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Taste of Marrakech : A Food Tour Guide

Welcome to Taste of Marrakech (food tours in Marrakech), your ultimate guide to experiencing the diverse and delicious food scene of Marrakech. Our food tours takes you on a journey through the vibrant streets of Marrakech, where you'll have the opportunity to taste a variety of traditional Moroccan dishes and learn about the city's rich culinary history.

Taste of Marrakech - Authentic Food Tours in Marrakech

Welcome to Marrakech , a vibrant city in Morocco, is known for its rich culture, stunning architecture, and most importantly, its delicious cuisine. The city has a unique blend of flavors and ingredients that have been influenced by centuries of trade and cultural exchange. If you're looking to explore the culinary delights of Marrakech, then look no further than Taste of Marrakech, your one-stop-shop for food tours in the city.

Taste of Marrakech is best food tours in Marrakech , we offer you the opportunity to taste and explore the local cuisine, from street food to fine dining restaurants. Our expert guides will take you on a journey through Marrakech's souks, markets, and hidden alleys, introducing you to the flavors, aromas, and history of each dish.

Our tours are perfect for food lovers who want to discover the real Marrakech and experience the city like a local. We offer both private and group tours, so whether you're traveling solo, with a group of friends, or with your family, we have the perfect tour for you.

Are you looking to discover the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine in Marrakech?

Look no further than Taste of Marrakech! Our food tours offer an immersive culinary experience that allows you to savor the best of Moroccan cuisine while exploring the enchanting city of Marrakech. From fragrant tagines and couscous to savory pastillas and refreshing mint tea, our food tours will take you on a gastronomic journey through the heart of Morocco.

At Taste of Marrakech, we are committed to providing an authentic and unforgettable culinary experience that showcases the best of Moroccan cuisine. So why wait? Book your food tour today and embark on a delicious journey through the flavors of Marrakech! 

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Must-Try Flavors of Marrakech: A Culinary Journey Through the City's Iconic Foods

Moroccan mint tea is a traditional drink made with fresh mint leaves, green tea, and sugar, often served with Moroccan cakes like "kaab el ghzal" or "chebakia." These sweet treats are a perfect match for the tea's refreshing taste, creating a delicious and cultural experience.

Moroccan tagine is a slow-cooked dish made with meat or vegetables, herbs, spices, and fruits. It's named after the earthenware pot it's cooked in, which allows for a delicious blend of flavors. The dish is often served with bread, and is a staple of Moroccan cuisine.

Moroccan couscous is a flavorful dish made with steamed semolina grains, vegetables, and meat or fish. It's often served with spicy tomato sauce. This traditional meal is enjoyed on special occasions and has a unique taste that's both satisfying and delicious.

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Marrakech Food Tours

"experience marrakech like a local: food tours with a sustainable twist".

we believe that the best way to experience a new culture is through its food. Our mission is to help visitors discover the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Marrakech, while also promoting sustainable tourism practices and supporting local businesses. 

We work with a team of expert guides and local partners to offer a range of tours and experiences that showcase the best of Marrakech's food and culture, while also giving back to the community.

At Taste of Marrakech, we value authenticity, sustainability, and inclusivity. We believe that food is a powerful way to bring people together, bridge cultural divides, and support local communities. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, we invite you to join us on a journey of discovery and taste the true flavors of Marrakech.

We can't wait to share the flavors and stories of Marrakech with you! If you're ready to embark on a culinary adventure through the vibrant streets of this city, we invite you to book your tour with Taste of Marrakech today.

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Marrakech Food Tour – A Taste of Morocco’s Culinary Scene

Posted on Last updated: August 28, 2020

Morocco’s bustling and electrifying city of Marrakech is a feast for all the senses. It dazzles visitors with bursts of vibrant colour, a myriad of lively sounds, and the ever-present heat of the desert.

But it’s the tastes and aromas of the city’s food that will truly blow you away. A variety of cuisines and cultures have influenced Moroccan cooking over the centuries.

And the country’s food has become well-loved all around the world. A trip to Marrakech , the cultural capital of Morocco, would be incomplete without indulging in its thriving food scene.

We recently visited Marrakech and embarked on a food tour through the historic Medina. It was an incredible way to experience a range of Morrocan foods while learning about the city’s culture and history along the way.

Food tours in Marrakech take you to exquisite stalls and restaurants that you’d have trouble finding on your own. And they bring Moroccan street food to life through stories of the city’s past and present.

I highly recommend taking a Marrakech food tour to everyone who visits.

• 1 Recommended Marrakech food tours
• 2.1 Stop 1 – Olives and Spices
• 2.2 Stop 2 – Pastilla and Briouat
• 2.3 Stop 3 – Kefta Sandwich
• 2.4 Stop 4 – Gueddid on Pancakes
• 2.5 Stop 5 – Rfissa and Dessert

Shopping in the souks of the Medina of Marrakech, Morocco

Recommended Marrakech food tours

There are many food tours available in the city. If you want to get a feel for Marrakech after dark, try this street food tour by night .

Alternatively, book this food tour and dinner experience if you’d like to include a tasty sit-down meal.

