Diet
Foods made of barley and wheat are the basis of the Moroccan diet. Lamb, beef and chicken are the main meats eaten in Morocco. Rice and couscous are staples. Mint tea is the national drink. As the vast majority of Moroccans are Muslim, they do not eat pork or drink alcohol.
Harira is the traditional meal eaten to break the fast during Ramadan. It is usually served with dates, figs and special sweets called
chabakiya.
Mealtime
Before and after eating, each person washes their hands. A basin of water is usually available in the eating area for washing. Moroccans eat with their fingers from a large communal dish, using the right hand only.