My mostly-dry December happened because my sister, Molly, and I took a long-planned trip through Morocco, going from Rabat to the Western Sahara, passing through the Atlas Mountains and ending in ...

It commonly features mint tea, served with bread and an assortment of accompaniments like honey, olive oil, jam, and cheese. Traditional Moroccan pancakes known as "msemen" or "beghrir" may also ...

"Mint tea starts and ends a day ... It is, no doubt, a shadow of the Moroccan quaff. I’m but a tourist dipping my toe - or tongue! - into this complex vat of spicy goodness.