--- title: "This is Why You Should Make Moroccan Food for Dinner Tonight ..." description: "Djej Besla - Chicken and Onion Tagine with Olives and Lemons; Moroccan Carrot Salad; Moroccan Roasted Beets with Pomegranate Seeds; Apricot Lamb Tagine; Djaj Mqualli - Chicken, Olives and Lemon; More ..." url: "https://food.allwomenstalk.com/this-is-why-you-should-make-moroccan-food-for-dinner-tonight/" category: "food" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # This is Why You Should Make Moroccan Food for Dinner Tonight ... Like all North African cuisine, Moroccan food is heady with aromatic spices and delicious flavors. It is known for its spice blends and traditional clay cooking pot. With these you can make many iterations of "traditional" Moroccan dishes but best to start with the basics and the authentic recipes, like these ## 1. Djej Besla - Chicken and Onion Tagine with Olives and Lemons ![Djej Besla - Chicken and Onion Tagine with Olives and Lemons](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kn/ce/ieqe9d0l554e161bf110e199526229_400x600.jpg) Source: [Djej Besla (Chicken and Onion](https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Djej-Besla-Chicken-and-Onion-Tagine/) ## 2. Moroccan Carrot Salad ![Moroccan Carrot Salad](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q5/hp/ny9nrb98554e1a4af35a5148325492_560x837.jpg) Source: [A Moroccan Carrot Salad](https://kelliesfoodtoglow.com/2014/05/01/a-moroccan-carrot-salad/) ## 3. Moroccan Roasted Beets with Pomegranate Seeds _ Source: feastingathome.com_ ## 4. Apricot Lamb Tagine ![Apricot Lamb Tagine](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/iy/do/j1hwgbuf554e1a9e40872458124439_400x600.jpg) Source: [Apricot Lamb Tagine on Closet](http://www.closetcooking.com/2009/04/apricot-lamb-tagine.html) ## 5. Djaj Mqualli - Chicken, Olives and Lemon ![Djaj Mqualli - Chicken, Olives and Lemon](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gl/vl/u4ksyoub554e161fe9ecd361152218_500x742.jpg) Source: [Djaj Mqualli (Chicken, Olive, and](https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Chicken-Tagine/) ## 6. Moroccan Spiced Mince with Couscous ![Moroccan Spiced Mince with Couscous](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qs/f9/qgos5sng554e16209b5c8690035710_440x400.jpg) Source: [Moroccan spiced mince with couscous](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/moroccan-spiced-mince-couscous) ## 7. Kefta Mkaouara - Spicy Meatball Tagine ![Kefta Mkaouara - Spicy Meatball Tagine](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/re/kf/djs9v2np554e16212fa4a252924220_500x752.jpg) Source: [Kefta Mkaouara](http://www.kayotic.nl/blog/kefta-mkaouara) ## 8. Homemade Harissa: Traditional Hot Sauce ![Homemade Harissa: Traditional Hot Sauce](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/t3/cz/b0aupqi9554e16214f45a586616079_500x419.jpg) Source: [Homemade Harissa | eCurry](http://www.ecurry.com/blog/condiments-dips-and-sauces/homemade-harissa/) ## 9. Moroccan Mofleta ![Moroccan Mofleta](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ib/k8/z6p188ee554e1621e204e061569575_600x772.jpg) Source: [Moroccan Mofleta: Pan Baked Flat](https://www.creativejewishmom.com/2012/01/mofleta.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) ## 10. How to Make Preserved Lemons - an Essential Ingredient in Moroccan Food ![How to Make Preserved Lemons - an Essential Ingredient in Moroccan Food](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wy/sj/krdyu0hh554e1621f1d01838332712_426x640.jpg) Source: [How To Make Preserved Lemons](https://theadventurebite.com/make-preserved-lemons/) ## 11. Harira is a Spiced and Warming Moroccan Soup Based on Lentils ![Harira is a Spiced and Warming Moroccan Soup Based on Lentils](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dp/td/cvi16k4i554e18fde8c99852417346_427x640.jpg) Source: [Menu Verde: Harira - Uma](http://receitasdomenuverde.blogspot.com/2012/10/harira-uma-sopa-marroquina.html) ## 12. Matbucha - Spicy Red Pepper Salad/dip ![Matbucha - Spicy Red Pepper Salad/dip](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/a2/f5/t42m27kl554e162387820776504943_600x450.jpg) Source: [Matbucha- Moroccan Tomato Salad Recipe](http://theshiksa.com/2012/04/17/matbucha/) ## 