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Did Moroccans historically eat insects as a protein source?
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In many cultures, insects were once a protein source. Did ancient Moroccans ever eat locusts, ants, or other insects as food?
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February 23, 2025 3:43 pm
Yes! Locusts were sometimes roasted and eaten during famines in desert regions.
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February 23, 2025 3:43 pm
Some Amazigh tribes used dried insect powder in medicinal broths.
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February 23, 2025 3:44 pm
Grasshoppers were sometimes fried and served with honey in rare cases.
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February 23, 2025 3:45 pm
Today, edible insects aren’t common in Morocco, but they were once part of survival diets.
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