Traditional Moroccan Tagines
Marrakesh Trading terracotta tagines are imported directly from Marrakesh. These tagines are hand-crafted, authentic, and durable; a classic, traditionally designed tagine. These tagines are the best quality tagines that Morocco produces.
The clay used in the manufacture of these tagines is of a particular quality that delivers resistance against direct heat while also conducting heat efficiently. They are simply the best tagines that Morocco produces.
Tagines are significant cooking vessels over all North Africa. The tagine’s shape reflects the scarcity of fuel and water in this part of the world. These precious elements need to be used frugally. Charcoal fires are almost the only form of cooking facilities that are available in the region, and the wide shallow base of the tagine can be pushed down among the coals to take full advantage of the heat.
The tall conical lid is designed for a specific purpose. It allows the smallest amount of water to be used to moisten the ingredients in the base of the tagine and the steam that is produced, when rising up the tall cool conical side of the tagine, re-condenses to trickling back down over the gently simmering food. Just a few tablespoons of water added at the beginning of a recipe will produce sufficient liquid to cook a great tagine meal.
Here is Marrakesh Trading’s top selling tagine kit which will give you everything you need to start creating fantastic Moroccan tagine meals. This starter kit includes a 30cm terracotta tagine, a good quality heat diffuser for using the tagine on your hob and finally a set of 3 authentic spice blends to allow you to create tasty and aromatic meals for 6 people.
What’s in the tagine kit:
£37.99
See below for more tagines from Marrakesh Trading.
Large Rouge Emile Henry Flame Tagine
Get Great Results with the Emile Henry Flame Tagine Rouge 35 cm
This tagine can withstand large changes in temperature, so it can be moved straight from the freezer or refrigerator to the stove top or oven. It is strong but relatively light and can be used on all types of cooking surfaces. You can even use it in the microwave or an induction oven (although you need a special induction disk for this purpose) as well as on a conventional stove top/hob. Cleaning is a breeze since you can put it in your dishwasher. This tagine is covered under a 10 year guarantee and resists cracking, chipping and discolouration very well.
The 35cm Emile Henry Flame Tagine in Noir
Emile Henry is a company with a long history of producing premium quality cookware. Founded back in 1850 by Jacques Henry Potter, the company has come a long way from the tiny workshop in Burgundy producing jugs, plates and casserole dishes. After 6 generations of perfecting its classic collections, today the company is internationally renowned for the quality and durability of its cookware.
The 35cm Emile Henry Flame Tagine in Noir is part of the company’s new range of Burgundy Clay flametop ceramics, which can be used directly on a gas flame or an electric/halogen hob without the need for a diffuser, and without the worry of fracturing or damage. The tagine is over 30% lighter than rival cookware items made of metal. It is also highly robust and durable, so it can be used under a grill, or be transferred immediately from a fridge or freezer to a heated oven, as well as being microwave-safe, dishwasher-safe, and very easy to clean. On top of this, the tagine also retains its heat very well, so your dishes will stay hotter for longer after serving.
Crafted in the traditional and authentic Moroccan style; the tagine measures 35cm in diameter, making it much larger than some of the others available. This additional capacity means that it is the ideal dish if you are cooking for an occasion with a large number of people – it is a lifesaver at Christmas or for a New Year’s Eve dinner party, or any other kind of entertaining.
This Emile Henry Tagine has an RRP of £89.40 but is available for a short period of time at £79.00 including free shipping
Moroccan Tagines as a Christmas Gift
If you’re looking for a unique and useful Christmas gift this season, a Moroccan Tagine fits the bill. Traditional earthenware Tagines from Morocco are made of clay and feature a flat base that is shallow with low sides, The the cone or dome shaped lid fits into the base as you cook your favorite slow-cooked recipes. The shallow base allows you to use it as a serving dish once your favorite Moroccan stewed vegetable or meat dish has finished cooking.
When searching for your Tagine as a gift for someone special in your life who has a flair for the exotic, you will have a wide selection from which to choose at www.tagine.co.uk. You will find a Tagine in a huge spectrum of colours, sizes and made from different materials.
