Thursday, December 3, 2020

Moroccan breakfast

 I get asked all the time about how to reproduce a traditional Moroccan breakfast and brunch at home. The question often comes from people who visited Morocco, fell in love with Moroccan breakfasts and Moroccan cuisine, and want to keep the magic back home. And honestly, I get that! Moroccan breakfast is one of my favorite breakfasts to have too.

Even if I grew up in Morocco having Moroccan breakfasts every day, my favorite breakfasts are still the Moroccan ones, as they are one of the most nourishing and balanced, mixing delicious ingredients that combine divinely.

What Do Moroccans Eat for Breakfast 🤔🤔


While there are as many Moroccan breakfasts as there are regions in Morocco, most Moroccan breakfasts are built of a combination of the ingredients I will detail b below


1- Dark Moroccan Olives



2- Jben, or Moroccan Fresh Cheese



 3-Moroccan Olive Oil



4- Raw Honey



5- Fresh Bread



6- Moroccan eggs



7- Moroccan Mint Tea



8- The Moroccan Baghrir



9- The Moroccan Harsha



10- Bissara, the Moroccan split pea soup



11-Amlou








Friday, October 23, 2020

TOP 07 MOROCCAN FOOD

 


Moroccan cuisine has since been aware of the most versatile kitchens in the world. The reason is due to the interaction of Morocco with the outside world a centuries, as a combination of Amazigh, Arab and Middle Eastern, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Africa. The chefs are in the Moroccan cuisine over the centuries in Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Rabat and the foundation for what is known for Moroccan cuisine today. The Moroccan cuisine is also ranked first Arab and Africa and the second world in 2019 after France.... 

The following slides feature 07 famous Moroccan foods to seek out in restaurants and in Moroccan homes



01

Couscous 

Couscous is prepared weekly in many Moroccan homes and the presentation pictured here, couscous with seven vegetables, is one of the most popular versions. Lamb, beef, or chicken is stewed along with a variety of vegetables, then arranged on a glorious heap of tender, steamed couscous grains. As with many other Moroccan dishes, everyone gathers round to eat from one super-sized communal plate. 

Not into veggies? Then you may want to try couscous tfaya with caramelized onions and 

raisins.




02

 Tagine


The sky's the limit when it comes to tagine, the famous slow-cooked Moroccan stew that takes its name from the traditional clay or ceramic dish it's traditionally cooked in. Shown here is a Berber tagine with meat and vegetables. It's arranged in conical fashion and left undisturbed to cook until tender, making a delicious, beautiful presentation. Tagines are traditionally eaten directly from the cooking vessel, using pieces of Moroccan bread (khobz) to scoop up meat, veggies, and sauce.


For a vegetarian version, simply omit the meat (you'll need to reduce liquids and cooking time) or try a veggie-only tagine





03

Lamb or Beef With Prunes


Even if you don't normally reach for prunes when grocery shopping, don't be put off by this particular combination of sweet and savory. Your palate will be well rewarded for venturing into new Moroccan territory with this lamb or beef with prunes recipe. The meat is cooked until buttery tender with saffron, ginger, and onions, then topped with prunes that have been poached in syrup with cinnamon and honey. Crunchy fried almonds serve as a garnish. Still not convinced? Then maybe you'd rather try another classic Moroccan dried fruit tagine, chicken with apricots.


04
Harira

This soup called harira is traditionally the dish that everybody eats daily after the breaking of the fast during the month of Ramadan. Made of chickpeas, lentils, onions, and meat, it is very rich and nutritious, allowing you to recharge your batteries after the fasting day. Harira is usually served with dates and small pastries.



05

Pastilla

This dish is undoubtedly the emblem of Moroccan parties and celebrations. The traditional recipe is prepared with pigeons, but depending on the preferences, chicken can be used. For those who love sweet and sour, this Moroccan dish will certainly please them. The brick pastries also called “warka”, are used as containers and are stuffed with almond stuffing. Cinnamon and orange blossom water are required, powdered sugar is used to decorate the dish. For those who prefer salty, there is a fish version of this dish. 


06
Mechoui

It is in an earthen oven that Moroccan women used to cook the leg of lamb. It is a princely dish, prepared for a special occasion such as a wedding (in this kind of event you can use all the lamb). Leg of lamb is usually served with an assortment of salads or roasted or grilled vegetables. Cumin is an essential ingredient in this dish that will delight lamb lovers


07
Rffisa
Moroccan Rffisa is a kind of alternative. It is considered known and more consumed, representing popular. It is many with many benefits as its health components provide the body and gain immunity against cold diseases, for example. It also contains a large amount of mineral salts, which helps women in the pyramid period where he helps to clean the womb of women. This is for this is a basic eaters of the night.


Monday, October 19, 2020

Best Cities to Visit in Morocco

      

The State of Morocco is one of the countries   that are located on the African continent,.      which is bordered on the northern side by the Mediterranean Sea, on the western side by the Atlantic Ocean, and in the center by the Strait of Gibraltar, and on the eastern side by the.    state of Algeria, and on the southern side by

                                                                  Mauritania


                                                                 Casablanca

 Casablanca is located on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean. It contains the main port of.      Morocco. In the twelfth century, this city was.  an Amazigh village called Anfa. Then it became a seat for pirates to steal ships, and the village was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1468 AD;    They returned to it in 1515 AD and built a new city in its place called Casa Branc (Casablanca), in which a devastatin earthquake occurred in 1755 AD, which made its residents leave, and Sultan Saleh Muhammad bin Abdullah rebuilt it in the late eighteenth century, and it i.             nowadays from The most important cities in Morocco, and there are roads linking it to the rest of the main cities, in addition to the.          availability of  International services there


