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Traditional Moroccan Starters

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If you're looking for a classic Moroccan appetiser, we've got a great selection of starters from Morocco to kick off any dinner party in style.

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Moroccan Starters Traditional Bites

Traditional Moroccan cuisine brings a host of wonderful flavours, spices and fresh ingredients to the table.

Steeped in centuries of unique culture and history, the traditional food of Morocco is awash with mouth-watering dishes. And if you’re looking to kick-off your very own Moroccan dinner party, the Moroccan starter dishes on offer provide a range of scrumptious options.

Traditional Moroccan starters include dishes such as baked spiced olives, chermoula recipes, Moroccan couscous and harissa tabbouleh. These small dishes are packed with flavour and can be used to whet your appetite for the main course.

Featured Moroccan Starter Recipes

There are so many great Moroccan starter recipes out there. But which ones are the best? Here's a selection of our favourites:

Berber Kefta Omelette

Harissa Tabbouleh

Lightened-Up Stuffed Peppers

Sunny's Beer Battered Moroccan Asparagus with Dip

Tenderstem Broccoli and Salmon Parcels With Spicy Moroccan Butter Sauce

Goat's Cheese Beetroots

Moroccan Couscous

Couscous-Encrusted Oysters

How To Cook The Perfect Lamb Tagine With Apricot Tabouleh | James Martin's Mediterranean

James Martin is in Marseilles, France, to explore its North African quarter. There, he cooks a delicious and simple lamb tagine with apricot tabouleh.

Tenderstem Broccoli and Salmon Parcels With Spicy Moroccan Butter Sauce

This mouth-watering recipe is ready in just 27 minutes and the ingredients can serve up to 4 people.

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Traditional Moroccan Starter Dishes

Whether you're looking for a simple Moroccan starter recipe or something more elaborate, we've got you covered.

If you're seeking something imaginative and compelling for a truly astonishing appetiser at your next dinner party, look no further than Moroccan starters. These small bites are packed with flavour and sure to please any crowd. Traditional Moroccan cuisine blends the unique tastes of Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and sub-Saharan African influences to serve up culinary experiences unlike any other. From tagines and couscous to bastilla and Berber Kefta Omelette, in this Moroccan starter dishes collection we’ve got a host of inspiring recipes for you to traverse. No matter what your taste, you're sure to find a Moroccan starter that you'll love.

Traditional Moroccan Starters

Moroccan Starters Traditional Bites