Ras-el-Hanout is a spice mixture that originated from Morrocco. As with most things, Ras-el-Hanout has no set recipe. The name is Arabic and translates to “head of the shop.” It’s a name derived from its status as a curated mix of the merchants’ best spices. If you were to ask the spice merchant for his best of the best, you would receive Ras-el-Hanout.