Moroccan, Lebanese, Chinese and French restaurants can be found in the capital, especially in hotels. Local cuisine, based on lamb, goat and rice can be sampled throughout the country.
Things to know: Consumption of alcohol is prohibited by the Islamic faith, but alcoholic beverages may be found in hotel bars.
National specialties:• Mechoui (whole roast lamb).
• Dates.
• Spiced fish and rice with vegetables.
• Fish balls, dried fish, dried meat and couscous.
National drinks:
• Zrig (camel’s milk) is a common drink.
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Sweet Arab tea with mint.
Tipping: 12 to 15% is normal.
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