Gastronomy

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• Gordon Ramsay Explores Moroccan Cuisine in Atlas Mountains for National Geographic Show
  8 August 2019, by Bladi.net

  Gordon Ramsay, the well-known British chef and restaurateur, has set his sights on the Atlas Mountains for the filming of a new episode of his show, which airs on "National Geographic".
  For the filming of a new episode of his show on "National Geographic", Gordon Ramsay is setting up shop in Morocco. On his Facebook page, the Scottish chef announces the colors.
  The filming takes place in the Atlas Mountains. Gordon Ramsay showcases his expertise and the charm of Moroccan cuisine, which (…)

• Marrakech Hosts Inaugural Street Food Festival at Iconic Jemaa El Fna Square
  13 August 2019, by Sylvanus

  The "Arts and Culture" Foundation is organizing the first Street Food Festival at the "Jemaa El Fna" Square from November 9 to 10, 2019, enriched with capacity building sessions.
  A first in Morocco. Street food lovers will take part in the first Street Food Festival on November 9 and 10, 2019, at the "Jemaa El Fna" Square, which will be punctuated by 3 unprecedented culinary master classes.
  On behalf of the "Arts and Culture" Foundation, its initiator explains the objective behind the (…)

• Moroccan Culinary Week Launches at French Senate, Showcasing Kingdom’s Gastronomic Heritage
  14 November 2019, by Bladi.net

  Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Moroccan Minister of Tourism, launched the Moroccan culinary arts week at the Palais du Luxembourg in Paris on Tuesday, November 12, in the presence of several Moroccan and French personalities, including Hubert Védrine, former Minister of Foreign Affairs.
  Initiated to highlight Moroccan gastronomy, renowned for its refinement and its roots in the cultural and culinary heritage of the kingdom, the Moroccan cuisine week received the support of the France-Morocco (…)

• Moroccan Chef Feeds London’s Homeless During Pandemic Crisis
  3 April 2020, by Kamal

  While the coronavirus pandemic has created an anxious and uncertain atmosphere around the world, it has at least brought about an unprecedented chain of solidarity.
  A Moroccan chef named Khalid Dehbi, living between London, Morocco and Switzerland, has decided to put his expertise at the service of the most destitute and medical personnel during this pandemic.
  Bringing his personal touch in these difficult times is a priority for each of us, he told the newspaper Ashark Al Awsat. Far (…)

• Moroccan Restaurants in UAE Pivot to Delivery for Ramadan Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
  15 April 2020, by Ginette

  Following the decision of the Emirati authorities to close all restaurants in the country, Moroccan restaurants on site are working to offer an impeccable home delivery service throughout the month of Ramadan.
  Unlike previous years, Ramadan 2020 takes place in a context marked by the implementation of restrictive measures against the spread of covid-19. Home delivery therefore remains the credible alternative for Moroccan operators to support their Emirati customers during this period. (…)

• Casablanca Cracks Down: Over 20 Restaurants Face Closure for COVID Violations
  16 September 2020, by Jérôme

  For non-compliance with the health measures in force in these times of epidemic and on the decision of the Casablanca authorities, dozens of restaurants are subject to sanctions. These range from suspension for a few months, to the permanent withdrawal of the alcohol license.
  The commission in charge of granting or withdrawing alcohol licenses has struck hard. More than twenty restaurants (from the most modest to the most prestigious) have been affected. While some have had their alcohol (…)

• Marrakech Tourism Industry Unveils ’3R’ Strategy to Revive Travel Post-Pandemic
  23 September 2020, by Jérôme

  In anticipation of the imminent reopening of Moroccan airspace, tourism professionals in the Marrakech-Safi region are busy. The arrangements revolve around the "3R" operation.
  The "3 Rs": this is a roadmap broken down as follows: restart, relaunch and reinvent, adopted by tourism operators in the city in order to save the destination during the 2020-2021 winter season, according to Aujourd’hui Le Maroc.
  All public and private sector actors and partners of the Regional Tourism Council (…)

• Morocco Unveils Strategy to Boost Tourism Recovery Through Air Travel and Competitive Offers
  1 October 2020, by Jérôme

  Tourism promoters have their souls riveted to the recovery and spare no effort to successfully carry out the winter season. According to Nadia Fettah Alaoui, the Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Transport, two pillars support the promotion of the tourism sector: the reopening of air traffic and the implementation of competitive offers to attract more foreign tourists.
  Since August 6, the Kingdom has had the 2020-2022 program contract for the support and revival of the tourism sector. (…)

• Morocco’s Chocolate Industry Hit Hard as Holiday Sales Slump Amid Economic Crisis
  28 December 2020, by Jérôme

  Every year-end, the Moroccan chocolate market experiences its peak. But this year, due to the health crisis, Moroccans seem to have shunned this little pleasure.
  This year-end, the health crisis has forced households and businesses to make budget restrictions. "This will greatly impact our business like that of perfumers and all the corporate gift sectors," reports La Vie éco, citing the words of the manager of a chocolate shop in the Mâarif district of Casablanca, very worried. Moreover, (…)

• Morocco’s Pastry Chefs Face Holiday Slump Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
  31 December 2020, by Ginette

  A year ago, the year-end holiday season rhymed with overflows and cash inflows for pastry chefs who set the date beyond which no more orders would be received. But with the current health crisis and the measures taken by the authorities, pastry chefs will not see many people.
  The year-end holidays are taking place in a context marked by the government’s decision to strengthen measures in the face of the virulence of Covid-19, by adopting a strict curfew, the closure of cafes, shops and (…)