Moroccan Drinks Guide
Discover the traditional beverages of Morocco, from mint tea to fresh juices and everything in between.
TeaMoroccan Mint Tea (Atay)
Morocco's national drink — Chinese gunpowder green tea brewed with generous bunches of fresh spearmint and copious sugar, poured from a height into ornate glasses to create a slight froth. Sharing mint tea is the cornerstone of Moroccan hospitality and social life.
JuiceFresh Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice from Morocco's abundant citrus groves, sold at iconic juice stands throughout the country — most famously at the rows of competing vendors on Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech, where a glass costs as little as 5 MAD.
CoffeeNous Nous
Morocco's most popular coffee drink — literally meaning 'half-half' in Moroccan Arabic — is equal parts espresso and steamed milk served in a small glass. This smooth, milky coffee is the default cafe order for millions of Moroccans each morning.
SmoothieAvocado Smoothie
A thick, creamy smoothie of blended avocado, milk, sugar, and sometimes almonds or argan oil — one of Morocco's most popular street drinks, especially in Marrakech and the south where avocados are grown locally.
MilkAlmond Milk (Jus d'Amande)
A traditional Moroccan refreshment of ground almonds blended with water, sugar, and a splash of orange blossom water, served ice cold — a sweet, fragrant drink with centuries of history in Moroccan culinary tradition.
JuicePomegranate Juice
Freshly pressed pomegranate juice, a ruby-red seasonal specialty available from autumn through winter when Morocco's pomegranate trees are in full harvest — tart, sweet, and packed with antioxidants.
CoffeeMoroccan Coffee (Kahwa)
Strong, dark coffee often spiced with a blend of cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and black pepper known as 'nus nus spice' — a warming, aromatic variation on espresso that reflects Morocco's position at the crossroads of African, Arab, and European coffee cultures.
DairyLben
A traditional fermented buttermilk drink with a tangy, slightly sour taste, served chilled as a refreshing accompaniment to couscous and heavy meals — a staple of Moroccan rural life that remains popular throughout the country.