Khobz is simply the Arabic word for bread, and throughout Morocco it serves as the country's everyday loaf. Found in homes, neighborhood bakeries, and markets across the country, Khobz is meant to be shared—torn apart by hand and enjoyed alongside soups, tagines, grilled meats, olive oil, and countless family meals.

For our Voyageurs interpretation, we wanted to stay true to the spirit of this humble loaf while celebrating the bold flavors Morocco is known for.

Our Khobz begins with a blend of bread flour, durum wheat, and freshly milled polenta, creating a loaf with a rustic crumb and beautiful golden color. We've then incorporated sesame seeds and anise seed throughout the dough before finishing each loaf with a brushing of olive oil and a coating of sesame seeds tossed in Ras el Hanout before baking.

Ras el Hanout is Morocco's signature spice blend. Every family and spice merchant has their own version, but ours brings together warm, aromatic flavors including coriander, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, allspice, and a touch of salt. The result is earthy, fragrant, slightly warm, and unlike anything we've featured before.

We hope this loaf inspires you to slow down, tear off a piece, and enjoy it the way it's been enjoyed for generations.

Bread-Making Insight

One of the decisions bakers make with inclusion breads is when to add the ingredients.

For our Ras el Hanout Khobz, the spices are added during the second mix, allowing them to become fully incorporated throughout the dough. Every slice carries the same balanced blend of warm Moroccan spices from crust to crumb.

That's different from loaves like our Cinnamon Maple Raisin, where the inclusions are folded in later during the stretch-and-fold process. Adding ingredients later helps create beautiful pockets and ribbons of flavor, while adding them earlier creates a much more even distribution.

Sometimes the smallest decisions in the mixing bowl make the biggest difference once the loaf comes out of the oven.

5 Fun Facts About Morocco

🇲🇦 1. Morocco is home to one of the world's oldest medieval cities.
The city of Fez was founded over 1,200 years ago and is home to one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world.

🐪 2. Despite the famous camels, much of Morocco is surprisingly mountainous.
The Atlas Mountains stretch across the country, with peaks rising over 13,000 feet above sea level.

🧂 3. Morocco is famous for its spice markets.
Traditional souks are filled with colorful pyramids of spices, dried fruits, herbs, teas, and handcrafted goods, making them one of the country's most iconic sights.

🫖 4. Mint tea is a symbol of hospitality.
Known as "Moroccan whisky," sweet mint tea is traditionally poured from high above the glass to create a light foam and is offered to guests as a warm welcome.

🏺 5. Morocco has inspired artists, chefs, and travelers for generations.
Its colorful architecture, intricate tilework, vibrant markets, and rich culinary traditions blend influences from Arab, Berber, African, and Mediterranean cultures into something completely unique.

We hope you enjoy bringing a little taste of Morocco to your table this week.