We really enjoyed the tour we chose, but they all tend to follow a similar structure, and each tour has its own charm. So book one that looks appealing, and get ready for an incredible feast.

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One of the spices market stalls we visited during our evening Marrakech street food tour

Our Marrakech food tour experience

We chose a night time walking tour of The Medina, which twisted through narrow alleyways and weaved through the bustling souks (markets). These souks are some of the most exotic and bewildering marketplaces on Earth.

The Medina is the old city of Marrakech. This UNESCO World Heritage site dates back to the 11th century and is packed with life and colour. Here you’ll find the most quintessential experience, making it the perfect spot for a food tour.

We started in the Jewish quarter (Mellah), making three stops there before moving on to the more central souks. Here’s a breakdown of our experience.

Enjoying a chicken pastilla and Moroccan tea during a Marrakech food tour

Stop 1 – Olives and Spices

Olives are a culinary staple in Morocco. They have a place in an extensive variety of Moroccan foods, and they’ve earned a permanent place on dinner tables around the country.

So naturally, they’re a popular feature in the souks of Marrakech. The olives are usually cured and often served with olive oil, herbs or spices as a kind of starter.

We stopped by a stall and tasted some of the olives they had to offer. They were delicious and acted as the perfect appetizer for the dishes to come.

Olives on display at one of the stalls in the souq of Marrakech

During this stop, we also dived headfirst into the heady spices of Morocco. A wide variety of Spices are used in Morrocan cooking, and they’re fundamental to the country’s intensely flavourful dishes.

In the souks of Marrakech, you’ll see vibrantly coloured buckets of spices everywhere you look. Our guide explained what each of the spices is used for, allowing us to smell them as he did so.

This was a real highlight of the tour and offered some amazing insights into Morrocan cooking.

A spice selection in the souks of the Medina of Marrakech, Morocco

Stop 2 – Pastilla and Briouat

Next, a short walk through the bustling lanes brought us to some more culinary delights, in the form of pastilla and briouat.

Pastilla is a traditional, sweet-savoury Moroccan pie that brings together a diverse range of ingredients. Traditionally, the dish consisted of slow-cooked pigeon meat and a sweet almond crust with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

But the pigeon is usually substituted with chicken in the modern version. The results are surprisingly fantastic, and we enjoyed the pastilla thoroughly.

The next thing we tried was a briouat, which is a small pastry that’s generally filled with meat, cheese, pepper, and lemon.

They’re usually formed into triangles, and strongly resemble samosas. Ours had a spicy fish filling, which was a tasty treat.

Chicken pastilla, my newly discovered favourite Moroccan dish

Stop 3 – Kefta Sandwich

Kofta, as it’s most commonly known, is ground beef or lamb mixed with a variety of herbs and spices. It’s generally cooked on skewers, but sometimes takes the form of meatballs.

In Morocco, it’s often referred to as kefta. But no matter what you call it, it’s delicious.

At our third stop, we were introduced to the kefta sandwich – which, as you’d expect, is a tasty bit of kefta in some bread. Usually with salad and sauce.

The bread was gorgeous, and the meat really worked in sandwich-form.

Kefta skewers cooking on the grill in Marrakech

Stop 4 – Gueddid on Pancakes

Next, we headed out of the Jewish quarter on foot to explore more of the city’s flavourful offerings.

Our first stop was at a place that made an unusual dish. It consisted of gueddid, (a kind of Moroccan dried meat, very similar to beef jerky) which was served on pancakes.

And it ended up being an unfamiliar but tasty experience!

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Savoury pancakes being prepared at a market stall in Marrakech

Stop 5 – Rfissa and Dessert

Next, we walked and talked our way through the lanes of the souks to a stall that served Rfissa. Taking in the life and colour along the way.

Rfissa is a popular chicken dish in Morocco that’s traditionally prepared during a variety of celebrations. Our guide told us that the dish is commonly served to new mothers, three days after their child is born.

It usually contains chicken, fenugreek seeds, onions, lentils, and a kind of shredded pancake called m’semmen, among other things. The one we tried also had dates and eggs in it.

Rfissa – a traditional Moroccan dish usually served to new moms

To top it all off, our guide took us to find some sweet-tooth satisfaction.

After a short walk, we finished the tour with a Jewish dessert made with almonds, milk, cream, and honey.

Drawing our fabulous taste of Marrakech to a close.

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The dessert we had during our Marrakech street food tour

Final thoughts on food tours in Marrakech

A food tour in Marrakech is an essential part of any visit. They’re an awesome way to see the popular areas of the city and immerse yourself in its culture.

And they can help you during the rest of your stay, by teaching you which foods to order and which to avoid.  

I hope you’ve found this post valuable, and that it’s convinced you to try one of these amazing Marrakech tours for yourself!

Tip: For the most authentic experience, I suggest that you stay in one of Marrakech’s riads . They’re wonderful, traditional Morrocan houses with stunning central courtyards.

