A dish that tells its story — Mechoui reviewed

You can taste history in Mechoui if you know what to look for. Moroccan cuisine draws from Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and French influences. The sweet and savoury together character reflects those layers — preserved lemon doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a riad rooftop dinner in Marrakech setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. orange blossom water drink alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Mechoui, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.