McDonald’s Adapts Menu for Ramadan in Morocco, Reveals Global Diversity

During the month of Ramadan, the author observed a specific initiative of McDonald’s in Morocco. During iftar, a special kit is offered to customers. This kit consists of foods traditionally consumed in the country: dates, chebakia (honey pastry), yogurt and harira. We are therefore very far from the burger-fries that we consume on the spot.

In Sweden, in the ski resort of Lindvallen (Sälen), there is the McSki. This restaurant, designed like a chalet, is open only in winter and has a ski-accessible counter. It offers a Tex-Mex offer, El Maco, exclusive to the Nordic countries. Gary He said: "The McSki was isolated, on the side of a mountain, and allowed me to take some of my favorite photos of the whole trip."

In Roswell, United States, the local McDonald’s is built in the shape of a flying saucer, in reference to the stories of UFO sightings in the region. Statues of the brand’s characters in space suits are present, as well as a souvenir shop.

The first McDonald’s in China, opened in 1990 in Shenzhen, is also mentioned in McAtlas. We can find there in particular the taro pie, a local tuber.

In New Zealand, in Taupo, a McDonald’s is installed in a decommissioned Douglas DC-3 aircraft. Customers can enjoy a Kiwiburger (ground beef, beetroot, fried egg) there.