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MARRAKECH FOOD TOUR - There's something so Indiana Jones about Marrakech; a terracotta labyrinthine of snake charmers and roasted mechoui , Arabic arguments and smoky Gauloises, the scent of ras el hanout and dusty Berber carpets wafting alongside the mosques' call to prayer and the silhouette of palm trees against the peachy evening sky.

Our Marrakech food tour follows an insiders' route winding through the cool maze of medina backstreets from Bab Doukkala gate to the Kasbah. There are tastes and smells and history around every corner - sardines with olive oil and cumin spit and crackle in the wood-fired oven of an unmarked neighbourhood bake house, beef tangias bubble in the underground embers of a local hammam, wild rabbit slowly simmers with turmeric and garlic in clay pot tagines, smoke plumes from street side grills and bowls of soothing harira are ladled alongside honey-drenched Moroccan pastries, caramel-sweet dates and glasses of steamy mint tea.

It's the details that make our Marrakech food tour intriguing though. Getting under the skin of this culinary culture to see how they tick. Why is bread sacred? Why do dates get served in odd numbers? Are escargots influenced by the French or vise versa? And is it really worth eating in the Djemaa el-Fnaa?

Why this tour is awesome

Forget soggy sfenj and stale Djemaa el-Fnaa cookies, overcooked vegetable tagines and cursory glances at Moroccan food. This Marrakech food tour takes you on a different path, one that offers a real representation of Marrakechi street eats through 14+ snacks and dishes. These are the places that locals eat and these are the dishes they like. It's morsels of roasted lamb with cumin, it's escargots simmered in a dark spice-spiked broth, it's charcoal-grilled sticks of lambs' liver and chicken, it's olives and dates and dainty pastries, it's tagines and tangias and freshly baked bread slathered with tuna and hot harisa. This is the Marrakech food tour you need.

Rachid knows the Marrakech medina's best eats like the back of his hand. On his Marrakech food tour, he'll lead you on a culinary journey trying slow-roasted lamb, tagines and tangias, olives and the best harira in the city among much more.

Freshly baked Moroccan bread from an ancient bakehouse

A tray of sardines straight from the wood-fired oven

Sizzling chicken skewers cooked over hot charcoal

Watch handmade traditional Moroccan pastries being made

Clay tangias slow-cooked in the fires below a local hammam

A unusual rabbit tagine from the Fez man

Escargot cooked in 32 spices

A soothing bowl of harira with local pastries and dates

• Price US $45 per person
• Language English
• Small group Maximum of 8 guests
• Tastings 14+ tasting menu
• Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
• Duration 15h30 - 19h30
• Guide Licensed foodie guide
• Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours
• Family friendly Children welcome
• Transport Walking tour
• Instant confirmation Book and confirm
• Pick up / drop off Not included

Dietary information

• Lactose free Suitable for lactose intolerant
• Vegetarian Unsuitable for vegetarians
• Vegans Unsuitable for vegans
• Gluten free Suitable if bread can be skipped
• Halal Suitable

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How to book

To join our Marrakech food tour, use the calendar above to select your preferred date, and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, please contact us . Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any food allergies, please contact us before booking.

What to expect

Our Marrakech food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interesting in discovering what the locals eat. It's a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of eating stops along the way. Join us on the most intriguing food tour in Marrakech. You won't regret it. 

Meeting point

Our Marrakech food tour departs from Bab Doukkala gate just north west of the heart of the medina. It's not hard to find and within walking distance of most of Marrakech's riads and hotels. There will be more details on your booking voucher. 

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Traditional Moroccan Food Tour

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This traditional Moroccan food tour took us deep inside the center of the old city Marrakech and allowed us to explore the real flavors of Morocco.

The setting was as compelling and mysterious as the food and I wonder how many people who haven’t been led specifically behind the doors that we explored, leave Marrakech without really knowing the food of Morocco.

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On this night we went down small alleys of the Medina (or old city) and were invited into establishments that have been passed down by families through generations.

Without our guides, I never would have ventured inside and certainly wouldn’t have ordered many of the things that we tried today – an opportunity that I am glad to say I did not miss.

Marrakech Olives

A Walking Food Tour of Marrakech

Our tour guide, Youssef, who grew up in Marrakech, along with his wife Amanda, scoured the Medina and selected a menu based on traditional foods that he grew up with.

Before adding a stop on the tour, they asked themselves, would Youssef’s mother eat this food? I can tell you easily that she wouldn’t eat THIS MUCH food – we were about to embark on a walking feast.

So if you decide to take this journey, bring a strong sense of adventure, a big appetite, and comfortable shoes – you will need all three to fully appreciate this food tour.

Marrakech Souks at Night

Traditional Bread Bakers in the Medina

We ventured into the Medina, passing by the Souks (shops), and began to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the old city.

The confusing maze of tiny streets is actually well-organized small communities where people have lived and cooked together for centuries.

Behind one door you can find the bread baker, who not only supplies his neighborhood restaurants and stores with bread, but also bakes loaves of bread for his neighbors.

The traditional bread, a round dense loaf, is baked in a wood-fired oven. According to Youssef, the baker is the ears and eyes of the community.

Before you marry it is wise to ask the baker what sort of family you are potentially marrying into – he will know.

