Find Algeria's wide food scene with these five must-eat old dishes. These foods, which go from sweet makroudh to tasty chakchouka, provide a look at the country’s rich culture. Algerian food has ties ...

Makroudh, a beloved Algerian dessert known for its distinctive diamond shape, is especially popular during Eid al-Fitr and other special occasions. People traditionally fill this pastry with almond ...

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Shoppers for pastries find makroudh sésame at Rose de Tunis and pains au chocolat at La Baguette des Pyrénées. Tensions in the neighborhood sometimes rise, most recently between Muslims and Jews.

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Don’t miss out on mouthwatering delicacies such as Merguez sausage, Lablabi (a chickpea soup), and delicious Makroudh pastries. And remember, if the menu is only in Arabic, take it as a sign that ...

Taste local specialties such as couscous, tagines, pastries like makroudh or baklava, and refreshing mint tea. Attend Festivals and Events: Algeria hosts various cultural and music festivals ...

Visitors and locals alike clamor to buy the famous makroudh pastry during the festival. Photo courtesy of Raafet Khiari/USAID During one of the many daytime musical performances, members of the ...