Where is Morocco? The northwest portion of Africa - south of Spain.
Moroccan facts - Gained independence from France in 1956. Capital city is Tangier. Population 32 million. Predominately Muslim - 98%. Size of the nation is slightly larger than California.
Wikipedia says this about Moroccan food...
Moroccan cuisine is a very diverse cuisine, with many influences, due to the interaction of Morocco with the outside world for centuries. The cuisine of Morocco is a mix of Berber, Moorish, Mediterranean, Arab, and African influences.
The main Moroccan dish most people are familiar with is couscous, an old delicacy probably of Berber origin.
Beef is the most commonly eaten red meat in Morocco. Lamb is preferred, but is not as common due to its higher cost. Poultry was historically used and the importance of seafood is increasing in Moroccan food. The breed of sheep in North Africa has much of its fat concentrated in its tail, which means that Moroccan lamb does not have the pungent flavor that Western lamb and mutton can have.
Among the most famous Moroccan dishes are Couscous, Pastilla (also spelled Bsteeya or Bestilla), Tajine, Tanjia and Harira. Although the latter is a soup, it is considered as a dish in itself and is served as such or with dates especially during the month of Ramadan.
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This is an awesome restaurant. I was just there this weekend and not only enjoyed the food, but also the experience!
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