When you think of Morocco and Moroccan cuisine, what do you think of? If you’re anything like most people, you probably think of something like couscous, mint tea, or tagine.
Did you know, however, that there is a Moroccan port city on the Atlantic Ocean that is the country’s capital for delicious seafood?
Essaouira is a small city of around 80,000 people that is home to a whole variety of delicious seafood. The city’s specialty, however, is its grilled fish.
The city’s port welcomes boats to go out into the Atlantic waters to fish and then it sells their catch at the famed Essaouira Fish Market or even at the port itself. Morocco’s Atlantic waters are one of the richest areas in the world for fishing, and that’s shown in the fantastic choices that are sold here.
Mullet, sea bream, marlin, sea perch, grouper, tuna, and swordfish are some of the delicious fish that you can find sold in Essaouira. The traditional Moroccan preparation of these fish couldn’t be simpler: the whole fish is usually grilled and then served with lemon.
It’s absolutely delicious, however. Delicious food doesn’t always need a lot of seasoning or a fancy method of preparation, and Essaouira’s delicious grilled fish is the perfect proof of this.
If you’re in Morocco and you love seafood, you owe it to yourself to spend time in Essaouira. Happy eating!
