Harira (Arabic: الحريرة, romanized: al-ḥarīra) is a traditional North African soup prepared in Morocco and Algeria, with many variations. Harira is popular as a starter, and is also eaten on its own as a light snack. It is mostly served during Ramadan, although it can be made throughout the year.

It is also part of wider Maghrebi cuisine, where lemon juice and egg are added.

According to the Jewish food historian Gil Marks, harira originated in Morocco. The name comes from the Persian and Arabic word for silk (حَرِير, ḥarīr), alluding to the texture of the dish. Like Moroccan Muslims, who traditionally have the filling soup for iftar meals, Moroccan Jews also eat it to break the fast of Yom Kippur.

Harira's base recipe is composed of the following ingredients, and may vary depending on regions:

The stock, usually of lamb, is well-seasoned with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric or another coloring agent like saffron, and fresh herbs such as cilantro and parsley.

Lemon juice can also be added upon serving. The soup also tastes best after having been allowed to rest overnight.

It is usually served with hardboiled eggs sprinkled with salt and cumin, dates and other favorite dried fruits like figs, traditional honey sweets, and other homemade special breads or crepes.^{[citation needed]}