Huge communal bread oven

The bread (Khobz) is a crucial part of the food and the culture here.

It is often used instead of a fork to scoop up bits of slow-cooked meats, as demonstrated by our official tour guide who accompanied us and shared samples with us along the way.

The bread is actually considered sacred and is never thrown away, but shared with the needy or fed to animals rather than being sent to the trash bin.

Roasted Moroccan Lamb

We were given our first chance to try the bread at our first stop at another communal cooking establishment. Here whole lamb is prepared (actually, typically several of them at a time) in a huge underground oven.

Huge underground clay oven for roasting lamb

We tried a sample of lamb cooked in the clay pit (Mechoui) and also lamb prepared in a different way. What Youssef referred to as “bachelor cooking.”

Chunks of lamb along with some liquid, preserved lemon, and cumin are sealed in a clay pot (Tangia). The pot is dropped off in the morning and slow-cooked in a wood-fired oven.

When ready to eat, you collect your pot, upend it onto a platter, and share it with bread. It is particularly delicious with the cumin and salt mixture available on the tables. Mechoui – roasted lamb in the clay pit

The more adventurous of us on the tour also sampled some roasted lamb head – which our Moroccan guide assured us was the best part – he was more than happy to demonstrate how to find the most delectable bits.

Our official Moroccan tour guide

Staples of Moroccan Cuisine

After finishing off the lamb, or small group headed to one of the many shops selling a variety of staples, such as olives and preserved lemons, and in another stand fresh mint and herbs. All are crucial to Moroccan cuisine.

Marrakech Olive Vendor

Moroccan Fry Bread – Msemen

We next stopped at a shop selling savory Moroccan fry bread called Rghaif or Msemen . The soft and chewy dough is often filled with vegetables such as grilled onions or olives and prepared on a hot grill pan.

Youssef confided that his mother would make these by the dozen and keep them in the freezer for him. Even though we knew there were many stops left on our tour I ate my entire savory, buttery piece.

Moroccan Street Food – Msemen

Moroccan Meatball Sandwich

The next stop turned out to be one of the biggest surprises on the tour for me.

If he hadn’t told me I would never have guessed that the meatballs in the sandwich we tried, all piled into a corner of traditional bread with olives and onions, were actually made with sardines.

We slathered on some chili sauce with a light curry flavor (harissa) and once again I ate too much. I could have sworn that the meat was something else, like possibly veal.

After the tour, Amanda assured me that the sandwich is indeed filled with sardine meatballs and she even shared the recipe (coming soon to our food finds section).

They turned out to be my favorite taste of the day. I was already starting to feel full – and we had 4 more stops to go.

Sardine Meatball Sandwich

Moroccan Sardine Meatball Sandwich (minus olives)

Moroccan Couscous

Next, we entered a small shop where a group of women were preparing the dish they had become known for – traditional Moroccan couscous.

Youssef shared that he and his wife scoured the Medina in order to locate a shop that would prepare a dish that was the most similar to what his mother would make at home.

They placed a large platter in front of us – fragrant and artfully arranged. My favorite was the sweet and savory topping made with caramelized onion and raisins.

Youssef explained that the proper way to approach sharing this formidable dish was to eat in your own triangle, like an imaginary pizza slice.

At this point, all we could manage was to make a small dent in the light, fluffy dish. Luckily our local guide had anticipated this stop and helped us do more significant damage to the dish.

Possibly making the best couscous in Marrakech?

We sampled Taktouka, tomato, and grilled green pepper salad, and sipped hot Moroccan mint tea while waiting for the couscous to arrive.

Marrakech Food Tour Couscous Tfaya

Marrakech Night Market Vendors

After eating what we could we wandered through the Medina, with Youssef pointing out various traditional shops, baths (hammams), and bakeries that were central to life inside the walled city.

It was fascinating to later see pictures of the place 100 years ago and see that many things on the face of the old city still looked the same.

On the evening of our tour, it was actually raining and a little cold. We stopped and warmed up with another local delicacy, snails in a hot spiced broth.

Even if you aren’t interested in sampling a snail, the spiced broth is wonderful, particularly on a cold evening.

Moroccan snails in a warm spiced broth

Our friendly snail vendor, unlike many Moroccans, was not camera-shy at all.

Sean and the snail guy at the Marrakech night market

On our next stop Youssef, knowing that we were likely getting pretty full and that some of us were less adventurous than others, offered a taste of a local delicacy from another street vendor.

A spleen sandwich – hmmmm. When we stopped in front of the street vendor two of the women on our tour laughed, because they had wandered by earlier in the day and tried a sandwich having no idea what it was. “It was spleen!” they shrieked.

As they had indicated, it was a delicious concoction of ground beef and other organ meat combined with spices and cooked in a cow spleen, called Te’han. Cow spleen – who knew?

Moroccan Spleen Sandwich – surprisingly delicious!

Traditional Moroccan Fruit Shakes

Our final stop was at a sweet shop selling traditional fruit shakes and cookies.

At Youseff’s urging we tried a traditional Moroccan shake made with avocado and almonds, a surprising mixture that turned out delicious.

