Morocco Named Top 10 Global Culinary Destination by National Geographic

Morocco is ranked eighth by the magazine for its traditional dishes recognized worldwide such as couscous, tagine, lamb and pastilla (puff pastry filled with chicken, caramelized onion, almonds and cinnamon). Peru tops the list of best gastronomic destinations, for its many restaurants offering local cuisine. Italy is in second place for its cuisine considered "rich in history and flavors" and in particular its pasta. "Each region of the country has its own cuisine and specialties," notes National Geographic.

Third place goes to Japan for its "healthy" cuisine, referring to the culinary techniques used. The magazine cites dishes such as sushi, ramen, tempura, yakitori and okonomiyaki. Fresh fish and rice are the basis of this cuisine in which "seaweed, sake, tofu or green tea also play a predominant role, as well as roots, vegetables and soy," it is pointed out.

In fourth place, we find Spain whose gastronomy is experiencing a renaissance due to the emphasis on sustainability and local products in Michelin-starred restaurants and small establishments, explains the magazine. Colombia takes fifth place on this list for "its fertile lands" and the "wealth of its products", as well as its restaurants like Leo, by Leo Espinosa, the world’s best chef 2022 (Bogotá).

Sixth place goes to Thailand for its unique culinary regions and specialties, according to the magazine. It is followed by Argentina in seventh place, whose roast is "one of the most emblematic specialties", as are empanadas and choripanes. France occupies the ninth place of this ranking for its gastronomy classified as "intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO". In this country known for its champagne and wines, and its "duck, cooked in different ways", "eating and drinking well is an art", specifies National Geographic.