Moroccan Food Calorie Chart: 50+ Dishes with Macros (2026)

Why Tracking Moroccan Food Calories Is Challenging

Moroccan recipes are passed down through generations with no standard measurements. Every family makes tagine differently. Your grandmother does not measure oil with a spoon — she pours until it looks right. This makes calorie counting harder than with standardized Western foods.

Most calorie tracking apps are built for Western diets. Search for rfissa or sellou in a typical app and you will find nothing, or wildly inaccurate results.

Breakfast

Food	Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Msemen	1 piece (~80g)	280	8g	32g	14g
Baghrir	1 piece (~60g)	120	4g	22g	2g
Harcha	1 piece (~100g)	310	7g	42g	13g
Moroccan bread (khobz)	1/4 loaf	180	6g	36g	1g
Mint tea with sugar	1 glass	80	0g	20g	0g
Amlou	1 tbsp (~20g)	120	3g	5g	10g

Tip: Stick to 1 msemen or harcha per meal. Baghrir is the lightest option. Watch honey and butter additions — each tablespoon adds 100+ calories.

Main Dishes

Food	Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Tagine (chicken + vegetables)	1 serving (~350g)	380-480	28g	25g	18g
Tagine (lamb + prunes)	1 serving (~350g)	450-550	30g	35g	20g
Couscous (7 vegetables)	1 plate (~400g)	500-1,000	18g	75g	16g
Harira	1 bowl (~300ml)	200-300	10g	28g	4g
Pastilla	1 slice (~200g)	450-600	22g	38g	26g
Rfissa	1 serving (~350g)	500-700	32g	45g	24g
Bissara	1 bowl (~300ml)	200-280	12g	30g	5g

Tip: Couscous portions vary enormously. A moderate plate is about 500-600 calories. A heaped plate with tfaya and raisins can easily reach 1,000+. Harira and bissara are excellent lower-calorie options.

Snacks and Drinks

Food	Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Dates	3 pieces	200	2g	50g	0g
Chebakia	1 piece	150-200	3g	24g	8g
Sellou / Sfouf	2 tbsp	200	4g	20g	12g
Briwat	1 piece	100-130	4g	12g	6g
Avocado juice	1 glass (250ml)	250	3g	30g	12g
Fresh orange juice	1 glass	110	2g	26g	0g
Nous-nous coffee	1 cup	60	3g	5g	3g

Tip: Briwat look small but 4-5 pieces add up to 500+ calories. Limit to 2-3 as an appetizer. Fresh fruit is a better daily snack than traditional pastries.

Tips for Eating Moroccan and Losing Weight

1. Reduce oil: Going from 4 to 2 tablespoons per recipe saves 240 calories.

2. Control bread: One quarter of a khobz per meal maximum.

3. Load up on salads: Zaalouk, taktouka, and green salads are low-calorie and filling.

4. Track everything: Use W.ALLfit to log your meals with accurate Moroccan food data.

W.ALLfit: Built for Moroccan Food

W.ALLfit has a calorie tracking database built specifically for Moroccan cuisine. Search for tagine, couscous, harira, msemen, baghrir, rfissa, pastilla, chebakia, sellou — all with researched calorie counts. Search in Darija, Arabic, French, or English. The app is live — download now and start your 14-day free trial!