Madfouna – Amazigh Pizza

Madfouna or “Berber Pizza” as some call it (I don’t like using the word Berber to be honest – it’s a colonial term th was used to describe the Amazigh People group who are indigenous to North Africa and Morocco )

In the little desert village of Khamlia, famous for its Gnawa music, there’s another treasure waiting to be discovered: madfouna, affectionately called “Berber pizza.”

Baked in the sand or a clay oven, this stuffed bread is hearty and full of flavor — usually filled with spiced meat, onions, herbs, and sometimes almonds or eggs. (You can even get vegetarian version!)

The name madfouna means “buried,” a nod to the way the dough is sealed and hidden around the filling before it’s baked.

For generations, it’s been a nomadic dish — simple ingredients transformed into a feast that could travel easily across the desert.

Sitting down to share madfouna in Khamlia isn’t just about the food; it’s about community, tradition, and the warmth of Moroccan hospitality.

Khamlia, Morocco

Where music, desert, and flavors tell their stories.

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