18 Moroccan recipes

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Easy Moroccan recipes

Moroccan couscous (large sharing couscous)

This Moroccan couscous is made for sharing, with a fragrant base of onion, tomato, coriander and saffron simmered with vegetables for layers of flavour. Served over fluffy couscous with plenty of broth, it’s vibrant, satisfying and easier to master than it looks. Perfect for relaxed family-style dining.

Pepper, date and harissa tagine

This simple but flavour-packed tagine makes a feature of meltingly soft peppers, but you could add any summery veg to the base sauce – chunks of squash or courgette would be good.

Moroccan batata mchermla with prawns (potatoes, greens and prawn stew)

This warming stew, inspired by Moroccan batata mchermla, pairs prawns and greens with potatoes and preserved lemon in a spiced chermoula broth.

Whole braised chicken with lemon and olives

This whole braised chicken by Sofian Msetfi is juicy, tender and infused with subtle flavour – pair with Moroccan-style flatbreads for a full feast.

Moroccan chicken tagine

This Moroccan chicken tagine combines mellow onions, preserved lemon and briny olives for a fragrant, flavour-packed dish. Simple enough for weeknights yet special enough for gatherings, it’s perfect with crusty bread or couscous.

Moroccan-style meatballs with herb couscous

Make these little lamb meatballs, cook in a rich tomato sauce spiced with cumin and cinnamon, and serve with herby couscous for an easy family dinner.

Moroccan slow-roast lamb

This Moroccan slow-roasted lamb shoulder makes a perfect celebratory centrepiece – minimal effort, maximum flavour. Let the oven work its magic as bold spices, garlic and preserved lemon transform the meat until tender.

Moroccan-style cauliflower salad

What a way to make cauliflower shine! Roast your florets with North African spice blend ras el hanout, dried cranberries, dates, nuts and pomegranate seeds, then drizzle the whole lot with a tahini and mint dressing.

Zaalouk with crispy halloumi

Zaalouk is served at room temperature as a side dish in Morocco. It’s perfect for dunking, so get plenty of warm soft pitta lined up. Although it’s not traditionally Moroccan, the halloumi works perfectly with the richness of the aubergines.

Chermoula tomato and fish tagine

An easy and quick tagine made for sharing, with giant couscous and harissa for extra texture and heat.

Moroccan-inspired tuna kebabs with herb and lemon grains

Midweek menu falling flat? Lift your appetite with these Moroccan-spiced tuna kebabs ready in 15 minutes, served with nourishing grains and punchy harissa yogurt.

Ensalada de tomates con almendras

This Moroccan-style tomato and almond salad is super simple to make but looks really impressive and tastes delicious. It works as a starter or light lunch, or enjoy it as a side during the summer.

Moroccan-style wings with herb couscous

Spice up your weekday dinners with this delicious recipe for Moroccan-inspired chicken wings with herb couscous. Packed with mint, fragrant coriander, sweet maple and fiery harissa, this dish is brimming with flavour.

Moroccan-inspired prawn rice bowl

This low-calorie stir-fry recipe delivers big, North African flavours in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for a mid-week meal.

Chermoula chicken mezze platter

Make your own marinade using cumin, paprika, coriander and chilli to coat these chicken skewers. Serve with a hummus dip, crunchy cabbage salad and pittas for a punchy dinner idea.

Guinea fowl tagine

Guinea fowl is marinated in a spice paste and cooked with dates before being served in a bowl of comforting buttery couscous. This recipe feeds up to six people, so is a great alternative to a traditional Sunday roast.

Moroccan-inspired veggie soup

Preserved lemons and a blend of spices give this colourful soup a Moroccan-style edge when it comes to flavour. It's packed with nutritious veggies and pulses too.

Moroccan-style stuffed peppers

Peppers are incredible. Their sweet flavour and soft texture when roasted pairs beautifully with chickpeas and rose harissa in this classic recipe.