13. Pastilla or Bastilla or Bisteeya or B'stilla or Bstilla ![Pastilla or Bastilla or Bisteeya or B'stilla or Bstilla](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/nh/q7/oniud1f8554e1623813a5632730566_440x657.jpg) Source: [Pastilla, Bastilla, Bisteeya, B'stilla, Bstilla](http://www.zencancook.com/2010/04/pastilla-bastilla-bisteeya-bstilla-bstilla-or-whatever-the-heck-you-want-to-call-it/) ## 14. Ras El Hanout - Moroccan Spice Mix ![Ras El Hanout - Moroccan Spice Mix](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p6/ae/kcbohbf9554e162467c77829123601_600x397.jpg) Source: [Ras el Hanout {Moroccan Spice](https://www.anediblemosaic.com/ras-el-hanout-moroccan-spice-mix/) ## 15. Shakshuka - Anytime Eggs ![Shakshuka - Anytime Eggs](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/d9/va/sybe4gzd554e1bc81123a209871668_400x500.jpg) Source: [Shakshuka](https://web.archive.org/web/http://www.weighitup.com.au/recipes/shakshuka) ## 16. Spinach and Cheese Bourekas ![Spinach and Cheese Bourekas](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oq/hp/deuw5jo4554e1d47d08de917308959_392x588.jpg) Source: [Spinach and Cheese Bourekas](https://goo.gl/6ykRCN) ## 17. 7 Vegetable Couscous ![7 Vegetable Couscous](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/aw/nb/ow29hq2m554e1df68fdc6827906040_400x400.jpg) Source: [Seven-Vegetable Couscous](https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Seven-Vegetable-Couscous/) ## 18. Ferakh Maamer - Chicken with Couscous ![Ferakh Maamer - Chicken with Couscous](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rl/t2/kccy8f3y554e1e8a8ad44812916647_576x768.jpg) Source: [Ferakh Maamer - The Happy](https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/ferakh-maamer/) ## 19. Moroccan Cigars - Can Be Made with Beef or Lamb _ Source: THE BAKING QUEEN: Moroccan Lamb_ ## 20. Make Your Own Merguez Sausages ![Make Your Own Merguez Sausages](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/a2/os/rnrlhz2p554e1ff0aa45b195007249_519x778.jpg) Source: [Merguez Recipe](http://www.maypurr.com/recipe.php?id=14939) ## 21. Moroccan Rfisa - Chicken, Lentils, and Shredded Msemmen ![Moroccan Rfisa - Chicken, Lentils, and Shredded Msemmen](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ng/ly/hojh0q2n554e21cec6168086276959_400x535.jpg) Source: [The Mothers’ Meal: Rfisa](https://marocmama.com/) ## 22. Tanjia - a Favorite in Marrakech _ Source: Cuisine marocaine : Tanjia marrakchi_ ## 23. Lhzina - Orange and Olive Salad _ Source: Clemmensen and Brok_ ## 24. Zaalouk - Serve This Eggplant Dip with Flat Bread ![Zaalouk - Serve This Eggplant Dip with Flat Bread](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tb/o8/ie78j1nb554e2398b2780732932367_534x800.jpg) ## 25. Lamb Chops with Charmoula _ Source: Grilled Moroccan Lamb Chops with_ ## 26. Chebakia - Mkharka Moroccan Sesame and Honey Cookies ![Chebakia - Mkharka Moroccan Sesame and Honey Cookies](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/b6/qm/jv924ove554e1625538a6277798150_400x300.jpg) Source: [Learn to Make Moroccan Chebakia](https://www.thespruceeats.com/moroccan-sesame-cookies-with-honey-2394409) ## 27. Ghoriba - Cookies Flavored with Aniseed and Sesame Seeds, or Almonds and Raisins ![Ghoriba - Cookies Flavored with Aniseed and Sesame Seeds, or Almonds and Raisins](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/c5/ek/nve9zici554e1625bfe9e224309656_480x640.jpg) Source: [Ghoriba (Moroccan Style Cookies) for](https://www.indiansimmer.com/2011/03/ghoriba-moroccon-style-cookies-for-holi.html) ## 28. Moroccan Sellu - a Sweet, Nutty, Moreish Nibble ![Moroccan Sellu - a Sweet, Nutty, Moreish Nibble](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ax/zi/y1lnej02554e1c22f1975540845104_400x533.jpg) Source: [THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Moroccan](http://riadzany.blogspot.com/2009/08/moroccan-cooking-unites-nations.html) ## 29. Ka'ab Gazelle - Sweet Almond Pastries ![Ka'ab Gazelle - Sweet Almond Pastries](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dw/pf/mmuraa61554e1cc9507e7667470424_480x640.jpg) Source: [Ka’ab Gazelle Recipe and Photo](https://marocmama.com/) ## 30. 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