Classic Moroccan Dishes
By Christine Benlafquih, About.com Guide
Soups and Appetizers
Moroccan soups can be served as starters, as a supper or even for breakfast. Appetizers might precede a main course, but they also work well tea food or traditional fare to break the fast in Ramadan.
- Harira - Morocco's Famous Tomato and Lentil Soup
- Barley Soup with Milk - Hssoua Belboula
- Kefta Stuffed Msemen
- Onion Stuffed Msemen
Salads and Sides
Many Moroccan salads and side dishes are served as a dip. They might show up on the table alongside the main dish, or a variety of salads may be presented prior to serving an entree.
- Traditional Moroccan Salad Medley
- Taktouka - Cooked Tomato and Roasted Pepper Salad
- Zaalouk - Cooked Eggplant and Tomato Salad
- Maakouda Batata - Moroccan Potato Cakes
- Sardine Balls in Spicy Tomato Sauce
- Fava Beans in Tomato Sauce
- Bessara - Fava Bean Dip
- Moroccan Carrot and Orange Salad
- Feggous Salad (Armenian Cucumber with Orange Flower Water)
- Carrot Salad with Paprika and Cumin
- Sweet and Spicy Moroccan Eggplant
- Cooked Zucchini Salad
Classic Meat Dishes
Lamb, beef and goat meat might all be prepared in this array of classic Moroocan meat dishes - flavorful, slow-cooked tagines, pressure-cooked stews or steamed meats, grilled brochettes, and oven-roasted mechouis.
- Moroccan Grilled Meats
- Moroccan Kefta (Ground Meat) Recipes
- Classic Couscous Recipes
- Mrouzia - Lamb Tagine with Raisins, Almonds and Honey
- Tagine Makfoul (Caramelized Onions and Tomatoes)
- Tagine of Lamb and Olives with Aragan Oil
- Moroccan Steamed Lamb
- Tagine of Meat and Prunes
- Lamb Tagine with Peas and Artichokes
- Tagine of Meat, Quinces and Honey
- Tagine of Meat and Cardoons
- Lamb Tagine with Peas and Fennel
- Tagine of Fava Beans
Classic Chicken Recipes
Chicken is prepared in a seemingly endless variety of dishes cooked on the stove, in the oven, on the grill and in traditional clay tagines. Try one of these classic Moroccan chicken recipes.
- Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives
- Chicken Rfissa
- Classic Chicken Bastilla
- Couscous with Seven Vegetables
- Couscous Tfaya
- Moroccan Roasted Chicken
- Tagine of Chicken and Onions
- Seffa Medfouna
- Chicken Kebabs
- Chicken and Fennel Tagine
Classic Fish Dishes
Fish is extremely popular in Morocco, and no wonder – Morocco has more than 1,800 kilometers of coastline. Try these classic fish recipes for a delicious change from meat or chicken.
Traditional Cookies, Sweets and Desserts
Fresh fruit is the traditional ending to a Moroccan meal, but cookies, pastries, puddings, and other sweets are often offered for tea time or with coffee.