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Vegan moroccan food

Short answer

Vegetable tagine, Zaalouk, Taktouka are naturally plant-based or easily made so. Vegetable tagines are common, but confirm no smen or meat broth.

Naturally vegan dishes

  • Vegetable tagine
  • Zaalouk
  • Taktouka
  • Harira (veg stock)
  • Couscous with seven vegetables

Hidden animal ingredients

  • Smen (fermented butter)
  • Honey on pastries
  • Meat stock in harira

How to order vegan moroccan food

Vegetable tagines are common, but confirm no smen or meat broth.

Say this: "Bidoun lham, bidoun zebda."

Frequently asked questions

What Moroccan food is vegan?
Vegetable tagine, Zaalouk, Taktouka, Harira (veg stock), Couscous with seven vegetables are naturally plant-based or easily made so.
What hidden animal ingredients are common in Moroccan food?
Smen (fermented butter), Honey on pastries, Meat stock in harira.
How do I order vegan at a Moroccan restaurant?
Vegetable tagines are common, but confirm no smen or meat broth.
What phrase should I use?
"Bidoun lham, bidoun zebda."

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