From honey-soaked pastries to almond-filled sweets, Moroccan sweets are a tribute to sweetness, tradition, and hospitality. All the recipes capture the warmth of family feasts and the aroma of orange blossom, cinnamon, and honey.
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All Desserts & Sweets Recipes
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Orange & Almond Moroccan Cake
🧡 Story This Moroccan Orange & Almond Cake is fragrant, moist, and gluten-free in its nature. Using fresh oranges, ground almonds, and a splash of orange blossom water, baked into a delicate yet rich dessert — the perfect treat for tea time or as an occasional dessert after dinner. 🍋 Tips / Notes 💡 This…
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Moroccan Fekkas (Almond Biscuit)
🧡 Story Moroccan Fekkas are a crispy almond biscuit cookie flavored with orange zest and anise. Double-baked to a golden crisp, they’re perfect for dunking into Moroccan mint tea. Pieces of gold that are easy to make, full of flavor, and last for weeks — a Moroccan tradition! 🍋 Tips / Notes 💡 Fekkas can…
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Moroccan Date Cookies (Makrout)
🧡 Story Makrout are semolina cookies that are yellow, filled with sweet date paste, and honey-soaked. A classic Moroccan cookie that’s a holiday and special occasion treat, they are crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and deliciously scented with orange blossom and cinnamon. 🍋 Tips & Tricks 💡 Makrout can also be baked…
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Semolina Cake with Honey & Almonds (Basbousa Style)
🧡 Story This Moroccan-style Semolina Cake, reminiscent of the Basbousa, is moist and perfumed and dripping with honey syrup. It’s flavored with almonds and orange blossom water, a popular dessert all over Morocco — delicious with mint tea or coffee after a meal. 🍋 Tips / Notes 💡 For a richer flavor, replace half the…
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Moroccan Orange Blossom Cookies
🧡 Story Moroccan Orange Blossom Cookies are delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies fragrant in orange blossom water and powdered sugar. Great for tea time or the holidays, these cookies are simple yet refined. 🍋Tips / Notes 💡 For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or orange zest to the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container…
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Gazelle Horns (Kaab el Ghazal) Recipe
🧡 Story Gazelle Horns, or Kaab el Ghazal, are delicate Moroccan crescent cookies stuffed with almond paste and orange blossom water. Perfect for special occasions, they’re lightly glazed and finished with powdered sugar for a dramatic effect. 🍋 Tips / Notes 💡 Gazelle Horns can be stored in an airtight container for up to a…
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Moroccan M’hanncha (Almond Snake Cake)
🧡 Story Moroccan M’hanncha, or Almond Snake Cake, is a dramatic pastry of almond paste and flaky filo dough, rolled into a “snake” coil. Lightly sweetened with honey and powdered with confectioner’s sugar, it’s a show-stopping dessert for special occasions. 🍋 Tips / Notes 💡 M’hanncha can be made ahead of time and stored in…
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Chebakia (Moroccan Ramadan Sweet)
🧡 Story This rich Avocado Almond Smoothie is an adaptation of Moroccan breakfast beverages, blending the richness of avocado with almonds’ nutty flavor.Popular among health-conscious Moroccans, it’s drunk chilled, often with a sprinkle of cinnamon or some honey drizzle.Perfect as a quick breakfast, post-workout drink, or refreshing snack, it blends tradition with contemporary Moroccan tastes.…
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Moroccan Almond Briouats (Sweet Pastries)
🧡 Story Golden, crispy, and filled with almond paste — Moroccan Almond Briouats are sweet pastries that are usually served during Ramadan and celebrations. Their honey and nut sweet combination has resulted in them becoming one of the most favorite desserts in Morocco. 🍋 Tips / Notes 💡 For a lighter version, you can bake…
The Sweet Heart of Morocco
Moroccan sweets typically get served at parties and tea time as a symbol of generosity and joy. Served after a home-cooked meal or used as an accompaniment with mint tea, the sweets add festivity to any occasion.
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