10/23/2026
Day 7 of 30 - Morocco beyond the usual sites
A Moroccan sweet that reminded me of my momās baking š„°
Last winter in Marrakech, I kept passing a tea stall in Jemaa el-Fnaa with enormous copper vats and a crowd gathered around it. I was curious, but never stopped.
Today, I finally did.
The tea is infused with galangal, cinnamon, cloves, and other warming spices, and served with a small dish of sellou.
It reminded me of a sweet my mom used to make in Iran, though the Moroccan version is much more spice-forward.
Moments like this remind me that cultures can be surprisingly different and familiar at the same time. Sometimes all it takes is stopping for a cup of tea.