Despite both of us being totally stuffed, we tried a nibble out of each and every cookie that was mounded on a plate in front of us.

Marrakech Food Tour Desserts

As we wandered home, full of the sights, sounds, and tastes of the evening, I reflected that even after having been in Marrakech for a few weeks, I hadn’t really tasted the red city. Until now.

I am glad to have had the inner doors of the Medina opened for me. And if you ever find yourself in Marrakesh, give Amanda and Youssef a call and give yourself the opportunity to visit the Medina as a traveler, not a tourist.

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A special thank you to Youssef and Amanda of Marrakech Food Tours who hosted us on the tour. As always, our opinions are our own.

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Eric || The Bucket List Project

Tuesday 8th of November 2016

Those sandwiches, especially Grilled Sardine Sandwich (Hout Quari) With The Works, looked so good. I love Olives and those looked amazing! How much did the tour cost? I love how they never throw away the bread either! No waste!

The sandwiches were wonderful. Can't recall the cost of the tour off the top of my head but I believe it was really quite reasonable, particularly because of all of the food we were able to sample. There is a link to the tour in the post that should provide all of the up to date information. Happy Travels!

Adrenaline Romance

Monday 2nd of May 2016

We really love open markets like these. They show us so much life and culture.

Those dishes/street food truly look delicious! Mmmm!

Lynn Sheppard

Friday 29th of April 2016

I'm so glad you managed to book on Amanda and Youssef's tour! Looks like you had a great experience!

Trisha Velarmino - P.S. I'm On My Way

Tuesday 12th of April 2016

Oh, how I love Marrakech! I was there for a month in 2013 and had the chance to explore their food scene as well! I just think that most of their food are too oily so I got sick of it I started cooking my own food on the 2nd week of the trip.

Wednesday 13th of April 2016

Sorry you didn't love the food as much as we did - I loved the tagines!

Vicky and Buddy

Monday 11th of April 2016

Haha!! I love that the bakers know all the gossip. And the fact that the tour only takes you to places that Youseff's mother would eat. That's how you know it's authentic food!

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Food Tour Marrakech

Taste authentic and delicious Maroccan flavors!

Food Tour Marrakech takes place in Marrakech, a unique city in Morocco. Marrakech’s cuisine is heavily influenced by traditional Moroccan dishes, as well as North African and Middle Eastern cuisine, resulting in a delicious and diverse food scene. Some must-try dishes include tagine, a type of slow-cooked stew made with meat, vegetables, and spices, and couscous, a staple dish made from steamed semolina.

With Food Tour Marrakech visitors can also sample the city’s famous street food, including savory pastries and kebabs, as well as its sweet treats, such as baklava, a flaky pastry made with phyllo dough and honey. Whether savoring traditional dishes or exploring new flavors, Marrakech is the perfect destination for food lovers looking to experience the best of Morocco.

Authentic tours

The food of Marrakech is unique, as well as each tour. In each activity, food, learning and good vibes are guaranteed.

Marrakech preserves many things from the past and during the tours you will be able to see ancient architecture.

Meet people

Meeting new people is always nice and much better if you are sharing or cooking delicious food.

Food tours in Marrakech

Marrakech food tour

Price: 54 USD

Eat like a local and go deep into Moroccan cuisine in ways you couldn’t on this small group tour.

Marrakech food & market tour

Price: 50 USD

Experience a spice market and the height of the hustle of Marrakech’s central square.

Marrakech dinner & camel ride

Price: 22 USD

Enjoy a unique dinner and a sunset camel ride in the magical Agafay desert in Marrakech.

Marrakech food

Marrakech Food invites you to embark on a sensory journey through a culinary landscape that shows the city’s rich history and diverse cultural heritage. The heart of Moroccan cuisine beats in Marrakech, where the aromatic spices, fresh herbs, and bold flavors create a tapestry of tastes that captivate the palate.

Delight in the iconic tagines, slow-cooked stews that meld savory meats, aromatic spices, and a symphony of fruits and vegetables. Whether it’s lamb with prunes, chicken with preserved lemons, or a vegetable medley, each tagine is a testament to the city’s mastery of slow-cooking and flavor infusion.

Djemaa el Fna Square

The bustling Djemaa el Fna square transforms into a culinary spectacle as the sun sets, with food stalls offering a dizzying array of Moroccan street food. Savor classics like merguez sausages, grilled sardines, and harira soup, a hearty blend of lentils, chickpeas, and aromatic spices, a quintessential Moroccan dish enjoyed during Ramadan.

Marrakech’s medley of flavors extends to its iconic couscous, intricately prepared and served with a variety of succulent meats and vegetables. Pair this staple dish with traditional mint tea, a symbol of Moroccan hospitality, often poured ceremoniously to heighten the dining experience.

