Tucked away in Evans Bay, the Marrakech Cafe has built a strong following among Wellingtonians who know good food. Owner and chef Abdelghani El Adraoui felt the time was right for a cookbook to share his recipes and celebrate the restaurant, and worked with his friend Adrienne Jansen to put together the text. Students on the publishing programme in 2014 helped bring the book to life. The production process involved testing delicious recipes, food-styling sessions and photo shoots, and afternoons spent with Abdel at the restaurant, learning about his methods and hearing the stories behind his food. Envisaged as a straightforward guide to Moroccan cuisine for the home cook, the book also describes Abdel's unique journey, drawing on the warmth and hospitality that have made him and his restaurant so popular in the community.