Our harira soup recipe makes the most quintessentially Moroccan dish after tagine – a richly spiced chickpea and lentil soup that’s hearty, comforting, and nothing if not versatile. Serve it as a light soup for the perfect starter or with a stew-like texture for a filling main. Shower with fresh herbs and serve with lemon … Read more
This Moroccan chicken tagine recipe with preserved lemons and olives makes one of Morocco’s most quintessential tagines, alongside lamb tagine with prunes and almonds. Infused with intense citrus notes, thanks to umami-rich preserved lemons, the comforting Moroccan stew is traditionally eaten with crusty round bread called khobz. It’s also delicious with couscous, just don’t tell … Read more
This authentic Moroccan chickpea soup recipe is one of our favourite chickpea soup recipes. It makes a warming, hearty bowl of soup that’s a meal in itself – particularly when served with some oven-fresh flatbread. I learnt to make this chickpea soup in a Marrakech kitchen over ten years ago and haven’t tweaked a thing … Read more
Our Morocco road trip from Marrakech to Mhamid via Essaouira on the southern coast was the long way to the edge of the Sahara but my mum was in the backseat and we all had different goals. Terence wanted to see some waves, Mum wanted to see the sign to Timbuktu, and I wanted to … Read more
Our places to go in 2017 are destinations that we think you should travel to this year – because they need you. These are places with breathtaking landscapes, friendly locals, fantastic food, a fascinating culture, and all the rest. They’re also places that deserve more tourists. It’s the season of ‘places to go in 2017’ lists … Read more