                                                                             Fez 

The city of Fez is one of the ancient Moroccan historical sites that were built in the period between (789-808) AD by Idris bin Abdullah, which was the capital of his kingdom, and it is located on the right bank of the Fez River, and another kingdom was established on the bank. Al-Yusra by Abdullah Ibn Idris II, and both.       kingdoms grew alone until they were merged in the eleventh century, and at the present time the city of Fez is one of the tourist cities that    attract thousands of visitors to discover its          history and culture and to enjoy seeing its        architecture, which has been greatly               influenced by buildings, housing and schools. And the fountains in it, and this city also has the oldest university in the whole world, which is called the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, which was founded in 859 AD by Fatima Al-fihri           

  


                                                     Meknes

 city Meknes is one of the ancient.              Moroccan historical sites that were built by Almofaridians as a military settlement, and it is located in the center of the country of.        Morocco and overlooks the Middle Atlas.          Mountains and Cedar Forests, and it mixes          between Moroccan and Spanish culture, as it has many monuments, huge gates, gardens and multiple mosques, km It has a large prison.      built under the city to accommodate Christian sailors who were arrested from the sea and.     then imprisoned. Meknes is one of the.           Moroccan historical sites and it has many.         important and attractive tourist places, as it contains the largest minaret in the world as it is long 140 feet, which was made of red            sandstone, and was classified under the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995 AD, and the city of Rabat also owns the tomb of                     Mohammed V, which is the tomb of King Muhammad and his two sons, which                represents the wonderful architecture and.  
                   decoration of the Alawite period
       



                                                           Marrakech

Both African and Arab, eastern and western, Marrakech is an eclectic meeting place of different cultures and the country’s most vibrant metropolis. One of Morocco’s four imperial cities, Marrakech is nestled in the shadow of the Atlas Mountain range. Perhaps most famous for its medieval medina, a UNESCO-protected maze of alleys and markets, the city is also known for its iconic 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque, with a single minaret that can be seen for miles around. For some, part of the fun of visiting Marrakech is getting lost. If this is you, embrace the chaos as you wander the souks of the medina in one of   the best cities to visit in Morocco

The cultural soul of Marrakech for 1,000 years, Jemaa el-Fna square comes alive each evening at sunset. Locals and visitors congregate to see the acrobats, magicians, fortune-tellers, snake charmers, Gnaoua musicians, and storytellers that together create a wonderful open-air spectacle. The city’s Moorish traditions and artistic heritage are complemented by a burgeoning contemporary creative pulse




Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate is an incredible fortified city, and a popular starting point for destinations further into the desert. The red walls and towers are a fantastic sight, ascending the hillside and overlooking the valley below. It's so picturesque, in fact, that it is has been a filming location for an incredible range of films and TV shows, including Lawrence of Arabia, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Mummy, Gladiator, The Hills have Eyes, and was a location used in Game of Thrones. The ancient kasbahs and spectacular scenery capture the imagination.


                         Chefchaouen

Morocco's famous Blue City of Chefchaouen has the most unique scenery in the country. The vivid blue walls of the medina form a striking visual contrast with the mountains above and the sea below. It's one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the relaxed lifestyle, terraced dining, easy hikes and beach walks, and local handcrafts make it a wonderful destinatio 

                                Agadir

Agadir is the largest beach resort town in Morocco, and its location on the southern Atlantic coast and warm winters have made it a popular winter destination for those who want to escape winter doldrums and relax in the sun. It has wonderful local fish and seafood, a traditional souk full of local handcrafts, stunning architecture, and a wide variety of music and cultural events. It is also a short distance from Morocco's legendary Paradise Valley, a valley in the High Atlas full of lush vegetation, small waterfalls, and pools of crystal clear water. Whether it's escaping rain on the beach in winter, or taking a break from the heat in mountain rock pools in summer, Agadir is a great way to experience  
the best nature in Morocco.    


Saturday, October 17, 2020

Tourism in Morocco

 



Tourism in Morocco is well developed, maintaining a strong tourist industry focused on the country's coast, culture, and history. Morocco has been one of the most politically stable countries in North Africa, which has allowed tourism to develop. The Moroccan government created a Ministry of Tourism in 1985. Tourism is considered as one of the main foreign exchange sources in Morocco and since 2013 it had the highest number of arrivals out of the countries Africa. In 2018, 12.3 million tourists were reported to have visited Morocco.


Morocco has been around for thousands of
years and has inherited centuries of tradition. And yet this kingdom is not the least bit frozen in time. It has a vibrant culture that is expressed each day in the little details that make up daily routines and habits, as well as in celebrations and rituals. Spend some time here and soak up Morocco's irresistible lifestyle.
The kingdom loves its celebrations, which punctuate the calendar. One of the types of events that bring Moroccans together are its famous moussems, festive religious events. Do not miss the Tan-Tan moussem, which is especially well known and has been listed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage register since 2008. The EssaouiraGnaouas festival is also highly recommended. These gatherings are opportunities for you to interact with and immerse yourself in the different cultures that make Morocco such a rich, diverse country.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

About Morocco


MAROCO

Description

Le Maroc, pays d'Afrique du Nord sur le littoral de l'Atlantique et de la Méditerranée, se distingue par ses influences berbères, arabes et européennes. La médina de Marrakech, quartier médiéval aux allures de labyrinthe, est un lieu animé, avec sa place Jemaa el-Fna et ses souks (marchés) vendant des céramiques, des bijoux et des lanternes en métal. La casbah des Oudayas à Rabat, la capitale, est un fort royal du XIIe siècle qui surplombe l'océan.
Population : 36,03 millions (2018) Banque mondiale
Devise : Dirham maroc