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• 9.40 / 10 220 reviews | 1,719 travellers We spent a super pleasant afternoon with our guide walking through the most typical streets of Marrakesh and tasting the most traditional dishes, but also enjoying the cultural explanations and recommendations he gave us. It has been a 4 hour tour that has been very enjoyable. In addition, our guide helped us a lot with directions to get us there and get back to our Riad. 10 Silvia
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Enticing aromas, vibrant colours and mouth-watering tastes: indulge your senses with Moroccan cuisine on this  unmissable food tour of Marrakech . Delicious!

On the day of your tour, meet your English-speaking guide in  Jemaa el Fnaa Square , one of the most emblematic and busiest places in Marrakech, and the heart of the Medina Quarter , the city's historic centre.

From this central plaza and historic marketplace you'll set off on your gastronomic adventure, exploring the old city and stopping at six different eateries on the way to sample  typical local foods . Throughout your food tour, you'll have the opportunity to try a variety of  sweets, snacks and local drinks , giving you an  authentic cultural immersion into daily life in Marrakech .

Wandering through the winding streets of the medina, you'll make a stop at a  local bakery where you'll learn how traditional Arabic bread is made . You'll even get to try some of the bread, which is served with every meal from breakfast to dinner, fresh and warm straight out of the oven - a true delicacy!

The final stop on your food tour of Marrakech will be in a  traditional restaurant  where you'll  enjoy lunch or dinner , depending on your tour time. Taste iconic Moroccan recipes like  tagine, amongst many more.

With a full stomach and happy tastebuds, you'll make your way back to Jemaa el Fnaa Square, where your culinary tour will come to an end. 

Options for vegetarians

The food served on this tour can be adapted for vegetarians . However, you must state this in the comments section when you make your booking.

Important information

The products offered during this tour may vary depending on availability on the day or the number of customers at the venues along the route on the day of the visit.

Schedule during Ramadan

Please bear in mind that, during Ramadan, if you choose the  afternoon option , the tour will  start at 5 pm .

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3 hours 30 minutes.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

English speaking guide.

6 stops to taste typical delicacies.

Lunch or dinner in a local restaurant.

Non alcoholic drinks.

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A Foodie’s Guide to Marrakech

Tourists have long flocked to Morocco’s Red City for a taste of the exotic. The very name conjures up spices, snake-charmers, and sensual delights. Its food steeped is in Berber and Arabic influences and eating here can be a great adventure. Marrakech has got to one of the most evocative, mouthwatering and unique destinations for foodies in the Mediterranean region.

But Marrakech can be bewildering for the first time visitor (or any visitor).

Save yourself from mediocre couscous with this guide to finding the best food in Marrakech.

MOROCCAN CUISINE – CAFES – RESTAURANTS  – LOCAL DISHES – MARKETS – COOKERY CLASSES – FOOD TOUR – SOUVENIRS –  RECIPE BOOKS

MOROCCAN CUISINE

Marrakech historically was one of the main trading posts and markets in North Africa. Goods and spices were carried up the Saharan trade routes by camel. The Arab influence brought mezze and fruits from the east. French rule left its mark too, as did occupation of Andalucia. Marrakech has desert, mountains, and sea within close range. Stews are scented with honey and saffron, cumin, preserved lemon, olives, and dates. Stalls in the medina are piled high with spices and mint and figs.

Morocco doesn’t have a culture of eating out so the majority of restaurants are targeted at visitors rather than locals; it’s all too easy to come away having eaten average tagines at inflated prices. The best traditional Moroccan food is usually found in the home,  so if you’re staying in a riad do make the most of any opportunities to eat or cook with your host. Locals generally prefer to eat international food when out for the evening.

The main dishes associated with Morocco are tagine and couscous. You’ll never see these served together, they are separate dishes—and couscous from a package is sacrilege! Couscous is traditionally eaten on a Friday (the holy day) and is the Moroccan equivalent of Sunday lunch. It’s painstakingly hand rolled from semolina and steamed with the meat and vegetables. In Marrakech, you’ll also find tangia , a stew cooked in a clay pot in the embers underneath the hammam  (as opposed to on a stove top in an earthenware tagine).

At some point during your trip, you’ll need a break from the searing heat and intensity of the Medina. Here’s a selection of some of the best cafes in Marrakech to shelter from the sun and get your caffeine fix:

• Atay Cafe . Near the Ben Youssef Madrasa, this is the one with the most Instagrammable roof terrace. Vibrant juices and boho-chic vibes.
• Cafes des Epices . One of Marrakech’s hippest cafes, head to this multi-level Spice Market cafe if you’re craving a latte or looking for a light lunch, chill beats and rooftop views.
• Cafe Clock . Originally started in Fes, Cafe Clock now has an outpost in Marrakech. It famously serves a camel burger and offers cultural workshops and regular jam sessions.
• Cafe du Livre . One for the bookworms (and those tolerant of cigarette smoke), this friendly hideaway and English-language bookstore has an alcohol licence and is popular with expats.
• Grande Cafe de la Poste . For ambience, this restored colonial-era brasserie is hard to beat for drinks or dining. It’s a decadent local institution with local ingredients and live jazz in the evenings.

