My Mother’s Tassabount: A Drink for Body and Soul by Sofyan Essarraoui, released on Marrakechfestivals.org

24 May

Every time I sip my mother’s juice, locally called Tassabount, it feels like traveling back in time. Growing up in Sarte, a tiny village in the south of Zagora, was more than just a childhood; it was a sensory journey, shaped by flavors, scents, and memories.  In Zagora, dates are more than just fruit; they are part of our identity, our rhythms, our hospitality, and a way of honoring the gifts of the desert. 

Read Sofyan’s full essay here.