Moroccan Dinner Party Ideas

Why not take your dinner party to the next level by creating a fun theme? In this post, we’ll be focusing on Moroccan dinner party ideas for a gorgeous, colorful and delicious culinary experience to share with your friends and family. Morocco is one of those bucket list travel destinations full of magical surprises. Known for beautiful colors and design, you can easily find Moroccan inspired decor here in the U.S to make your dinner party come alive. We’ll also share our favorite Moroccan recipes to wow your guests, plus amazing desserts.

Moroccan Dinner Party Ideas

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Decor 

A beautiful Moroccan Decorative Tray is the perfect accessory to serve Moroccan tea or cocktails.

Speaking of tea, these Moroccan Vintage Tea Cups are ideal for traditional mint tea.

This Vintage Gold Moroccan Lantern will add the perfect mood lighting for your dinner.

If you want to get authentic, add these leather Moroccan poufs for lounging.

Spice up the atmosphere with any of these Moroccan candles and candle holders from Etsy.

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Dish Ideas

Stove Top Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives – This traditional dish is best done in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot. Made with chicken, preserved lemons, and olives.

Moroccan Fish Tagine with Ginger & Saffron – A traditional Moroccan tagine dish, this can easily be cooked in either a Dutch oven or crockpot.

Moroccan Spiced Carrots with Feta and Mint – An easy side dish to bring a burst of color and flavor to your dinner party.

Moroccan Harcha Semolina Pan-Fried Flatbread – This delicious bread has a cornbread type texture, rich in butter and milk those that like to indulge.

Drinks

Moroccan Spiced Mint Tea Julep Cocktail – Made with Moroccan mint herbal tea, sugar, cinnamon and ginger, this delicious take on a traditional recipe is a must for your dinner party. Add bourbon for a cocktail version.

Charbay Moroccan Cocktail Recipe – Made with pomegranate and a cardamom-infused simple syrup, this martini is sure to impress your guests.

Dessert

Pomegranate Meringue Rose Tart – A beautiful rose tinted dessert is sure to be a showstopper: “This Middle-Eastern-influenced tart heaps white chocolate-orange ganache accented with rose water into a pistachio shortbread crust.”

Moroccan Meskouta Orange Cake – This easy homemade recipe combines orange and vanilla for a yummy flavor combo.