THE RESTAURANTS

Here’s a selection of the most renowned and popular dining spots in the city, from trendy to Frenchified upscale:

• Dar Moha . Moroccan nouvelle cuisine in a renovated riad.
• Kechmara . Contemporary menu with a range of burgers, this is also one of the coolest places to grab a beer in town.
• Ksar Essaoussane . Good value tradition Moroccan dishes in a beautiful candlelit riad with excellent service. They’ll even send a cloaked man to come meet you if you’re having trouble finding it.
• Latitude31 . Modern Moroccan fusion in a laid back courtyard setting.
• La Maison Arabe . The established spot to go for elegant fine dining, tinkled ivories, and the swankiest bar in town.
• Le Foundouk . Stylish dining in this old caravanserai, book ahead for candlelit tables on the roof terrace with Medina views.
• Le Jardin . Greenery and garden cool in this chic secret hideaway in the medina. Un-intimidating Mediterranean and Moroccan dishes with a side order of designer kaftans.
• Libzar . Modern Moroccan menu in Gueliz.
• Mes’lalla . Contemporary Moroccan fusion at the Mandarin Oriental hotel.
• Nomad . Marrakech’s most beloved hipster restaurant, with echoes of Ottolenghi, excellent ice-cream, and a ground floor store selling fancy kitchenware.
• Pepe Nero .  Moroccan and Italian menus in this romantic riad restaurant.
• Riad Kiass . If you’re looking want to sample riad dining, the cooking at Riad Kiass is well regarded and has a strong emphasis on the organic.
• Salt .  Female kitchen team and tasting menus at this riad restaurant within the Dar Les Cigognes luxury boutique hotel.

THE LOCAL DISHES TO TRY

As well as the many variations on tagine and couscous, here are a few local specialities and snacks to keep an eye out for whilst wandering the Medina:

• Amlou.  A delicious mixture of argan oil, honey and almond paste. This is your new favourite dip.
• Barbouche. Snails  s erved in a lightly spiced earthy broth, these snails taste more like mushrooms than you might expect.
• Crazy Bread . One of the many names for fluffy pitta-esque sandwiches stuffed hard boiled eggs, mashed potato, and spicy sauce. Also look out for sandwiches featuring aubergine (eggplant) or sardine.
• Besarra . Garlicky fava bean soup.
• B’stilla . The classic Moroccan dish is traditionally made with pigeon or chicken meat encased in thin flaky pastry and sweet spices, but other fillings such as seafood are available too.
• Briouats . Little triangular samosa-like filled pastries, stuffed with meat or sweet almond paste.
• Brochettes . Grilled skewers of meat, one of the most popular street foods on Djemma el Fna.
• Harira . Traditionally eaten during Ramadan to break the fast, little bowls of this hearty lentil and chickpea soup are some of the cheapest street foods you can find in Marrakech.
• Hodangal . There’s a cluster of stalls in the Djemma el Fna serving sweet spicy teas with digestive properties.
• Juices and smoothies . These are everywhere; try combinations of banana, date, avocado, almond, orange, and sugar cane juice, orange blossom water, honey, figs, and rose water.
• Kaab Ghzal . The classic Moroccan patisserie sweet made of almond paste wrapped in pastry and shaped into gazelle horns
• Khobz . The staple Moroccan bread; round, flat, often made with semolina flour and great for dipping and scooping.
• Loubia . Moroccan baked beans! Traditionally a morning dish. Dip your khobz.
• Ma’qooda . Potato fritters dipped in egg and deep-fried.
• Mechoui . Spit-roasted lamb, with the offal also available for the more adventurous.
• Mint tea .  It’s almost impossible to leave Morocco without having tried ‘Berber Whisky’. Mint leaves brewed with green tea, poured from a height to induce bubbles and usually served with a stack of sugar cubes.
• M’smen.  flatbread-like pancakes with honey and smen  (fermented butter), spices, or dipped in amlou .
• Svenj.  Moroccan doughnuts.
• Tangia . A Marrakechi special of lamb and preserved lemon slow-cooked overnight in the furnaces that heat the hammams.

THE MARKETS

The markets of Marrakech Medina need little introduction and are arguably the city’s main draw.

The famous (and UNESCO-protected) Djemaa el Fna square at its centre is the cultural heart of the city.  The square comes alive at night with storytellers, musicians, snake-charmers, and food vendors. My favourite corner is the mint market, dispensing huge bundles of the stuff for use in mint tea and perfuming the air with its cool fragrance.

The food stalls in the Djemma el Fna don’t have a great reputation for hygiene, although hand washing stations have recently been installed. The theatre is unmatched, but many stalls are tourist traps. Better, cheaper food is available in the smaller alleys of the Medina. Still, it’s a thrill and a rite of passage for people visiting Marrakech, so here are some tips for eating there:

• Look for a crowd of locals
• If someone is hassling you to eat there, keep walking
• The better the menu in English, the less to expect from the food
• Although stalls display prices, agree what you will pay upfront and don’t accept any ‘freebies’ that will inevitably be tagged onto your bill at an extortionate rate
• Stick to food that is freshly grilled or fried in front of you
• Check that the frying oil looks light and clean
• Avoid salads and minced meats
• Seafood is risky unless you know the origin/storage

Although imperceptible upon arrival, the medina is divided into smaller community areas, each with a mosque, hammam, and a local market for fruit and vegetables. Specialist sellers are also clustered into souks (markets) throughout the medina—the spice market is one example (and one of the easiest to find).

