Lamb tagine

Couscous is perhaps the best-known Moroccan dish. But lamb tagine is not far behind in the ranking of the most famous Moroccan recipes. In Morocco, tagine recipes are diverse and varied, but lamb tagine remains a great classic. Traditionally, lamb is paired with sweet flavors such as prunes or apricots.

Many variations of lamb tagine

As its name suggests, Moroccan lamb tagine is cooked in a tagine (a traditional earthenware dish). The basic recipe consists of lamb, of course, olive oil, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and coriander. Depending on the variation of the recipe, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, honey, raisins, dried apricots, prunes, almonds, zucchini, or eggplant may also be added.

Recipes vary depending on the cook and the region of Morocco you are in, but lamb tagine remains a staple dish of Moroccan cuisine. You will find it on the menu of almost every restaurant you come across during your trip to Morocco.

Dollar Morocco's tip: rent a city car to go and enjoy a lamb tagine in a traditional Moroccan restaurant.