Tourists get a bit confused about what to pick and where to find yummy Moroccan desserts. In this article, we will chat about Moroccan desserts, tell you where to find them, and also give you a scoop on how much they cost. Kaab Ghazal and Briwa are some of the best and most tasty Moroccan desserts people love with tea, share with guests, or enjoy after a long day.
5 Must-Try Moroccan Desserts when Visiting Morocco
1. Kaab el Ghazal
It is a Moroccan dessert that is a small crescent filled with almond paste, cinnamon, and orange flower water.
Price: Kaab ghazal (filled with almond paste) is approximately 150 MAD per kilogram (15 dollars/kg), with potential variations up to 200 MAD based on the vendor.
Peanut-filled Kaab ghazal is around 100 MAD per kilogram (10 dollars/kg).
2. Briwa
Briwa is one of the most expensive desserts for Ramadan due to its dependence on almonds. It also consists of almond paste, takes the shape of a triangle, and is crunchy.
Price: approximately 150 MAD to 170 MAD per kilogram (15-17 dollars/kg) for Briwa filled with almond paste, and around 100 MAD (10 dollars/kg) for peanut-filled Briwa.
3. Chebbakia
Chebbakia is a famous Moroccan dessert that Moroccans make during Ramadan. They mix flour and yeast, shaping it into circles, and frying until golden.
Then, they dip it in honey or syrup, sprinkle it with sesame, and enjoy it hot or cold.
Price: one kg of Chebbakia costs from 120 MAD to 150 (12-15 dollars)
4. Ghoriba
Is a super soft Moroccan dessert, with a beautiful crackly appearance that melts in the mouth easily. However, it is one of the most sought-after desserts in traditional Moroccan cuisine that is made of almond paste.
Price: almond paste 130 MAD/kg (13 dollars/kg)
peanut paste 90 MAD/kg (9 dollars/kg)
5. Sello/Aslilo/Sfuf
Is a famous Moroccan dessert that Moroccans prepare on major occasions such as Ramadan, and weddings.
Also, It mainly consists of a texture of toasted flour, almonds, sesame honey, and butter.
Price: one kg of Sellou costs between 180 MAD-200 MAD (18-20 dollars)
Where to Enjoy Moroccan Desserts
Moroccan desserts are available at famous places like:
- Pastry shops: are great for getting all sorts of Moroccan desserts like Amoud, and Bennis Habous pastry shop (these two shops are the best)
- Facebook Marketplace: Search for the sweet’s name on Facebook Marketplace. then, you’ll find many women who make it at home and can deliver it to you.
- Instagram: If you search for “حلويات مغربية” ( Moroccan desserts) in Arabic on Instagram, you’ll find pages where they sell and deliver these treats to you.
- Derb Sultan: In Derb Sultan, you’ll find a huge souk filled with a diverse selection of Moroccan sweets, all available at very affordable prices.
- Hay Hassani: same as Derb Sultan, Hay Hassani is like a busy market where you can buy lots of different Moroccan sweets, and the prices are excellent. 1
I wish you a fantastic journey to Morocco!
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