Moroccan Spices
Moroccan cuisine is a feast for the senses, and at the heart of it all are the spices. Fragrant, colorful, […]
Visiting Morocco During Ramadan: What to Expect and How to Enjoy It
Ramadan in Morocco If you’re planning a trip to Morocco during this time of year, you may notice a different […]
The Blue Door experience
Founded in 2016 by Tim and his wife Esther, Blue Door Cuisine was born of their love for Moroccan […]
10 Interesting Reasons to Visit Tangier
Who has heard of Tangier? I had not. I knew almost nothing about Morocco before I came, let alone […]
10 Words in Moroccan Arabic
What languages do they speak in Morocco? Darija The main language is Darija – Moroccan Arabic. This is Arabic […]
Moroccan Amlou: Sweet Almond Butter
What is Amlou? Think of amlou as a decadent blend of flavors and textures, often called the Moroccan version […]
Moroccan bread
The Heart of Moroccan Cuisine: Khobz (Traditional Moroccan Bread) At Blue Door Cuisine, we invite guests to step into the warmth […]
Ramadan Meal Planning
Ramadan is here again – a month of fasting during daylight hours, including no water. It is the Islamic version […]
Navigating During Ramadan
Did you arrive in Morocco and find yourself in the middle of Ramadan? Or wanted to see what it is […]
Religious Practices
Islam and what is unique in Morocco There are some differences in islamic habits and customs unique to Morocco. Fridays […]
18 Regional Variations
I say “kiftina”, you say “kideira”. “How are you?” in Tangier versus the rest of Morocco. Morocco may not be […]
Moroccan Architecture and Interior Design
Moroccan architecture has had influences from Persia, the Arabic-Islamic influx of the 700s, a strong Jewish presence, the original Berber […]
A Brief Jewish History of Morocco
Yes, that’s right. Morocco has a Jewish history. For over 2,500 years in fact, the Jews have coexisted – mostly […]
Is Moroccan Food Healthy?
Food for health Before coming to Morocco, one of the biggest things you’re likely to hear about is its food. […]
How is eating with my hands proper?
In contrast to our own rules; being scolded not to play with our food or to eat it with our […]
I Never Thought a Dessert Made From Almonds Could Taste So Good!
What are Moroccan deserts made of? Nuts. And more nuts. Perhaps 95% of Moroccan deserts and snacks contain nuts, especially […]
Moroccan Food – 5 Myths Busted
Myth 1 The dairy isn’t safe! Because there are no fridges in Morocco. I read this after I’d settled in […]
Street Food
Moroccan Street Food – is it Safe Like everywhere, there is street food to try – those snacks on the […]
Going nuts on Drinks and Sweet stuff in Morocco
Going nuts on Drinks and Sweet stuff in Morocco From nougat to sfooff, from avocado juice to za3za3, and everything […]
10 Fun Facts about Chefchaouen, the Blue City – Day trips from Tangier
A big trip, but one of the best from Tangier, is a visit to Chefchaouen – the Blue Pearl of […]