Fakia platter: what it is, composition, price & occasions

What is a fakia platter made of?

A fakia is a platter or bowl of treats to nibble and share: dates (plain or stuffed), dried fruit such as figs and apricots, roasted nuts — almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios — often finished with candied fruit, chocolates or sugar-coated almonds (dragées). The mix is personal: there is no single recipe, which is exactly what makes it special.

In Morocco the word "fakia" usually refers to the festive presentation of these dried fruits and nuts — brought out for Achoura, Ramadan evenings or when hosting guests. Guermello shop products, sold by weight from 250 g, let you build your own instead of buying a standardised tray.

Fakia for Achoura: the dried-fruit tradition

For Achoura, Moroccan families traditionally prepare bags and platters of dried fruit and sweets to give away, especially to children: dates, almonds, walnuts, raisins and a few treats, from small individual bags to large family platters.

For a great Achoura fakia, start with a base of dates (they keep well and please everyone), add hand-roasted nuts and a sweet mix for the children. Quantities are easy to plan: shop packs start at 250 g and prices are shown per 100 g.

Fakia platters for weddings, Ramadan or a prestige version

For a wedding or reception, a fakia platter is usually larger and carefully composed: tiers of stuffed dates, roasted cashews and almonds, dried fruit, dragées and chocolates. That is what "prestige fakia" means in practice: a generous, beautifully presented assortment.

During Ramadan, fakia accompanies the evening and family visits — dates for breaking the fast, nut mixes for aperitif. Whatever the occasion, Guermello can build the platter from its shop (by weight, from 250 g) or deliver it ready-made via its priced gift boxes.

How much does a fakia cost in Morocco?

Fakia is priced by weight and composition: each family of products (dates, almonds, cashews, dried fruit, chocolates) has its own per-100 g or per-pack price on the product page. There is no single "fakia price" — two platters of the same size can differ depending on what you put in them.

As a reference, our ready-made tasting boxes — dates, nuts and dried fruit — are listed at 400 MAD (750 g) and 600 MAD (1 kg). Add delivery: from 20 MAD in Casablanca, 30 MAD in the suburbs, 35–45 MAD in other cities, free on orders over 600 MAD, cash on delivery.

Ordering a fakia online, delivered across Morocco

Two ways: build your fakia product by product in the shop (packs from 250 g, per-100 g prices), or pick a listed-price gift box, ready to give. For large quantities, a firm date or a dressed presentation (ribbon, card, customisation), request a quote — the team answers within 48 h.

Delivery is nationwide via Turboliv within 24–48 h in major cities, paid on delivery (COD). You can also collect from our shops in Casablanca (9 Av. Ahmed Charci) or Rabat (Dar Essalam Market). Our workshops hold the ONSSA certificate (since 2022).

Wholesale fakia for retailers and celebrations

Retailers, event organisers and companies can source fakia in volume, especially in peak seasons such as Achoura and year-end. The Guermello Business Partners path handles wholesale and regular supply with dedicated rates and a quote within 48 h.

Compose with the real products

• Moroccan Medjool datesThe base of a date fakia
• Pistachio-stuffed datesThe "prestige" piece of the platter
• Ouazzane figsMoroccan dried fruit
• Dates, figs & dried fruitThe full range to compose with
• Roasted nut mixesAlmonds, cashews, sweet or savoury assortments
• Chocolates & dragéesTo complete a festive fakia
• 1 kg tasting box — 600 MADA ready-to-give fakia, listed price
• Wholesale fakia — PartnersVolumes, events and regular supply

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