Morocco doesn't grow coffee but has a famous caf culture unlike any other that any coffee connoisseur travelling through should sample. The Caf Culture Moroccan cafs in the traditional context are nearly male-only (although this is less so in Casablanca or Marrakech).
They are spaces for long conversations, mint tea and a look at the world. Coffee is consumed leisurely, sometimes with msemen (a flaky pancake), sometimes with harcha (semolina bread).
Caf cass (or caf coup) espresso with a dash of milk. This is the most commonly ordered coffee in Morocco. Caf au lait-20 for hot milk and coffee, served in a glass. A morning beverage.
Caf noir Black espresso. Intentionally a very strong, served in a very little cup.
Spiced coffee in certain areas (Mostly in the south), coffee is made with spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and black pepper. It's extremely warming and fragrant and you will find nothing similar to it in a European caf.
Where to go In Marrakech, cafs surrounding the Djemaa el-Fna square. Most of the cafs in this area are kitschy and very tourist-oriented.
To actually experience life in Marrakech take to the Mellah the old Jewish neighborhood that lies just outside the walls of the Medina or explore some of the local neighborhoods beyond the limits of the Medina.
In Fez the cafs beside Bab Bou Jeloud are very good for the observations of passersby.
The Mint Tea Ritual. While not coffee, all Moroccan cafes provide this excellent drink - atay, that is poured from a height to produce a frothy top sweet aromatic and delicious. It is a sign of being offered hospitality, and to refuse it is a sign of rudeness.
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