8 Moroccan recipes with fenugreek and anise

In this article: fenugreek and anise, their traditional uses in Morocco, how to use them and general precautions.

Fenugreek (الحلبة)

Fenugreek goes into rfissa and other dishes; ground, it is used in traditional hair masks.

How to use: A pinch in cooking, or a little as a light infusion.

Anise (النافع (حبة حلاوة))

Anise flavours Moroccan bread and biscuits such as fekkas, and is also brewed as an infusion.

How to use: A pinch in cooking, or a little as a light infusion.

Buying guide: fenugreek online

• Combine fenugreek with other products: 10% off 2, 15% off 3 or more, free delivery from €13.75.
• No returns, except damaged or wrong items reported within 48 hours with a photo and order number.
• Read the product page carefully: size, ingredients, origin and how to use.
• Compare sizes: larger for daily use, smaller for a first try.
• With us it's cash on delivery across Morocco: you pay only when you receive your order.

Fenugreek in Moroccan souks and the attar's shop

• Fenugreek is one of the products Moroccans have known for generations, with ways of using it passed down in families.
• Names vary by region, between Arabic, Amazigh and Darija, but the customs are similar.
• Today the same traditional products come with clear labels and home delivery.
• In the souks of Fes, Marrakech and Essaouira, the attar (herbalist-grocer) displays herbs, spices and oils in sacks and bottles.

General precautions

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and anyone on medication: ask a doctor first.
• Patch-test oils and skin products on a small area; avoid the eyes.
• Store cool and dry, out of reach of children.
• Moderation first; herbs do not replace a varied diet.

Note: general, traditional information only, not medical advice; it does not replace a doctor.