The villages of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco are characterized by serving delicious and satisfying foods that reflect the culture and traditions of the local people. Village food in this region reflects the balance between ingredients available in the mountain environment and skills passed down through generations. The whistling language is a means of communication between the population in these isolated mountainous areas.

In village food in the Atlas Mountains, simple, natural ingredients combine to form delicious and nutritious meals. The diet is based on local and seasonal produce, such as grains, legumes, vegetables, meat and dairy products