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The food

Moroccan food is admittedly an acquired taste. Once you have it, however, you’ll drive your friends nuts anytime you’re at the World Showcase. They’ll ask what you want to eat, and you’ll scream, “TANGIERINE CAFÉ!” I’ve seen this happen. Moroccan cuisine has destroyed friendships.

Restaurant Marrakesh actually has the most acclaim. It’s the primary Table Service restaurant at the pavilion, and its Mediterranean cuisine will blow your mind. So many kababs and couscous options are on the menu that you’ll feel like you’re Indiana Jones on a grand adventure that takes you through the city. As a matter of fact, Raiders of the Lost Ark actually filmed in Marrakesh.  

Fans of lamb will also find multiple options, too. The real winner, however, is a dessert dish that’s available at all three Morocco Pavilion restaurants. Baklava will blow your damn mind, and Restauarant Marrakesh offers multiple variations of it! Also, this establishment has belly dancing performances if that sort of thing interests you. Hey, I’m not judging. I’ve eaten there, too.

The other Table Service restaurant is the newest entry. Spice Road Table is all about small bites that pack huge flavors along with scenic dining. It features Mediterranean sliders, wraps, and skewers that you can grab and go. It also has a remarkably good view of Illuminations if you want to have a late dinner some night.

The culinary star of the pavilion, however, is the Quick Service option, Tangierine Café. If you’ve seen The Avengers and wondered about that post-credits scene discussion of shawarma, THIS is the place where you can see what the fuss is about. As far as Quick Service restaurants go, the menu here is limited but divine. The platters are all served in bowls. You and your friends won’t be able to keep your utensils out of each other’s food. These dishes are meant for sharing. The entire experience is equal parts communal and belly-filling. There’s a reason why most lists of best World Showcase Quick Service restaurants include this Mediterranean classic.

The characters

Aladdin and Jasmine technically live in Agrabah, but their Epcot locale is so similar in many ways that it reminds them of home. As you head over to the Restaurant Marrakesh, you’ll notice a marketplace area with a sign off to the side. This is the Meet and Greet entrance for Lamps of Wonder at the back of the pavilion.

Aladdin is one of the most popular Disney movies of all-time, and Jasmine is not coincidentally one of the most frequent DisneyBound subjects among all Disney princesses. When you visit them, Jasmine will relay her favorite tales from Arabian Nights. As you talk to the happy couple, be certain to ask them where Abu is.

 
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