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Cooking Vacations In Morocco
This north African country extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the north, where the Strait of Gibraltar separates it from Spain, to the mountainous interior, to the Sahara desert. Morocco’s many centuries of contact with other cultures — Berber, Phoenecian, Roman, Spaniard, Portuguese, Corsican, French, Moorish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and African — make it one of the most diverse cuisines in the world.
Your culinary vacation in Morocco with The International Kitchen will include accommodations in comfortable, first-rate hotels and riads (traditional Moroccan abode with an interior garden), hands-on cooking lessons featuring some of the staples of African and Moroccan cuisine (including its famous spices and couscous), excursions, transfers and more. Join us in this exciting and beautiful land for a cooking vacation beyond your wildest dreams!
FAQ on Food Travel in Morocco
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What food is Morocco famous for?
The tagine reigns supreme in Moroccan cuisine, named for both the conical clay cooking vessel and the aromatic stews prepared within it. Each region has its signature tagine variations — from Marrakech’s lamb with prunes and almonds to coastal cities’ fish tagines with preserved lemon. Beyond tagines, couscous (especially served on Fridays), pastilla (savory-sweet phyllo pie), and harira soup form the cornerstones of Moroccan gastronomy.
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What is the culinary capital of Morocco?
Fez holds the title of Morocco’s culinary capital, where ancient food traditions remain vibrantly alive in its medieval medina. The city’s famous covered markets offer everything from fresh herbs and spices to local honey and olives. However, Marrakech provides fierce competition with its legendary night market in Jemaa el-Fnaa square and sophisticated modern restaurants that reinvent traditional flavors.
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What are the influences of culinary in Morocco?
Moroccan cuisine reflects its position at the crossroads of civilizations. Berber traditions provided the foundation with tagine cooking and couscous. Arab influence brought spices, dried fruits, and nuts, while Andalusian refugees introduced sophisticated combinations of sweet and savory. French colonial presence added pastry techniques, while African trade routes contributed ingredients like preserved lemons and olives. This unique fusion created one of the world’s most sophisticated culinary traditions.
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