Moroccan food: 5 dishes (and drinks) to try in Morocco

Chicken, almonds and spices like saffron and turmeric are stuffed into flaky filo pastry for this dish, making a sort of pie or pasty. Most commonly found in Fes, it often has sweet notes from cinnamon and a dusting of icing sugar. This combination of savoury and sweet results in a taste sensation not to be missed when you visit Morocco.

Visit the port town of Essaouira and you’ll find a bustling fish market, known for the best seafood street food in Morocco. It’s right next to the sea and if you go in the morning you’ll see the fishermen bringing in their catch. At the market you can get freshly-caught seafood and the stall-owner will grill it for you over charcoal. Whole fish, tiger prawns, sardines, lobster and sea urchins are just a few items on the menu. It’s not only delicious and fresh, but it’s also cheap compared to visiting a restaurant.