Our 28 best Moroccan recipes (2024)

Mortar and pestle at the ready and go! First whip up our recipe for the mouth-watering Moroccan spice known as ras el hanout. Bulk grind it and keep it on hand because these flavour-packed Moroccan meals with thank you for it. Spice up your lamb shanks with the blend or use it in our hearty chickpea stew. There’s also tantalising traditional recipes for everything from a tasty lamb tfaya and vegetable harira to our seafood tagine and bisteeya sticks. And if you’re looking for a treat, try our sweet krachel rolls for morning tea.

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Ras el hanout

Ras el hanout

With a name that loosely translates as “top of the shelf”, ras el hanout is a Moroccan blend of the best a spice merchant has to offer.

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Moroccan shredded salad

Moroccan shredded salad

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Moroccan chickpea stew

Moroccan chickpea stew

Chock full of veggies and tender chickpeas, this rich Moroccan-inspired stew is packed with nutrients and the best cold-busting remedy for winter nights.

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Moroccan spiced carrot, pumpkin and chickpea salad

Moroccan spiced carrot, pumpkin and chickpea salad

There’s no wilting lettuce leaves or ‘boring’ diet ingredients here! With Moroccan-spiced roast veggies and couscous full of juicy currants and crumbly feta, this epic salad is perfect for a healthy dinner.

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Moroccan chicken with cauliflower pilaf

Moroccan chicken with cauliflower pilaf

The warm colours and flavours of Moroccan food start with an assortment of wonderful spices. This low-carb chicken dinner showcases them with cauliflower pilaf

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Briwat (lamb filo cigars)

Briwat (lamb filo cigars)

Serve these spiced Moroccan filo cigars with a herbed yoghurt dipping sauce as a tasty snack or starter.

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Vegetable harira soup

Vegetable harira soup

Traditionally harira is a Moroccan soup of lamb, vegetables and pulses, popularly served to break the fast of Ramadan.

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Pastilla with sweet yoghurt cream

Pastilla with sweet yoghurt cream

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Barbecued chermoula chicken with pea puree

Barbecued chermoula chicken with pea puree

Experiment with flavours of North Africa with this delicious chicken thighs recipe. Rub on, grill to perfection then serve with creamy pea purée

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Moroccan spiced roast beef with caramelised cauliflower

Moroccan spiced roast beef with caramelised cauliflower

Tender, juicy beef is beautiful marinated in a fragrant Moroccan seasoning and cooked to perfection. Serve your meal with sweet, caramelised cauliflower and steamed green beans for a flavour sensation that will leave you wanting more!

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Chermoulla lamb riblets

Chermoulla lamb riblets

Served with an exotic herb mixture and warm couscous salad, these lamb riblets are perfect for a summer bbq.

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Moroccan chicken stew

Moroccan chicken stew

Packed with delicious veggies, tender chicken drumsticks and simmered in a fragrant baharat sauce, this hearty, slow-cooked Moroccan stew is the perfect way to spice up dinnertime.

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Lamb kefta tagine

Lamb kefta tagine

Sure to become a firm family favourite, this dish combines the comfort of meatballs with the adventurous flavours of North Africa.

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Moroccan fish tagine with almond couscous

Moroccan fish tagine with almond couscous

Get lost in the full Mediterranean flavours of this tasty seafood tagine, complete with juicy olives and tomatoes that will burst in your mouth.

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Moroccan-spiced lamb shoulder

Moroccan-spiced lamb shoulder

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Chicken bastilla

Chicken bastilla

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Moroccan fish and chips

Our healthy take on traditional fish and chips is the perfect midweek dinner

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Moroccan-spiced chicken casserole

This Moroccan-spiced chicken casserole with chickpeas and apricots will take your taste buds on a trip to North Africa. We serve it with quinoa for a nutritious twist.

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Moroccan carrots with chickpeas and spinach couscous

Moroccan carrots with chickpeas and spinach couscous

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Moroccan lamb and chickpea wraps

Excite your tastebuds with these delicious Moroccan lamb and chickpea wraps– bursting with flavour the whole family will love!

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Lamb and apricot tagine

Lamb and apricot tagine

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Chickpea shakshuka

Chickpea shakshuka

This Moroccan-inspired chickpea shakshuka dish has a spicy kick to it.

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Krachel (sweet moroccan rolls)

Krachel (sweet Moroccan rolls)

Krachel are sweet, fragrant rolls flavoured with anise seeds, sesame seeds and orange flower water. They are perfect served warm, with butter, for morning or afternoon tea.

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Moroccan beef meatballs

Moroccan beef meatballs

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Slada felfla (capsicum dip)

Slada felfla (capsicum dip)

Red capsicum dip is nutritious, tastes great and is very easy to make. Here, we’ve given you a spiced up Moroccan version. Serve dip with crusty bread; we used toasted pitta bread.

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Lamb & apricot tagine with chermoula

Lamb and apricot tagine with chermoula

Make this Moroccan traditional lamb tagine with apricots for your next special occasion.

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Lamb tfaya

Lamb tfaya

A healthy and delicious Moroccan lamb dish; Tfaya refers to the sweet and spicy caramelised onions and raisins.

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Moroccan roast chicken and cauliflower

Get spiced with this Moroccan roasted style chicken and cauliflower. Scatter olives and coriander over chicken and serve with a ramekin of greek-style yoghurt.

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Bisteeya sticks

Bisteeya sticks

Served with pomegranate yoghurt, these Moroccan pastries make elegant finger food.

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Moroccan lamb shanks

Moroccan lamb shanks

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Moroccan pulled beef

Moroccan pulled beef

Packed with spicy Moroccan flavours this slow-cooked beef dish. And the tahini drizzle really adds an extra special touch.

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