The Mandarin Harvest - Citrus season Marrakech Morocco

Two of these baskets from one little tree.

We have had a bumper crop of Mandarins, oranges and lemons. I adore this season of citrus fruits in Marrakech it is so exciting and special as it coincides with Christmas and brightens up a winter garden.

I had some lovely red peppers too which sadly have now finished. However with the help of my dad who i have to say has done all the seed planting and Hassan who has tilled the earth and made wonderful seed beds, the new Zamzam veggie garden is planted. We are now waiting patiently for the Moroccan spring to arrive where we will have more excitement spotting the little seedlings.

I had a number of tiny mandarins which we have preserved in a secret sirop. They are wonderful with deserts and even better in a chicken tagine. Make sure you order this when you visit the riad.

I will keep you up to date with the vegetable garden and post photos as and when the excitement starts!