Briwat is a staple of Ramadan iftar tables, filled with ingredients ranging from almond paste to seafood, chicken, or minced meat. In Almohad Marrakech, the sweet version was favored by the royal court and elites, while the savory minced-meat version was popular among the wider population.
Summer in Morocco means enjoying quick savory foods and drinks: fried beignets by the beach, fish tagines, and barbecues with family. Similar dishes can be traced back to the Almohad period. Let’s discover them together.
During the 12th century, Almohad caliph Yacoub Al Mansour ordered the construction of one of the oldest hospitals in Morocco. Dar Al Faraj was a health complex and architectural jewel according to historians.