Colour choices for your Moroccan Tagine’s conical lids include red, berry, black, olive, teal, a volcanic blend and more.
The variety of sizes of Tagines give you the option of choosing something specific for your gift recipient. By giving a smaller Tagine if he or she is single or cooking for one other person, shows your thoughtfulness in finding the right size for their lifestyle.
Tagines come in ceramic, stainless steel, terracotta as well as a mixture of materials.
When giving the gift of a Tagine, you offer your friend or family member the benefits of cooking their favorite meals to tender, delicious perfection at a slow temperature that allows flavors to come alive during the slow cooking process.
Pillivuyt Porcelain Tagine
Pillivuyt has re-designed the classic tagine, streamlining the tureen to fit in with modern cookware. The Pillivuyt Porcelain Tagine is made from high-quality French Porcelain. It is an elegant, simple piece of cookware that can be used to create a variety of classic North African and Middle Eastern recipes. It is constructed from material which can withstand thermal shocks. Shock resistance prevents costly and dangerous breakage, keeping both food and family safe. It offers exceptional and even heat conduction for trouble-free cooking with great results every time. The tureen features a cleanly turned knob in place of the traditional lion’s head.
High-quality ceramic helps prevent unsightly scratching and chipping. The surface is easy to clean and very hygienic, offering an excellent cookware piece for your home kitchen. It is free of the dangerous additives cadmium and lead. The simple off-white colour fits well into any table, allowing your family and guests to focus on delicious, homemade food. You can serve food directly from the cookware without fear of ugly scratches from flatware or serving ware.
The Pillivuyt Porcelain Tagine can withstand a temperature range of -25 to 300 degrees C (-15 to 575 degrees F). It is oven and microwave safe, allowing for ease of preparation and quick re-heating when necessary. The cookware measures 22 cm high X 24.5 cm wide, allowing sufficient space for family dinners and entertaining. Pillivuyt is a well-respected brand in the home cooking industry. They continually produce high quality, high value products, this piece being no exception.
Buy this white porcelain tagine for £62.27
Large Black 31cm Nigella Lawson Flameware Tagine
BlissHome and Nigella Lawson have come together to bring you a tagine that has all the usual style and flare of the domestic goddess, whilst also being very practical and easy to keep clean. BlissHome is a brand that has been around since 1978 and is a brand that is well known for its contemporary designs that are beautiful, fresh and innovative.
This beautiful tagine is made from stoneware, it’s 31cm wide, has a capacity to hold 3 litres and as with all flameware items, this tagine is completely non stick and is suitable for use in the dishwasher.
This tagine is perfect for making a wonderfully aromatic Moroccan tagine dish for your friends or family. The smell of the food as your guest come into your home will have their mouths watering in anticipation and the great thing about this tagine is it can come straight from the stove top or oven to your table, so your guests can admire not just your food but also your excellent taste in cookware.
Click below to read reviews and to buy this black moroccan tagine for £88.50 including free shipping
Cast Iron Based – Le Creuset – Volcanic Tagine
Le Creuset is without a doubt the Rolls Royce of cookware, every detail is there for a reason and the products always look stylish and well made.
This cast iron tagine is no exception, the tagine has a cast iron base and stoneware funnel top which is coloured in the well know Le Creuset colour “Volcanic” which is a wonderful blend of red into orange.
Measurements for the tagine are 27cm wide; it will happily hold over 2 litres and will feed a family of 4-6. The tagine is also very handily suitable for the dishwasher and can be used in the freezer, in the oven or on the hob. It is worth noting that this tagine is suitable for all stove/hob types including inductions hobs unlike terracotta tagines that aren’t suitable for stove top cooking without heat diffusers.
Tagine cooking is perfect for entertaining family and friends because it’s basically a one pot method of cooking and once one recipe is mastered it is easy to recreate a tagine dishes in many different ways and as is the case for Moroccan cuisine many different flavours that will perfume your home with aromatic spices to tempt your guests taste buds.
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Buy this Volcanic Le Creuset Tagine for £104 (RRP £129)

