A Day of Dining in Morocco: Traditional Meal Patterns

Moroccan daily meals vary by region and family, but a typical pattern includes:

1. Breakfast (Ftour) – 7–9 AM

Khobz (bread) with olive oil/salt, amlou (argan-almond-honey spread), sweet mint tea.

2. Lunch (Ghada) – 1–3 PM

Tajine (stew), couscous with sauce/vegetables, or harira (chickpea/lentil/meat soup).

3. Afternoon Tea (Shweeya) – 4–6 PM

Cookies, pastries (briouats), chebakia, sellou, with mint tea.

4. Dinner (Assaa) – 8–10 PM (Main Meal)

Grilled meats/brochettes, roasted chicken, vegetables, bread (khobz, rghaif, meloui), salads (zaalouk).

5. Late-Night Snack (S'hour) – Pre-dawn (especially Ramadan)

Leftovers, fruit, traditional desserts.

Mint tea accompanies almost every occasion.