Moroccan cuisine is ranked among the best in the world because of the variety of its dishes, which come from many backgrounds and influences. It actually reflects the complex history of a country and the different people who lived there. Between the spices brought by the Arabs, the dates and cereals imported by the Bedouin nomads of the desert and the couscous which includes sub-Saharan, Jewish, and even Asian colors ... A multitude of influences have given birth to an extremely rich cuisine, which finds also its footprints in Turkish cultures (importers of the famous méchoui) and Andalusian.
Known for its aromas, spices and the hospitality of its people, this destination in North Africa is more and more coveted for its cuisine. An art intimately linked to the history and customs of the country.
Some figures relating to Moroccan gastronomy:
- In a ranking published by the English website The Telegraph, Fez was ranked 15th among the best gastronomic cities in the world;
- Lonely Planet, publisher of Australian-American travel guides, has created a ranking of the best street foods in the world. Morocco is doing well by ranking 3rd best street food in the world thanks to the famous "Sfenj";
- Morocco won in Spain, the international kitchen contest in the category "main course";
- According to Wordsim Travel Blog, Morocco would be the second best gastronomic destination in the world for foodies;
- According to the website BigHospitality, specialized in the restaurant industry, Moroccan cuisine is the 7th most requested kitchen by British consumers;
- CNN ranked Marrakech in the top 23 cities most famous for their street food;
- GO Voyages has ranked Morocco as the leading gastronomic destination in the world;
- The French tourist development agency has ranked 21 Moroccan restaurants in 11th place, in terms of quality of service, among 1000 other establishments in the world.
We are all going to spend a day in Morocco:
For Breakfast:
For Lunch :
Tajines:
Couscous:
Chicken pastilla :
Seafood Pastilla :
For dinner :
Moroccan soup
And for desserts you have the choice between the fruits of the season:
or cakes:
