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Discover if 7 Days Are Enough for Morocco Journey

Discover if 7 Days Are Enough for Morocco Journey

by | Aug 1, 2022 | morocco activities, Morocco private tours

Morocco is a particularly rich country, both culturally and geographically, where everyone can find their happiness, depending on their interests and availability of time. The Prime Morocco Tours travel agency offers a wide range of trips and stays, from traditional (e.g. visiting historical sites) to specialized (excursions, desert), as well as the Sahara Desert Tours, where the logistics (car, guide, accommodation) are taken care of by the travel agency. 

We can divide Morocco to four main parts that must be visited: Sahara Desert, Middel & High Atlas Mountains, Imperial Cities, and the Coastal Cities. If you would like to discover one of these areas in depth, you will need a long time to do that. 

 

If you’re short on time, it’s best to choose an accommodation option that allows you to get to know the city and its surroundings in depth. The royal cities of Marrakech, Fez and Meknes are rich enough to keep you occupied. If you like tranquility and sea breezes, choose Essaouira; if you like sea, sun and idleness, choose Agadir. 

  

Tour operators offer a wide range of trips and tours: royal cities, the Great South of Morocco, the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, the gateway to the Sahara – there is something for everyone. You can drive a 4 x 4 into the desert and camp. The Moroccan Dynasties tour (Marrakech, Meknes, Fez, Rabat) invites you to admire the architectural wonders, the splendor of the royal cities, the palaces and the lively streets of the medina if you are a fan of culture and human life. You also have the opportunity to combine fascinating history with the scenery of the Great South or go off the beaten track and explore the unknown regions of the Middle Atlas. 

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Are 7 Days enough for Morocco?  

Morocco is a country that’s common with its beautiful and rich landscapes as well as its unique culture. Thus, Morocco become one of the favorite destinations for travel lovers. Also because of its divers and what each part can offers of breathtaking views to its visitors, access to most of Morocco in a short time seems quite difficult. So if your vacation is long, try to spend long time in Morocco because it’s worth to be discovered.  

However, usually tourists have a short vacation that must be well-spent. In order to make them satisfied, Morocco tour operators offers also short trips as well as day trips excursions. They plan your tour according to your stayed duration in Morocco including 7 days, less or more.  

How you can spend a great 7 days tour in Morocco? 

Travel agencies specially the ones with a long period of experience know exactly how to make their customers satisfied with their experience in Morocco. 7 days tours always focus on the most important sites that must be visited in the region that is chosen by the tourist or a planned itineraries that cross the most attractive Moroccan cities, stops in sites that offers a breathtaking view of landscapes, and visits to the Moroccan heritage UNESCO sites.  

In these 7 days tours you may start from an imperial city, pass by the Middel Atlas Mountains and reach the Sahara Desert. Or you may travel North Morocco and to the Coastal cities including: Essaouira, Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier etc. You will visit the famous attractions in the targeted cities, for instance if you are in Rabat, you will visit the Oudaias Kasbah, Hassan Tower, or the Mausoleum of Mohammed V etc. While if you have been in Marrakech, you will visit Medina Souks, Djamaa El Fna squre, Koutubia Mosque etc. 

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Example of a 7 days tour in Morocco 

In the first day you will meet the agency’s representatives in Casablanca (or elsewhere) then transfer you to your hotel.  

In the second day you will drive from Casablanca towards Rabat (the Capital city). After visiting its sights, you continue to the oldest city Fes passing by the imperial city of Meknes, where you will stop to see the famous gate Bab Mansour as well as to visit the UNESCO heritage site Volubilis before arrive in Fes. 

Third day usually dedicated to discover Fes and its must-see sites including: El-Qarouian Mosque (the oldest university in the world), Stroll in the alley of Fes El-Bali (the old Fes) etc. Your night will be in a traditional riad.  

Next day you will drive to the beautiful desert of Merzouga passing by the little Switzerland of Morocco ‘Ifran’, Azrou (to see the breathtaking Cedar Forest and the Barbarian Monkeys) and Erfoud (known with its fossil products) before reaching Merzouga in late afternoon.  

In the fifth day you will discover Merzouga and its region. You will experience the camel trek for 1h and head to the high dunes of Erg Chbbi where you will attend the mazing sunset and spend the night in a Berber tent for admiring the magical starry sky at night.  

In the morning you should wake up early to not miss the panoramic sunrise before ride the camel back to your hotel in the village of Merzouga for the breakfast and a shower. After that, you will drive back crossing over the small village of Rissani to walk in its big Souk and continue to Dades Gorges. Here you will have a stroll to admire its beautiful big rock-walls and have your lunch in the heart of its river. Then, you will leave to Marrakech passing by Dades Valley and the famous African Studio Ouarzazate. 

Last day of the 7 days tour will be for discovering the charm city Marrakech by visiting its attractions and test the most delicious recipes before you leave back.     

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Moroccan Sweets: Best Moroccan Dessert Recipes 

Moroccan Sweets: Best Moroccan Dessert Recipes 

by | Jul 20, 2022 | Moroccan Sweets, Morocco Food

The famous delicious Moroccan sweets that you must taste 

The most popular traditional Moroccan dessert is Mulhalbia. It is a kind of orange blossom crème brûlée that represents a rich cultural heritage created over the course of history by the fusion of Mediterranean, Arab and Berber cultures.  

This dessert is one of the few exceptions among typical Moroccan desserts that do not contain fresh or dried fruit with honey, ground almonds or rose water. Mulhalbia is not only one of the most famous desserts in the West, but it often steals the show from the delicious Moroccan pastries that are so generous and a symbol of this local cuisine.   

The most famous Moroccan pastries are, of course, the gazelle horns – “kaab el ghzal” – seffa, as well as baklava, which is popular throughout the Middle East and even in the Balkans. Not to be missed on your next trip to this fragrant country, here’s a list of traditional Moroccan sweets you can enjoy without going hungry: 

The 12 best traditional Moroccan pastries you must try 

Moroccan cuisine has been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. In addition to the exquisite gastronomy, and sweet and savory dishes that we know in these North African countries, if you like spice mixes, honey, cinnamon, orange blossoms, walnuts, and almonds or halva, you should definitely discover the divine Moroccan pastries that you can enjoy at the end of a meal.  

  

Are you ready to send your taste buds on a journey? 

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1. Mulhalbia 

How can we begin this ranking without mentioning the inevitable Moulhalbia referred to in the beginning of this article? This typical Moroccan dessert, also known in Lebanon as “moulhalbia,” is a pudding with a subtle orange blossom flavor, eaten either plain or sprinkled with almonds and cinnamon, or with syrup and caramelized pistachios. 

The advantage of Mulhalbia is that it can be eaten fresh, with delicately sweet notes. The famous “Moroccan crème brûlée” is a lighter end to a meal, without weighing it down with the honey or Moroccan sweets we all love, but which are not very light! 

Moroccan-Sweets
Moroccan-Sweets

2. Gazelle horn 

Among the most typical sweets of Morocco are the gazelle horns, called “Kaab el Ghazal” in the region, which top the list of traditional North African sweets. The gazelle horn is Morocco’s “etiquette” and a certain expression of generosity. Its distinctive shape honors the gazelle, an animal associated in the Arab world with beauty and elegance. This dessert is served on all family and religious holidays, such as Eid al-Fitr and the Prophet’s birthday.   

It is a kind of small crescent made of crusty dough with a fragrant filling of almond paste seasoned with orange blossom water and cinnamon. Then bake it in the oven until golden brown. Finally, dip it in the orange blossom water and the dessert is ready! It can then be sprinkled with powdered sugar (optional). In this case, the dough is called Kaab el Ghazal M’fenned. The price of Kaab Ghazal in Morocco is relatively high because it contains high quality pure almonds, which are sprinkled on guests. 

3. Chebakia 

Moroccan chebakia is one of the oldest desserts in Moroccan cuisine. Also called “m’harka,” it is a Moroccan pastry that is used to gently break the fast during Ramadan. This little oriental sweet, consisting of fried almond cookies that are then smeared with honey and sesame seeds, has a particularly sweet and energetic side that immediately raises blood sugar levels. 

This traditional Moroccan dessert has a spicier flavor than others. A pinch of saffron, cinnamon and ground anise (cumin), which is said to have digestive properties, is added to the wheat flour dough. After rolling out and pressing thoroughly, the dough is deep-fried and smeared with honey and orange blossom water, then sprinkled with sesame seeds. Because of its round shape, it is sometimes compared to a doughnut or a “Moroccan cookie.” A delight for lovers of savory desserts! 

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4. Baklava 

Baklava is one of the best desserts in the Middle East. It is popular among all Arab peoples, especially in the Ottoman Empire and Persia, where it originated. This savory dessert of phyllo dough, butter, tahini, cinnamon and nuts is dipped in a generous bath of honey, which gives it a crisp, satisfying texture.  

This Moroccan pastry, known in the Maghreb version as baklava or baklawa is made with a nut or pistachio filling to which cocoa is added. This delicious dessert, served in small lozenge-shaped portions, is one of sixteen non-European foods and drinks on the list of the ten most famous foods in the world. 

5. Seffa 

This traditional Moroccan dessert is one of the most unusual, but also one of the most delicious. It is a salty dish of semolina or angel hair (cadaif), similar to couscous and cooked in a sweet version with butter, cinnamon, and almonds. Less commonly, it can also be made with rice or rice noodles. There are also other variations. For example, “Seffa hlouwa bezbib” is an excellent couscous sweetened with sultanas and cooked exclusively by hand. 

In the past, it was considered the breakfast of the poor, as its energy value allowed workers to get through a long day at work. Today, it is often made for special occasions such as family reunions, births and even weddings, and kids love it! 

6. Macroute 

Macroute, also called “macrude,” is a North African dessert that actually comes from the Algerian border. But thanks to the delicate flavor of candied dates and the flattened diamond shape that allows it to be enjoyed in a single bite, it quickly won the hearts of Moroccans. 

This oriental pie became popular in Morocco in the ninth century in the city of Fez, Morocco, thanks to the Cayruans, who knew how to roll out wheat semolina with a filling of dates, figs and almonds and then bake it and fill it with a mixture of honey and orange blossoms. A delight for young and old! 

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7. Briuat 

Like seffa, a traditional Moroccan sweet based on a salty recipe, briouats belong to the marshmallow family. Filled with tuna, chicken or lamb, they are usually consumed as a snack, but Middle Easterners also like them filled with walnuts, almonds, cinnamon and smeared with honey.  

This typical Moroccan pastry is triangular in shape thanks to a brick-shaped dough fold, which is given a crunchy but melting texture by the butter and orange blossom water in the final composition. For holidays and celebrations (births, weddings, Eid, etc.) the Briuat can also take a cylindrical shape and be called a “honey cigar” for variety from other triangular oriental sweets.  

8. Sphenje 

Sfenj, also spelled “sfendj,” is an oriental doughnut that can be compared to churros. This traditional Moroccan dessert can easily be bought and eaten in any city at market stalls and bazaars, which abound in the streets. Unlike the Algerian or Tunisian version, which uses a dough of semolina and flour, in Morocco it is made only with wheat flour to make it lighter. 

Depending on the region, Moroccan “churro” is also called “ftaire” or “ftaer” and is consumed throughout the day. Locals also like to eat these cookies as a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack, washing them down with tea if they are dipped in icing sugar, or a spicy drink if they are spiced.  

9. Fekka 

Fekka is another Moroccan sweet that is served all year round at all oriental festivals. This little dry cake is very popular in Morocco because its ingredients are inexpensive and all walks of life can make it with love.  

It requires only eggs, sugar, flour and yeast. In the past, some families added fruits with honey and milk as additives to achieve a more pronounced flavor, while richer families added almonds, sultanas, dried fruit, ginger and anise.  

Fekka,” which may be related to the “almond croquettes” known in southwestern France, are often served with mint tea or milk for children. This is one of the sweets called “Duaz Atai”. 

10. Knafeh 

Knafeh is a traditional Moroccan dessert that is especially delicious because of its dual texture – crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. This small triangle-shaped oriental dessert is characterized by its iconic orange color and threads of cheese.    

It’s made with Acavi cheese, kadafs (thin Turkish noodles) and melted butter, drizzled with rose water-flavored syrup. This syrup-sweetened Maghrebi dessert is one of the most irresistible because of the crunchy layer of pistachios, almonds and chopped walnuts sprinkled on top. Arabs like to make this pie on Ramadan nights to break the fast and gain strength to continue the holy month.  

11. Mushrooms “Ghoriba” 

The traditional Moroccan mushroom is also called “ghoriba. It is a popular paste made of almonds and coconut, flavored with orange blossom water and lemon zest. This typical Maghreb sweet may vary from region to region, but its original shape often resembles Italian macaroons or our traditional French macaroons.  

The Moroccan mushroom with almond slides differs in that it is decorated with almond slides in addition to its citrus flavor. It is a dry, soft dough that is very easy and quick to make. So, it can be dipped in mint tea on the breakfast table for Eid. 

12. Sellew

Sellew or Sellou is one of the most typical desserts in Morocco. It is one of the most important dishes during Ramadan, as it is rich in nutrients, satisfies hunger and keeps the day going. On holidays, it is also prepared in small portions and accompanied by Moroccan tea. 

Sfouf, garnished with almonds or pine nuts, has a characteristic brown color and is made from toasted wheat flour and honey mixed with melted butter, sesame paste (tahini) and ground almonds. The dough is kneaded by hand so that the flour absorbs all the sweet liquids that give it its flavor and charming texture. At the table, this traditional Moroccan dessert is generously sprinkled with almonds, coconut and sugar. This is a dessert that is a must-try. 

Conclusion:

All these delicious Moroccan Sweets are desirable! But the only way you have to taste the traditional Moroccan flavor is by traveling there. So, why don’t you plan a visit to Morocco with us and let yourself fall in love with the Moroccan Traditional cuisine? 

Best Moroccan Food: Popular Traditional Dishes 

Best Moroccan Food: Popular Traditional Dishes 

by | Jul 16, 2022 | Moroccan Food

One of the essential things that a traveler concerns with before tripping or traveling to different country is food. However, there are some countries that are famous with its recipes and delicious food; for instance, Italy. Also, Moroccan cuisine considered one of the top world cuisines. Tagine, Coscous, Tangia, Pastila these are some dishes that are specifying Morocco and originally made for first time in Morocco.     

Food in Morocco 

Moroccan cuisine is one of the richest and most varied in the world. There are several delicious dishes that will awaken our taste buds. Moroccan cuisine is not limited to couscous and tagine, which are some of the most popular dishes in the country, but there are other specialties that are a must try. 

  

Breads, soups, fish, meat, etc. – other typical Moroccan dishes. The confectionery sector is also highly developed in the country. We should not forget about the different kinds of drinks for which Morocco is famous. Tea has become a real institution, a ceremony not to be missed. 

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Some dishes and drinks you must try in Morocco 

When people talk about Moroccan cuisine, they never forget to mention couscous and tagine. Couscous is a famous semolina dish that is very famous and popular in Morocco. Tagine with fish or meat is a typical dish that is cooked in clay pots. The dish varies from region to region. In the center of the country, tajine is usually made with lamb. However, in coastal regions it is prepared with anchovies, sardines, or shrimp. 

  

If you visit the agricultural areas in the interior and the Atlas Mountains, you cannot miss Meshui. This is the famous roast lamb, typical of some Moroccan regions. 

  

Everywhere in Morocco you can try harira with tomatoes and bisara with beans. These are typical soups served in most restaurants. The famous harira is especially popular during Ramadan as it is eaten to break the fast. 

  

Various kinds of small quatrains are also found throughout the country: The most famous are briuats. These are small pancakes made of marshmallow leaves and filled with minced meat, brains, fish, sausage, and more. 

  

Peppermint tea is the emblem of Morocco. You can taste it in every restaurant and cafe in every Moroccan city. Wherever you stay, in a hotel or in a private home, the hosts will always offer you tea. It is even part of the country’s tradition. 

  

Besides mint tea, are there other alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages sold in restaurants, supermarkets and specialty stores? Soft drinks and fruit juices are also popular in the country, even in the desert. 

  

When you buy an alcoholic drink in a store or supermarket, the bottle is always wrapped in paper and placed in a black plastic bag. During religious holidays, the liquor departments of supermarkets are reserved for foreigners with passports. Avoid buying alcohol for a young Moroccan, as it can lead to legal action. 

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Where to eat and drink in Morocco  

Tourists are spoiled for choice when it comes to typical Moroccan food and drink. There are several places in Moroccan cities where you can order the dishes you want to try during your stay. 

  

– Fast Food: These restaurants, known for good value for money and fast service, are very popular among Moroccans, but also among foreigners. They all offer typical dishes and drinks as well as specialties from other countries to attract more customers. These places are very popular with travelers strolling through the city. You can freshen up a bit before continuing your visit. 

  

For example, in the evening, the Djema el-Fnaa square in Marrakech is full of stalls selling typical Moroccan food and drinks. This esplanade is one of the main tourist attractions of the red city.  

  

– Popular Restaurants: Very popular among Moroccans, these restaurants are ideal for enjoying the local atmosphere and interacting with locals. Fried fish or fish cocktails are most common, especially in coastal regions. 

  

In the center of the country, popular restaurants often offer meat skewers or lamb tajin. Harira and bisara soups are always available. For dessert, fruit juices, dates, or mint tea are available. 

Upscale restaurants: these establishments cater mainly to national and foreign tourists. The price is higher, but the facilities are really well decorated and furnished, and the service is very satisfactory. They are usually located in luxury hotels or in tourist areas. The upscale restaurants offer all kinds of dishes: Moroccan or Western. Asian restaurants can also be found in the main tourist resorts of Morocco. Most of these luxury establishments have a lounge bar where you can refresh and relax with your favorite drinks. 

  

– Cafes: These are small establishments where you can have coffee or tea along with savory snacks such as sandwiches, brioches, pies….. Moroccans love cafes, and you can often find them on every street corner. You can also stop by there before you start your discovery day. 

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