COOKING & SERVING
Tagines
A Moroccan tagine is a shallow cooking dish with a conical lid. The shape keeps steam inside the dish and returns moisture to the food. Cooking tagines and decorative tagines look similar, but they are not always made for the same heat or care requirements.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING
Useful details for choosing tagines.
The right Moroccan ceramic depends on its intended use, the surface it will touch, the space available, and how it will be transported. Use this page as a starting point, then send us your exact requirements.
Common uses
Slow cooking meat, vegetables, and legumes · Serving couscous and shared dishes · Kitchen display and Moroccan interior styling
Materials & finish
Terracotta or red clay, usually covered with a lead-free glaze. Decorative pieces may have a painted surface that is intended for display rather than direct heat
Typical dimensions
Common serving sizes range from 20–25 cm for one or two people to 35–45 cm for a shared table. Always confirm the usable cooking surface, not only the outside diameter.
What to confirm
Ask whether it is suitable for gas, electric, or oven cooking, whether a diffuser is required, and if the glaze is food-safe