Ingredient appreciation — what makes Harira special

What sets Harira apart is the handling of harissa. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the sweet and savoury together result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Moroccan cuisine draws from Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and French influences. The a medina restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had almond milk as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Harira is the place to start.