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1. Breakfast (_Ftour_)
- Breakfast, or _ftour_, is usually eaten between 7 am and 9 am.
- A common Moroccan breakfast includes:
- _Khobz_ (Moroccan bread) dipped in olive oil and sprinkled with salt.
- _Amlou_, a spread made with argan oil, almonds, honey, and spices.
- Sweet mint tea (_atay bi naan_) is almost always paired with breakfast.
2. Lunch (_Ghada_)
- Lunch is typically consumed between 1 pm and 3 pm.
- A typical Moroccan lunch might consist of:
- _Tajine_, a traditional stew cooked in a clay pot. It can include various combinations of meat, poultry, vegetables, or fish.
- Couscous, a dish made from semolina grains, accompanied by a sauce and vegetables.
- _Harira_, a thick and nourishing soup made with chickpeas, lentils, and meat or chicken.
3. Afternoon Tea (_Shweeya_)
- Afternoon tea is usually enjoyed around 4 pm to 6 pm.
- This time of the day is often referred to as _shweeya_, which means "little bit" in Arabic.
- Moroccans typically snack on sweets like cookies, pastries (_briouats_), or traditional sweets like _chebakia_ or _sellou_
- Again, sweet mint tea is an essential accompaniment.
4. Dinner (_Assaa_)
- Dinner, also known as _assaa_, is the main meal of the day and is generally eaten between 8 pm and 10 pm.
- A traditional Moroccan dinner might include:
- Meats, such as grilled meats or skewers (_brochettes_), roasted chicken (_djaj mechwi_)
- A dish of vegetables, either cooked or raw.
- Bread, including _khobz_ or flatbreads like _rghaif_, or _meloui_.
- Salads, like the popular _Zaalouk_, a salad made from grilled eggplant, tomatoes, and spices.
5. Late-night Snack (_S'hour_)
- In Morocco, it's common to have a late-night snack, especially during Ramadan.
- This snack, known as _s'hour_ consumed just before the Fajr prayer and may include leftovers from dinner, fruits, or traditional Moroccan desserts.
It's worth noting that these meal patterns can vary widely among regions, families, and individual preferences.