Nargisse Benkabbou was raised in Brussels in a food-loving Moroccan family that kept her deeply connected to her heritage. After time spent in Brussels and Paris, she moved to London to study Politics, but it was in the kitchen that she found her true calling.
Following her training at Leiths School of Food and Wine, Nargisse began developing recipes rooted in Moroccan tradition, layered with bold flavors and modern techniques. This led to her role as executive chef at L’Mida Marrakech, where she brought her creative vision of Moroccan food to life and developed dishes that championed both tradition and innovation.
She is the author of Casablanca: My Moroccan Food, a bestselling cookbook that brings a modern, personal perspective to traditional Moroccan dishes. She has also hosted a series of sold-out pop-ups in London and contributes to global food platforms, always blending cultural heritage with thoughtful creativity.
Today, she consults for restaurants and hospitality brands around the world, helping them develop concepts, menus, and experiences that reimagine Moroccan cuisine through a fresh, contemporary lens.
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