THE COOKERY CLASSES

Marrakech is one of the best and cheapest destinations to take a cookery class. Virtually every riad or hotel will offer this, either in-house or at a larger school. Classes do vary in terms of what they include; cheaper classes might involve helping your chef with a tagine, whilst more expensive classes might include learning multiple dishes and shopping at the market for ingredients.

Some well-regarded classes include:

• Amal Women’s Training Center
• Dar Les Cigognes
• Faim d’Epices
• Le Maison Arabe
• Souk Cuisine

For foodies with a sweet tooth, Amal can also organise a baking  class.

THE WALKING TOUR

Without a doubt, if you’re into trying local foods then you should check out the Marrakech Food Tours run by Amanda of Maroc Mama. If only every food tour was this good. The evening tour takes in a number of stops around the medina. A sandwich-based tour and gourmet riad tour are also available.

Check out my review of Marrakech Food Tours .

THE SOUVENIRS TO BRING HOME

Marrakech is shopping nirvana, you won’t struggle to fill your suitcase with goodies. But here are a few points to bear in mind whilst shopping for edible souvenirs:

• Argan oil . Morocco is the main producer of argan oil, which is used in cooking and cosmetics. It’s made from the kernels of argan nuts which grow on trees near Essaouira to the south of Marrakech. Prices are high as the shelling of the nut is done by hand, often by Berber women, and it’s an increasingly popular ingredient in cosmetics. If the price seems cheap it’s probably diluted. Cosmetic grade oil is light and mild, culinary oil tends to be darker as the nuts have been toasted before extracting the oil. Look for oil stored in dark glass packaging. It has a medium smoke point but is mainly used for dressings and dipping. There are a number of co-operatives in Morocco that you can visit to buy from source.
• Spices . The most popular spice mix in Marrakech is ras el hanout . Meaning ‘top of the shop’, every store has its own version of the mix which can contain more than 20 different spices. You can also pick up mixes to use for recreating your favourite tagine at home, as well as shop for individual spices such as cumin and cinnamon. But while those appealing mounds of spices make for great photos, spices degrade in contact with air so look for shops which store spices in jars. Watch out for fake saffron too; this expensive spice is often swapped out for fabric strands dyed orange.
• Tagine . You’ll see plenty of decorated ceramics for sale in the souks, but these painted and glazed beauties are often unsuitable for cooking due to the presence of lead in the glaze (no matter what the seller tells you). Tagines for cooking are usually (although not always) unglazed. It’s difficult to know for sure without a lead-testing kit, so to be on the safe side buy ceramics for decorative use only.

THE RECIPE BOOKS

Surprisingly, given the photogenic nature of the country and its quite distinct flavours, the world of cookbooks is a little short on titles specifically about Moroccan cooking. These are my two favourites:

Orange Blossom and Honey – John Gregory Smith

I would have bought this gorgeous hardback just for the cover (I’m a sucker for blue geometric patterns). Thankfully it has some ace recipes too. It’s a vibrant, modern take on Moroccan flavours with recipes likes aubergines and tomatoes with crispy halloumi, and stir-fried prawns with preserved lemons.

Check the latest reviews and prices on Amazon.

Flavors of Morocco – Ghillie Basan

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Currently trying to decide if we should book a multi day tour to see the Sahara region with a day trip to Essaouire, or spend more time in Essaouira and look closer to Marrakech , like Agafay, for a desert stay.

If we choose an option closer to Marrakesh for the desert, that leaves us with some other days for overnight days outside the city center. There are so many alluring options. We’d love to hear suggestions for things you love or places we should avoid.

Many thanks for your thoughts and ideas!

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"Currently trying to decide if we should book a multi day tour to see the Sahara region"

I suspect you are looking at the big dune areas of either Erg Chebbi near Merzuga or the Erg Chigaga near M’Hamid. Both these places are not in the Sahara desert. They are 100’s of kilometers from the Sahara desert.

But if you just want spectacular dunes and a nice desert experience, both Ergs woukd be amazing. I like the Erg Chebbi by Merzuga much better. Plan for 4 or 5 days to do this round trip from Marrakech . With the 3 day trip , you have one day’s just after breakfast to well after dark drive and one only most if the day drive. So you barely get to see the dunes for more than an hour or 2 in daylight.

The Agafay is not a desert but an area of dirt where little grows (an area of mud if it is raining).

You can do the Erg Chebbi desert trip but plan 4 days for it - lots of great places to visit on the way there and back

@comicman Do many hotels in Marrakech struggle to keep the AC operating well? I’m a teacher, so June, when we let school out for summer holidays is really my only window for travel to locations far from home. We are coming as early in the year as we are able. I’m following other posts in the forum closely as I’m having a terribly difficult time choosing between riads in Marrakech.

The more expensive places should have good air conditioning. As riads common areas are open it would be hotter there.

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