (Tomato and Pepper Salad) 🍅🌶️
23. Carrot Salad with Orange Blossom 🥕🍊
24. Beet Salad with Vinegar 🥗🍷
25. Green Bean and Potato Salad 🥔🍃

Appetizers & Snacks

26. Briouats (Stuffed Pastries) 🥟🍯
27. Maakouda (Potato Fritters) 🥔🍽️
28. Batbout (Moroccan Pita Bread) 🥖🌾
29. Chicken Pastilla (Savory Pie) 🥧🍗
30. Cheese Briouats 🧀🥟

Traditional Moroccan Breads

31. Khobz (Moroccan Bread) 🍞🔥
32. Msemen (Flaky Moroccan Pancakes) 🥞🧈
33. Baghrir (Moroccan Semolina Pancakes) 🥞🍯
34. Harcha (Moroccan Semolina Bread) 🍞🧂
35. Meloui (Layered Flatbread) 🥖🧈

Moroccan Sweets

36. Sfenj (Moroccan Doughnuts) 🍩🧂
37. Chebakia (Sesame Honey Cookies) 🍪🌼
38. Sellou (Sweet Almond and Sesame Mix) 🍘🥜
39. Kaab El Ghazal (Almond Crescent Cookies) 🥐🌰
40. Ghriba (Moroccan Almond Cookies) 🍪🍬

Grilled & Roasted Dishes

41. Mechoui (Slow-Roasted Lamb) 🍖🔥
42. Moroccan Kefta Kebabs 🍢🥩
43. Chicken Brochettes (Skewers) 🍗🍢
44. Grilled Sardines 🐟🌶️
45. Moroccan BBQ (Meshwi) 🔥🍖

Desserts

46. Almond Briouats 🍯🌰
47. Moroccan Orange Cake 🍊🍰
48. Cinnamon Milk Pudding 🍮🥛
49. Moroccan Almond Briwat 🍪🌸
50. Chocolate Halwa with Almonds 🍫🌰

Drinks

51. Moroccan Mint Tea ☕🌱
52. Moroccan Coffee with Spices ☕🌾
53. Orange Blossom Iced Tea 🍊🧊
54. Almond Milkshake (Sharbat) 🥛🌸
55. Lemon Verbena Tea 🍋🍵

Fish & Seafood Dishes

56. Fish Tagine with Tomatoes 🐠🍅
57. Seafood Bastilla (Savory Pie) 🦐🥧
58. Moroccan Shrimp Pilaf 🍤🍚
59. Moroccan Crab Salad 🦀🥗
60. Grilled Octopus with Chermoula 🐙🌿

Comfort Food

61. Rfissa (Chicken with Lentils) 🍗🌾
62. Trid (Layered Chicken Pie) 🥧🍗
63. Loubia (White Bean Stew) 🍲🫘
64. Fried Calamari 🦑🍽️
65. Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Raisins 🍗🧅

Breakfast Delights

66. Amlou (Moroccan Almond Spread) 🥜🍯
67. Khlii (Moroccan Preserved Meat) 🥓🔥
68. Beghrir with Honey 🍯🥞
69. Eggs with Olives and Peppers 🍳🌶️
70. Creamy Semolina Porridge 🍚🍼

Festive & Special Occasion Dishes

71. Roast Lamb Shoulder with Spices 🍖🌿
72. Stuffed Quail with Couscous 🍗🌾
73. Pigeon Pastilla 🐦🥧
74. Moroccan Stuffed Pumpkin 🎃🥩
75. Sweet Couscous with Chicken 🍗🍚

Traditional Moroccan Sauces

76. Chermoula Marinade 🌿🍋
77. Harissa (Spicy Chili Paste) 🌶️🔥
78. Taktouka Sauce for Fish 🍅🐟
79. Zaatar Spice Mix 🌾🍃
80. Tahini Sauce with Herbs 🍃🧄

Regional Specialties

81. Tangia (Marrakech Specialty) 🏺🥩
82. Tanourt Bread from Souss 🍞🔥
83. Dchicha (Berber Wheat Porridge) 🌾🍲
84. Awrmi (Corn Porridge) 🌽🍲
85. Belboula (Barley Soup) 🌾🥣

Unique Moroccan Ingredients

86. Preserved Lemons 🍋🧂
87. Moroccan Pickled Vegetables 🥒🧄
88. Spiced Olives 🫒🌶️
89. Argan Oil 🌰🍶
90. Moroccan Truffle (Terfass) 🍄🌿

Street Food & Snacks

91. Moroccan Corn on the Cob (Dura Grilled) 🌽🔥
92. Bissara Sandwiches 🥪🌿
93. Sweetened Semolina (Sellou) 🍘🍯
94. Fried Fish from Essaouira 🐟🍽️
95. Moroccan Hot Dogs (Saucisse) 🌭🔥

Pickled & Fermented

96. Moroccan Pickles (Kabis) 🥒🧂
97. Pickled Turnips and Beets 🌰🥗
98. Moroccan Fermented Yogurt (Raib) 🥛🧂
99. Preserved Peppers with Garlic 🌶️🧄
100. Pickled Lemons with Chili 🍋🌶️

Feel free to explore these recipes on the Morocco Visitor website or any authentic Moroccan cookbook! These dishes are sure to bring the rich, aromatic flavors of Morocco to your kitchen.