Last Updated on 08/26/2025 by
By Khalid Elmaroudi, Founder of Tajine Recipes
For over twenty years, I crisscrossed the roads of Morocco in my white taxi. City after city, village after village, I transported passengers… but in reality, I was also transporting stories, scents, and recipes.
Morocco is a country with an exceptionally rich food culture. Each region has its unique way of preparing a dish, its signature choice of spices, its secrets passed down from generation to generation. It was on the road, between a roadside café in Ouarzazate and a fragrant market in Marrakech, that I learned the fundamentals and subtleties of authentic Moroccan cuisine.
And among all these discoveries, one dish became my culinary travel companion: the Moroccan tagine. To me, it’s more than just a meal. It’s a story told around a table, a piece of heritage meant to be shared. Every recipe I publish here is tied to a memory, a face, or a corner of my country.
My Mission: Sharing a Piece of Morocco
When I retired from my taxi, I traded my steering wheel for a wooden spoon. This blog was born from a simple desire: to share the flavors of Morocco with the entire world.
My mission is to preserve the rich culinary traditions of Morocco, ensuring these authentic recipes are not lost over time. It’s about more than just taste—it’s about heritage, memory, and identity. At the same time, I want to make these treasures accessible to everyone, whether you are a beginner cook or an enthusiast searching for authenticity on the other side of the world.
Meet Chef Reda – My Virtual AI Assistant
To help me on this adventure, I created Chef Reda, my AI-powered virtual assistant. He is my digital right hand, helping me organize recipes, ensure every article is clear and easy to follow, and manage the technical side of the blog.
⚠️ But let’s be clear: the recipes come from my experience and my own two hands. Reda’s job is simply to showcase what I’ve learned over years and miles.
What You’ll Find on Tajine Recipes
- Authentic Moroccan Recipes: Step-by-step guides for tagines, couscous, soups, pastries, and regional specialties.
- Easy-to-Follow Guides: Designed for home cooks of all levels, with clear instructions and practical tips.
- Stories and Cultural Insights: Anecdotes and history that bring each dish to life, so every meal is a journey.
- Guides to Master the Basics: Learn how to prepare preserved lemons, mix your own ras el hanout, and master core techniques.
My Hope for the Future
This blog is my culinary legacy. My hope is to inspire you to cook, taste, and fall in love with Moroccan cuisine. One day, I hope that everyone who prepares a tagine, wherever they are in the world, will have a little piece of Morocco on their plate… and in their heart.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Khalid Elmaroudi. I’m honored to share this journey with you.
– Khalid Elmaroudi
Let’s Stay Connected
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- Facebook: Easylife1023
- Instagram: @chefreda_
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- X / Twitter: @TajineRecipes
👉 If you’d like to collaborate, share your thoughts, or just say hello, feel free to contact me here. I’d love to hear from you!
👉 To explore my latest Moroccan recipes and tips, head back to the all recipes page and start your culinary journey.
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