Handmade Moroccan sweets in Málaga — made to order

Chebakia, briouat and kaab el ghazal, handmade one by one with real honey and toasted almonds. The sweets Nadia prepares in Coín for your table or as a gift.

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What Moroccan sweets are

Moroccan pastry brings together dozens of different sweets, almost always based on honey, almonds, sesame and orange blossom water, in shapes and textures worked entirely by hand. They're nothing like European pastries: they're small, dense pieces, made to go alongside a glass of mint tea.

Among the best known are chebakia (a fried, flower-shaped dough coated in honey and sesame), briouat (thin pastry triangles filled with almond paste or cream, also fried and coated in honey), and kaab el ghazal ('gazelle horns'), an almond paste wrapped in a thin, crescent-shaped pastry.

They're also the star sweets of the most important dates on the Muslim calendar: they're prepared in large quantities before Ramadan, to break the fast each evening, and they're central to Eid celebrations, when they're given as gifts on trays among family and neighbours.

How Nadia makes them

Nadia makes every sweet by hand, one by one, with real honey (no syrups or substitutes) and toasted almonds. It's slow work — especially the chebakia, which has to be shaped and fried before being coated in hot honey — but it's what sets it apart from mass-produced sweets.

  • Real honey, no substitutes or glucose syrups
  • Almonds toasted and ground fresh
  • Chebakia in its traditional flower shape, coated in honey and sesame
  • Almond or cream briouat, thin pastry made by hand
  • Kaab el ghazal ('gazelle horns') with almond paste and orange blossom water
  • Assorted gift trays also available

Sizes and price guide

Sweets are prepared on assorted or single-variety trays, as you prefer:

Small tray

A varied assortment, perfect to try or for tea time.

Family tray

A larger amount, meant for sharing at home or with guests.

Gift or event tray

A special presentation for Ramadan, Eid or any celebration.

Price depends on the sweets chosen and the quantity — I confirm it via WhatsApp with no obligation.

How to order your sweets

1

Message me on WhatsApp

Tell me which sweets you'd like (or if you want an assortment) and when you need them.

2

We confirm the order

I confirm availability, format and a price guide.

3

I make them by hand

Demand is very high during Ramadan and Eid: I recommend ordering as far ahead as possible.

4

Pickup or delivery

Collect in Coín or delivery on the Costa del Sol, depending on the area.

Frequently asked questions about Moroccan sweets

Do the sweets contain nuts or gluten?

Yes: most contain almonds, and several (like briouat) contain pastry with gluten. Let me know when ordering if you have any allergy or intolerance and I'll tell you which options work.

How long do Moroccan sweets keep?

They keep well for 1-2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature, thanks to the honey. The fresher they are eaten, the better the texture.

Can I order sweets for Ramadan or Eid in advance?

Yes, it's highly recommended: demand rises a lot around those dates, so it's best to book several days or even weeks ahead.

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Shall we order your tray of Moroccan sweets?

Message Nadia on WhatsApp

Tell me which sweets you'd like and the date, and I'll confirm right away.