| What I love most about travelling is the first hand | | | | soup with fresh olive oil poured over the top. |
| knowledge of other cultures. There is something | | | | Many cafes specialize in soups and they are |
| unique about discovering the traditions, the way | | | | usually recognized by the piles of cups on the |
| of life, the arts & crafts and especially the food. | | | | counter. |
| All Countries are fascinating in their own way; | | | | The other succulent Moroccan dish is the famous |
| however there are places in the world that are | | | | Tajine, which takes its name from the dish - a |
| richer than others in a way of traditions and | | | | heavy ceramic covered dish - rather than the |
| history. Morocco is one of them. Not only | | | | food itself. Classic Tajines are usually made with a |
| Morocco sprouts history from every corner with | | | | generous portion of meat in the middle of the |
| its beautiful architecture and the Medina, which has | | | | dish surrounded by vegetables and fruit. The dish |
| kept the unspoilt status of old city and seems to | | | | is central to the success of a good Tajine that |
| guard its hidden secrets, but the traditions are | | | | needs to slow-cook with the lid on. Lamb Tajines |
| just as evident in everyday life. You just need to | | | | are usually cooked with almonds and prunes, while |
| visit one of the famous Moroccan markets to see | | | | chicken Tajines are made with green olives and |
| the abundance of their arts and crafts, and if you | | | | lemon. If you happen to be invited for a meal in |
| are lucky enough you might even barter yourself | | | | someone's house, the Tajine will be in the middle |
| a deal and take home one of the renowned | | | | of the table and the custom is to eat the |
| Moroccan rugs or a precious handmade piece of | | | | vegetables in front of you accepting the pieces of |
| silver jewellery. | | | | meat the host offers you. |
| Food lovers who travel to Morocco will be able to | | | | Couscous is the most renowned Moroccan dish, |
| please their taste buds during their visit to | | | | coarse semolina steamed with vegetables and |
| Morocco where traditional food is well known for | | | | spices served with lamb or chicken. Traditionally |
| its succulent Tajine and couscous dishes. Moroccan | | | | couscous is not a dish you would find at |
| food is based on meat, usually lamb or chicken, | | | | restaurants, but it is the food the locals eat on |
| vegetables, couscous and a large selection of | | | | special days and the best couscous you could |
| bread. Each recipe tends to carry very strong | | | | have is at a Moroccan household. If you wish to |
| flavours, and will surely provide a wonderful | | | | eat it at the restaurant remember to order it a |
| gastronomic experience. | | | | few hours before you go. Dates, yoghurt, fresh |
| Soups are very popular and often a meal starts | | | | cheese and olives are popular snacks |
| with a rich and spicy pulse soup called the Harira. | | | | accompanied with the many types of bread |
| As well as a first course pulse soups are often | | | | available. Mint tea is the national drink and is often |
| served for breakfast at cafes. Just like Harira, | | | | offered in sign of friendship and during negotiation |
| Bisara is a popular breakfast dish, a rich chickpea | | | | over price in shops. |