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Mahia

ماحيا

Moroccan Jewish eau-de-vie distilled from figs or dates and flavoured with anise

Morocco Wine & spirit Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Distilled for centuries by Morocco’s Jewish communities for Sabbath and festivals; the tradition travelled to Israel and France after the mass emigration of the 1950s and 1960s.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mahia?

Mahia is a wine & spirit from Morocco: moroccan Jewish eau-de-vie distilled from figs or dates and flavoured with anise. Distilled for centuries by Morocco’s Jewish communities for Sabbath and festivals; the tradition travelled to Israel and France after the mass emigration of the 1950s and 1960s.

Made with

fruitanise

Cooked

distilled

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