In Agadir, the biggest “risk” for travelers isn’t ordering the wrong thing—it’s not asking the right questions about allergens (especially nuts/sesame) and sweetness levels.
A simple approach (standard questions + “safe” formats) is enough to enjoy pastries without the drama.
Allergies: the checklist to say out loud
Moroccan pastries very often use almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, sesame, and sometimes honey, so a “tree nut” allergy needs to be clarified before you choose from the display case.
Ask (simple, clear):
- “Does this have almonds/hazelnuts/peanuts/sesame?”
- “Is it made in a kitchen where there are nuts? (cross-contact risk)”
- “Do you have anything without nuts?”
Safety tip: if your allergy is severe, stick to packaged/labeled items—or skip it if the seller can’t guarantee ingredients and cross-contact risk.
Sugar: how to choose a “lighter” option
If you don’t like very sweet desserts, avoid fried-and-glazed pieces first (they’re often the most syrupy).
Instead, go for
- Dry cookies (local biscotti-style), easier to pace with tea/coffee.
- Tarts, flans, and display-case cakes, which often feel closer to Western balances—especially in French-inspired bakeries/pastry shops.
A very useful question: “What’s the least sweet today?” (sellers usually answer this well).
Order without stress (hotel, payment, delivery)
For an order (birthday, dinner), send a clear message with: date/time, number of people, flavors, allergies, pickup vs delivery, and an inspiration photo if you want a specific design.
For delivery, platforms list pastry shops in Agadir with menus/trays and let you deliver to an address (hotel/riad), depending on coverage zones.
Some pastry shops also share their own delivery terms (fees and free-delivery thresholds), so it’s worth checking before you pay.
Useful phrases (copy-paste)
- “I’m allergic to nuts. Does this contain nuts? Could there be cross-contact?”
- “I’d like something not too sweet.”
- “This is for [X] people, on [date] at [time]. Pickup or delivery to [address + landmark].”
- “Can you write: ‘Happy Birthday [Name]’?”
