Marrakech Food Guide

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The colorful aromas and sights of dried species in the souk and the plethora of fresh vegetables and fruits lining the streetsides make it clear that this city has lots of culinary shocks waiting to be discovered. Here are the top food you should definitely try when you book Marrakech tour package.

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Bestilla

This special Moroccan dish resembles a savory taste meat pie and makes use of both salty and sweet tastes. Generally packed with shredded meat slow cooked in both spices and broth, Bestilla is layered on the outside with a crispy, flaky pastry meat is generally topped off with a dusting of powdered sugar, toasted almonds and cinnamon.

The combination between the luscious aromatic tastes of the meat mixed with sweet, buttery taste of the pastry  will leave you wondering why you have never tasted anything like it before. Marrakech Food Guide

Couscous

A trip to Morocco is not done without trying Couscous. A classic cornerstone of real Berber cuisine, couscous is eaten with a big range of different dishes including assortments of cooked meats or vegetables is another general Moroccan staple.

Couscous is largely famous on Friday after prayer and is a longstanding tradition in Morocco, so much so that some restaurants can be found just serving couscous dishes on Friday. Couscous looks like a perfect again, but it is actually made from durum wheat semolina and the end product, when cooked, and more closely resembles a pasta. Discover more best restaurants in Marrakech and taste this amazing dish.

Chebakia

This sugary pasty is made from strips of dough that have been twisted, rolled and folded into the shape of a fried, flower, and then generously coated in honey or syrup, as well as sesame seeds. This flavor treat is mainly famous during Ramadan, but can be found all around town during any time of the year.

There are big number of cooking classes in Marrakech that can teach you to bake your own Moroccan pastries.

Bissara

Bissara is a special soup made from fava beans that have been simmered and gradually cooked with turmeric, coriander, onions, paprika, cumin, and a big range of other species before being served with a  drizzle of lemon and olive oil.

Generally eaten for breakfast or as a snack, Bissara can also be served as a dip. There are a few cooking classes in city that will happily teach you how it is all done. Morocco tour packages helps you discover this amazing country.