Soups & Starters 

Vibrant, colorful, and full of flavor — Moroccan appetizers and salads are the perfect start to your meal. From the tangy eggplant salad (zaalouk) to refreshing tomato and pepper mixes, find dishes that capture the taste and hue of Moroccan food.

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A rustic still life of traditional flatbread, savory samosas, and bowls of rich soup in a cozy setting.

All Soups & Starters 

  • Moroccan Beet & Orange Salad with Mint

    🧡 Story Vibrant, crisp, and naturally sweet, this Moroccan Beet & Orange Salad with Mint is a classic side dish that can be easily seen in Moroccan kitchens.Beets’ earthy sweetness…

  • Moroccan Fennel & Orange Salad

    🧡 Story Light, creamy, and refreshing, this Moroccan Cucumber & Yogurt Salad (a.k.a. Khyar B L’ban) is a summer favorite and a daily side dish to serve with grilled meat…

  • Moroccan Cucumber & Yogurt Salad

    🧡 Story Cool, creamy, and refreshing, this Moroccan Cucumber & Yogurt Salad (or Khyar B L’ban, as it is known locally) is a summer staple and a welcome side dish…

  • Moroccan Olives & Preserved Lemon Tapenade

    🧡 Story This Moroccan Olives & Preserved Lemon Tapenade is a delicious dip with lots of North African flavor.A Moroccan staple on tables, it combines green or black olives, pickled…

  • Bissara: Moroccan Fava Bean Soup

    🧡 Story Bissara is a hearty Moroccan soup made from dried fava beans, flavored with garlic, olive oil, and spices. Traditionally eaten as a comforting breakfast or starter, it’s simple,…

  • Tomato & Pepper Moroccan Salad (Taktouka)

    🧡 Story Taktouka is a warm spicy Moroccan salad made of roasted green peppers, tomatoes, and scented olive oil. Simple but very flavorful, it is accompanied by bread as an…

  • Moroccan Fish Soup (Shorba Samak)

    🧡 Story This Moroccan Fish Soup, Shorba Samak, unites delicate fish with tomatoes, saffron, and pungent Moroccan spices. It’s a light but fragrant starter typically served in coastal locations like…

  • Spicy Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Salad

    🧡 Story This Spicy Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Salad is bursting with color and flavour. It contains tender carrots, chickpeas loaded with protein, and spicy Moroccan spices — all tossed…

  • Moroccan Zaalouk: Eggplant & Tomato

    🧡 Story Zaalouk is a traditional Moroccan salad made of roasted or sautéed eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and spices. Served room temperature or warm, it’s excellent as a starter, appetizer, or…