Global Cuisines African North African Moroccan 21 Top-Rated Moroccan Recipes By Hayley Sugg Updated on February 20, 2025 Close Photo: Magda Moroccan food can't be stuffed into a single category. This North African cuisine hits on all the flavor notes with dishes that are spicy, sweet, savory, and bursting with exciting aroma. Using heady spices and fresh herbs, layered dishes like tagine and soup take the spotlight while accompanied by delicious salads and sides. Check out our collection of top-rated Moroccan dishes featuring traditional recipes and new twists on classic flavors. 01 of 22 Moroccan Shrimp Stew CookingWithShelia "This Moroccan-inspired stew has a hearty tomato sauce base and is loaded with fresh garlic, onion, and red and green bell peppers," says CookingWithShelia. "The harissa adds the right amount of peppery smoke flavor that will have your taste buds dancing. Garnish with fresh thyme if you like. Serve with jasmine rice and naan bread." View Recipe Save 02 of 22 Moroccan Chicken with Saffron and Preserved Lemon Allrecipes Magazine "My first foray into Moroccan cuisine," says William Bebout. "I cooked it in a tagine and it turned out beautifully." View Recipe Save 03 of 22 Moroccan Preserved Lemons Schlemmermann You can buy jars of preserved lemons, but it's easy to make your own. By salt-packing organic lemons for a month, they'll age in a brine that infuses the fruit with savory flavor. Both the rind and flesh are delicious, but the rind is most commonly used by dicing it up before being thrown into soups, sauces, and salads. View Recipe Save 04 of 22 Vegetarian Moroccan Harira Magda Harira is a traditional Moroccan stew that is typically made with lamb, but this plant-based version relies on chickpeas and veggies. View Recipe Save 05 of 22 Moroccan Lamb with Shiraz Honey Sauce De00304 This Moroccan-inspired lamb dish uses ras el hanout, the region's popular spice blend, to add a burst of flavor. View Recipe Save 06 of 22 Moroccan Chickpea Stew Home Grown Mama Chickpeas, potatoes, and tomatoes are the base for this vegan-friendly dish. "All of the spices combined with the sweetness of the raisins created a wonderful flavor," says Mary G. View Recipe Save 07 of 22 Moroccan Lamb Kabobs MattOlay V-H You'd never guess that this impressive dish is so easy to make: just mix the ingredients, form the kebabs, and get to grilling. "This was fantastic! My husband says it is in his top 10 favorite things I’ve made," says reviewer sk8mom. View Recipe Save 08 of 22 Moroccan Lentil Soup with Veggies Dan Minnesota For when you need a healthy and comforting meal, this lentil soup is a great choice. The dish is simmered in a collection of spices that give it a Moroccan-inspired flavor. View Recipe Save 09 of 22 Moroccan Carrots Allrecipes Magazine "This is absolutely delicious, the balance of chili and lemon and the sweetness of the carrots blend together nicely," says ncf. "It tastes great cold marinated or baked as a side dish." View Recipe Save 10 of 22 Spanish Moroccan Fish CookinBug Peppers, tomatoes, and olives are just some of the flavorful ingredients this tender tilapia is simmered in. Serve over a bed of rice or couscous. View Recipe Save 11 of 22 Moroccan Cooked Pepper Salad Dinita A nice change from green salad, this recipe relies on cooked bell peppers as the base. According to reviewers, this can also be finely chopped and served as a sauce over other dishes. View Recipe Save 12 of 22 Mama Marie's Moroccan Tuna Brik Nobody'sGirl Traditionally known as briwat or briouat in Morocco, these tender stuffed pastries make an irresistible appetizer or side dish. View Recipe Save 13 of 22 Moroccan-Style Stuffed Acorn Squash Allrecipes Magazine "This is a great and very easy recipe," says recipe reviewer BSTEPLEM. "One of the best that I have found for couscous." View Recipe Save 14 of 22 Chicken Tagine Allrecipes Pieces of skinless, boneless chicken thigh, carrots, and cubes of eggplant mingle in the slow cooker with dried apricots and cranberries, tomato paste, and Moroccan spices. Serve over couscous. "This Moroccan slow cooker dish is the perfect blend of sweetness and spice," says KJones. View Recipe Save 15 of 22 Moroccan Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas) Crowmish In this recipe, black-eyed peas simmer in a savory tomato sauce until tender. "Love black-eyed peas. Always looking for ways to use them," says reviewer Crowmish. "Couldn’t be easier. Just a little chopping and throw everything into a pot. This recipe’s a keeper." View Recipe Save 16 of 22 Ras el Hanout Buckwheat Queen Heady spices, like cumin, cloves, and ginger, combine for this seasoning blend that's essential for many Moroccan dishes. View Recipe Save 17 of 22 Roasted Moroccan-Inspired Tilapia Fabeveryday This Moroccan-inspired dinner features roasted tilapia and spiced chickpeas on a bed of white rice topped with a creamy yogurt sauce and fresh cilantro. View Recipe Save 18 of 22 Lamb Tagine Allrecipes Pieces of lamb are marinated overnight for an infusion of flavor, before being cooked low and slow with vegetables until tender. "I am blessed with having experienced North African cooking at its best—in the everyday households around Morocco," says reviewer Noreen Polk Kilby. "This recipe produced the best tagine I've had outside of Morocco, and definitely my best personal effort. As they say in Morocco: b'sahatik! To your health!" View Recipe Save 19 of 22 Marrakesh Vegetable Curry christine "So yummy!" says Nikky. "I love the mixed taste of sweet and spicy, and this is a great balance." View Recipe Save 20 of 22 Harira Natasha Greenman-Ruzynski A common dish used to break fast for Ramadan, harira is a lamb and legume stew that is stick-to-your-ribs hearty. View Recipe Save 21 of 22 Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers Penni Maitland Rich spices and fresh herbs combine to season these colorful chicken and veggie skewers. They're served with a cool lemon-mint yogurt sauce. View Recipe Save 22 of 22 More North African Recipes France C Pictured: Harissa Honey Chicken Thighs These Tunisian Recipes Will Add Big, Bold Flavors to Your Mediterranean Diet Great Recipes for Exploring Algerian Cuisine Our Favorite Egyptian Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit