Real saffron threads steeped in cream create a delicate golden color and subtle floral warmth. The pistachio is roasted and chopped, adding texture and a slight bitterness that balances the saffron's sweetness. Reviewers mention this is nothing like standard ice cream — the flavor is distinctly Moroccan and refined. The shop sources saffron from quality suppliers, never using essence.
Tips from diners
Try saffron and pistachio — it's the signature flavor and tastes nothing like any ice cream you've had before.
Damascus rose water — prized for its purity and fragrance — flavors this subtle gelato. It's not heavily perfumed; instead, the rose is a whisper. Pistachios provide earthiness and crunch. Reviewers appreciate that it's made with real rose water, not essence, and that the balance never tips toward perfume-like.
Tips from diners
A lighter flavor than saffron — perfect if you want something floral but not heavy.
Rather than a fixed flavor, the seasonal sorbet changes based on what's at the market. Summer might bring cherry or apricot; winter might bring orange or pomegranate. The shop makes small batches daily, so the flavor intensity is high. Reviewers appreciate that this is a fresh option and the menu changes offer something new on repeat visits.
Tips from diners
Ask what sorbet came out of the freezer this morning — it's the freshest option and changes daily.
Argan oil from Morocco's southwestern anti-atlas region brings a warm, nutty flavor to a creamy base. The shop uses unrefined argan to preserve the nut flavor, never the cosmetic-grade versions. A final drizzle of argan oil on top adds richness. Reviewers note this is distinctly Moroccan — you taste the land and the tree in every spoonful.
Tips from diners
A unique flavor to bring home as a memory — the argan is distinctive and doesn't exist in ice cream elsewhere.
A sorbet (not ice cream) made from Medjool dates — the premium variety from Morocco's Tafilalet region. Dates are blended into a smooth base and frozen, then topped with candied almond pieces. It's naturally sweet, vegan-friendly, and a different texture from the gelatos. Reviewers appreciate the sophistication of using dates as the primary ingredient rather than as a garnish.
Tips from diners
A vegan option that doesn't taste like it's missing dairy — the dates provide natural sweetness and creaminess.
Sweet and Sook is a small ice cream shop in the Medina specializing in North African flavors using local and premium Moroccan ingredients. The kitchen makes batches fresh daily — saffron ice cream infused with real threads, rose water gelato from Damascus roses, argan cream using oil from the Anti-Atlas, and date-based frozen desserts using Medjool dates. The approach reflects Morocco's culinary traditions rather than European ice cream conventions, making each flavor distinct and unexpected.
Takeaway only — no seating. The shop is small, so order and enjoy your ice cream walking through the Medina or on a nearby bench.
Delivery is available if you're staying in the Medina — call ahead and they'll bring ice cream to your riad.
Open until 9 PM — perfect for an evening walk through the souks with homemade ice cream.
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