About This Dish
Morocco's most popular fast food — a crusty baguette or batbout bread stuffed with a customizable combination of grilled meats, fried eggs, cheese, tuna, harissa, maakouda, french fries, and salad. The bocadillo (from the Spanish word for sandwich) reflects Morocco's historical connections to Spain. Every city has its legendary bocadillo stand, and the sandwiches are made to order, assembled at lightning speed by vendors who have been perfecting their craft for years. at just 10 MAD for a filling sandwich, bocadillos are the go-to meal for students, workers, and late-night snackers.
Ingredients
- 1 Baguette or batbout bread
- as desired Choice of filling: kefta, merguez, eggs, tuna
- 1 tbsp Harissa
- 1 Tomato, sliced
- 1/4 Onion, sliced
- handful Olives
- handful French fries (optional)
- 1 triangle Laughing Cow cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Split the bread lengthwise.
- 2
Spread harissa on one side.
- 3
Layer your chosen filling: grilled kefta, fried egg, tuna, or merguez.
- 4
Add tomato, onion, olives.
- 5
Optionally stuff in french fries and cheese.
- 6
Press together and eat immediately.
Tips & Tricks
- The best bocadillos use bread that is crispy outside and soft inside.
- French fries IN the sandwich is authentically Moroccan, not a mistake.
- Customize to your taste — there are no rules.