What to eat in marrakech?
In our Blog, we will present you the main traditional delights of Marrakech:
Tangia or Tanjia:
History of Tangia:
Once upon a time, there was a man who came home from work in the evening tired and hungry after a long day's work; when he got home he found that his wife did not prepare dinner, he was unhappy;
came out of the house to buy meat from the local butcher, a terracotta jar that was used only to store honey and butter, cumin and salt, a few garlic cloves, a lemon confit, a little rancid butter and a little olive oil, all in the jar with a glass of water; he went to the baker to put the jar on low heat just in the ashes. An hour and a half later La Tangia was ready and it's party time at home. Word of mouth, the Tangia has become the favorite dish of Marrakechi and a new recipe of Moroccan gastronomy.
Tangia is very delicious, don’t miss the opportunity to taste it, you can order La Tangia at the butcher's shop if you have time (That's why we see the jars at the butcher's in Marrakech), or eat it ready in the popular Jamâa EL Fna place or prestigious in the Moroccan restaurants of Marrakech.
The Tagine or Tajine:
The Tagine is the daily dish of Marrakechi, it’s made from the composition of meat, chicken or fish and vegetables of the season: potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, peas, beans, cords, cauliflower, endives… and also with dried fruits prunes, grapes and almonds; in addition to spices, with a very precise dosage.
The main different types of Tagine:
- Meat or chicken + olives + French fries
- Meat or chicken + peas + potatoes and / or carrots
- Meat or chicken + Potatoes + olives
- Meat or chicken + onion + raisins
- Meat or chicken + peas + beans
- Meat + prunes + almonds
- Meatballs ( Kefta) + eggs
- Meatballs (Kefta) + tomato sauce
- Fish + potatoes + carrots + tomatoes
There is infinity of Tagine composition that you can discover during your trip to Marrakech.
Couscous:
Couscous is the preferred dish of Marrakesh after the Friday prayer; over time, some families have made this appointment with couscous to Sunday at noon, it’s the rest day of the whole family.
There are two types of couscous, couscous with seven vegetables (Meat or chicken and the legumes of the season: carrots, zucchini, pumpkin, tomatoes, onions, turnips white and / or red, beans ...) which is often eaten and the couscous with Tfaya (Meat, onions and raisins) which is consumed from time to time when you want.
Very rich, because it’s composed of several elements; couscous, remains a very light dish and easy to digest.
The Mechoui:
The Mechoui is the meat of mutton or lamb roasted whole on the spit on the embers of the fire and brush with melted butter. Very delicious, it’s the dish of the big ceremonies. The Mechoui is served as well in popular places specialized in the medina as well as the Moroccan restaurants of Marrakech.
Pastilla is a traditional dish, it’s served in large ceremonies; this delicious dish requires a delicate preparation, there are two types of pastilla:
- Pastilla with chicken or pigeons and almonds
- Pastilla with fish and seafood
Each of the two types of pastilla tastes special, but both are extremely delicious; enjoy it in Marrakech!
Seffa:
Seffa is a very popular traditional dish in Morocco; it’s prepared with semolina, rice or vermicelli sprinkled with grilled almonds, raisins, icing sugar and cinnamon.
The Seffa is a delicious dish often served wedding ceremonies and family meals. To taste in Marrakech without hesitation, it’s very delicious.
Rfissa or Trid:
Rfissa or Trid is the dish most loved by Moroccan women in general and Marrakechis in particular, it’s obligatorily prepared after childbirth; Very rich in food consisting of fine Moroccan pancakes (Msemen), farm chicken, onions, coriander, fenugreek, ginger, saffron; foods that allow women to regain strength after giving birth. Men also take the opportunity to feast ; You have to taste its unique flavors in Marrakech.
The Moroccan soup (Harira):
Moroccan salad:
The famous Moroccan salad tomatoes, peppers, onions and parsley, simple composition with a perfect taste. Don’t hesitate to taste it in Marrakech
Zaalouk:
The Zaalouk is a delicious dish; it’s composed of grilled eggplants, tomatoes, garlic, spices and olive oils. Don’t hesitate!
Varied Moroccan salad:
The varied Moroccan salad, it is composed of several salads of different tastes:
- Potato salad
- Cucumber salad
- Carrot salad
- Beetroot salad
- Rice, corn and tuna salad
- Green beans salad
All its salads together form a very special taste not to be missed in Marrakech.
The main cakes of Marrakech are Ghriba, Kaab El Ghzal (Horns of gazelles), Fekkas, brioates and thereafter there is infinity of forms and taste based on almonds and others.
The mint tea, the traditional drink in Morocco and Marrakech, It is drunk after the large meals to digest well or in the morning and evening to boost and restore the brain.
Moroccan mint tea is prepared by putting one or two teaspoons of green tea in a teapot; after having rinsed with hot water, the teapot is filled with boiling water, some mint leaves, sugar according to taste; all put in, put the teapot on the fire until the water turns; once removed from the heat, wait a few minutes for all to be homogeneous and enjoy with pleasure.
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