Good food feeds the soul
Eating in Morocco was one of the most eye-opening food experiences of my life. Nothing was what I expected — and everything was better. These recipes are inspired by the flavors, spices, and traditions of Moroccan cooking, from tagines to mint tea steeped the proper way.
In 2016, we lived in Morocco for two and a half months, where we ate plenty of tagines and couscous. What I wasn’t expecting was the Moroccan Salad or as the Moroccans call it salade marocaine. I ordered my first one in one of the …
Originally published May 30, 2011, updated April, 2026. The moment we landed in Morocco, someone handed us tea. I was immediately in love because most of the countries we visit are coffee forward. And I’m not a coffee drinker. I love a good tea. Not …
Eating Moroccan food in Morocco was an eye-opening experience after growing up in the Western world. Nothing was what we thought it. For example, the tagine I had in the US is actually couscous. In Morocco, tagine is NOT served over couscous. Instead, it’s more …