You could say Momo (and Moro) put Moroccan cuisine on the London food map –  although there are many hidden gems in the city. www.momoresto.com

Moro Restaurant www.moro.co.uk (The Moro Cookbook is now out in paperback – today, on Amazon).

 

If you can’t make it to Momo or Morocco itself, you can take a food journey with Tessa Kiros:

http://thefoodshortlist.com/2011/05/18/the-food-of-morocco-tess-mallos/

Or wander off into a world of exotic recipes www.nomades.co.uk (Fig and Orange Blossom Chutney with cheese are heaven on a handpainted plate www.nomades.co.uk/appetizers.html).

Or book a flight to Fez and eat tagines on the summer terrace (or by the real fire, in winter):

RIAD LE KSAR DE FES www.riad-leksardefes.com (ten minutes from Fez airport, in the heart of the countryside).

Or head to the capital, Rabat, for the best live music (Tuesday nights) and food:

BISTRO LE  PIETRI in the heart of Rabat www.bestrestaurantsmaroc.com/en/recherche.html and www.lepietri.com

Or breakfast like a king at magnificent MICHLIFEN IFRANE up in the mountains near Fez:

www.michlifenifrane.com/eng.html

Or escape to Dar Les Cigognes in Marrakech and learn how to make a real tagine:

www.mrandmrssmith.com/us/luxury-hotels/dar-les-cigognes

Or lounge in the cool courtyard at  Riad L’Orangerie:

www.i-escape.com/riad-lorangeraie/overview

Or sip cocktails (the Atlantic views come free) at L’Heure Bleu in easy, breezy Essaouira:

www.mrandmrssmith.com/us/luxury-hotels/heure-bleue

Or take an adventure tour to some of Mad About Morocco‘s favourite spots:

www.madaboutmorocco.com/mad_about_morocco_locations.html

There are many Moroccos. Which is yours?

www.visitmorocco.com/index.php/eng/