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Marrakech: Street Food Tour by Night

1. Marrakech: Street Food Tour by Night

Start your tour in Mellah with an introduction to the history of the city's market. Take a stroll through the market where stalls groan under the weight of fresh fruit, meat, poultry, and vegetables. Watch artisans make a local pastry and get a glimpse of how locals haggle in the market. Start experiencing new flavors and enjoy tastings of local foods such as sweet pastries or the traditional charcoal-baked tagine. Ask your local guide about the different types of tagines and the secrets of cooking this traditional Moroccan dish. Receive a local recipe as a unique souvenir for you to take home. Before moving to your next stop, refresh with a delicious almond drink that locals adore. Head to the souks and explore some of the side streets to discover food stops often missed by travelers. Marvel at the vendor's stalls and be amazed by the colors and flavors that you can find there. Try some of the wares on offer including juicy olives and sweet dates.  Continue to the maze-like streets of the Medina and see how a méchoui maker prepares the roasted whole lamb or sheep in a pit oven. Visit a hidden restaurant to try even more delicious foods such as tangia and kofte served with freshly baked bread. Take in the smells of saffron, cumin, and fresh herbs as you enjoy exotic flavors. Sample three different types of salads made from fresh local ingredients. Enjoy a magnificent view from the rooftop of a cozy cafe. End your tour in Moroccan style and sip a glass of mint tea together with a local. Admire the beautiful courtyard and the traditional Moroccan decorations such as rugs, mosaic lamps, and fountains. Learn about the tradition and habits of drinking tea, while listening to the local stories from your host.

Marrakech: Authentic Moroccan Food Tour & Dinner

2. Marrakech: Authentic Moroccan Food Tour & Dinner

Start your culinary adventure by meeting your driver/guide at the allocated meeting point. After a short meet and greet, you will set-off on your tour, making stops at locations known by the locals for their produce and food. On this food tour, you will get to try mouthwatering Moroccan staples such as: • Moroccan coconut Macaroons (a favorite amongst the kids) • The original chicken & almond Pastilla, a savory pie reserved solely for celebrations such as weddings or family get-togethers • The finest local pastries such as Briwate and Ghriyba, in one of the city’s oldest bakeries • Traditional Harira soup, accompanied by dates and Chebbakiya (aka the honey desert rose). This appetizer is how most locals break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan • Babbouche (Moroccan snails), cooked slowly in an aromatic herbal-infused broth • Authentic mint tea & Morocco's most celebrated snacks: Msemmen (Moroccan pancakes), a delicious pan-fried dough, that you can try, the local way, with honey and cheese • Fakya, a variety mix of dried fruits and nuts that is carefully prepared and commonly shared among families and friends during celebrations • Signature olives of Morocco, which come in a rainbow of colors and flavors, from the greens with their creamy smooth texture to the reds tossed in parsley and cilantro Later in the evening, you will enjoy a sit down dinner in a local restaurant. Whilst at the restaurant, you will enjoy a meal consisting of a fresh Moroccan salad and a Tajine (many options available). The portions are generous, the food is wholesome and the Tajines are scrumptious! For dessert, you'll be offered the very popular creamy Raïb, an absolutely divine homemade yogurt. Bon appétit!

Marrakech: Jemma El Fnaa Food Tour with Dinner

3. Marrakech: Jemma El Fnaa Food Tour with Dinner

Morocco is known for its bold and flavorful cuisine, and what better place to discover it than the bustling city of Marrakech? Kick off this delicious Marrakech food tour at the legendary Jemma El Fnaa square, home to almost a millennium of trading, bargaining, eating, and mingling. You’ll feel the history, tradition, and culture instantly as you wander off into the cozy narrow streets branching off from the square, stopping along the way to explore some hidden local shops to taste a few of the many versions of olives, nuts, and other typical Moroccan snacks. From there, head to one of the most popular sections of the city – the spice market! Take in the fragrant aromas of cumin, saffron, ginger, pepper, and turmeric as you wander through the colorful market, and then continue your Moroccan food odyssey through the souks, where you'll discover the many traditional breads, and perhaps try a cow hoof or sheep’s head along the way. After seeing all the fresh ingredients of the souks and markets, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner amid the bustling World Heritage-listed Jemma El Fnaa at its peak, surrounded by locals, snakes and monkeys – an atmosphere that's hard to beat.

Marrakech: Guided Street Food Walk and Taste Tour

4. Marrakech: Guided Street Food Walk and Taste Tour

Experience by night the ultimate tasting experience. Discover the delicacies of Marrakech and explore the true city. Admire the Tanjia pot slow cooked on coals and taste the unique flavors of preserved lemon. Sit on a rooftop overlooking the main square. Enjoy dessert at a local pastry shop. Meet at the main square in front of Cafe de France. Follow your guide to taste delicious Moroccan pancakes with Berber Tea. Feast on creamy green olives, and salty cured black ones. Find out what authentic roasted lamb cooked underground tastes like. Spend the evening watching the Tanjia pot cook over the ashes and taste its aromatic flavors. Try a strawberry juice with lemon, or a smoothie of your liking paired with the best Moroccan pastries.

Marrakesh: 3-Hour Food Tasting and Walking Tour

5. Marrakesh: 3-Hour Food Tasting and Walking Tour

Discover the authentic flavors of Marrakech with a 3-hour tasting tour of Jemaa el Fnaa, the city's famous main square. Led by an English or French-speaking guide, you'll explore the best of the local food scene and learn about the cultural significance of Moroccan cuisine. Your tour begins with hotel pickup, followed by a visit to Jemaa el Fnaa in the evening. As you wander through the vibrant square, you'll stop at various food stalls to sample traditional Moroccan dishes. Your guide will provide insights into the history and ingredients of each dish, as well as the customs and traditions surrounding food in Moroccan culture. Throughout the tour, you'll learn about the importance of food in building community and expressing hospitality in Morocco. By the end of the evening, you'll have gained a new appreciation for the rich flavors and cultural significance of Moroccan cuisine.

Marrakech: Private Tour w/ Locals – Highlights & Hidden Gems

6. Marrakech: Private Tour w/ Locals – Highlights & Hidden Gems

See Marrakech at its best from the eyes of a local in just 3 hours. Check out prime landmarks like Bahia Palace, Bab Agnaou, Mellah Square and Souk and hear unique insights that only a local would know. Uncover hidden gems and city secrets along the way that will show you an authentic side of the city with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. Fully experience the local flare with an included local treat to make your city tour a complete experience.

Marrakech: Medina Stories Marrakech Food Tour

7. Marrakech: Medina Stories Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakech's medina is about as close to an Indiana Jones movie as you can get. It's a maze of smoky street side grills and snake charmers, Berber carpets and calls to prayer, swaying palms and Arabic coffee houses. But it's the food that makes this city so special. Forget soggy sfenj and mediocre tagines. Over four hours you'll dig deep into this culinary powerhouse. Expect trays of sardines crackling with cumin in a wood-fired bakehouse, simmered escargot in ras el hanout, smoky chicken skewers sizzling over charcoal, soothing bowls of harira with sweet-caramel dates, slow-cooked wild rabbit tagine and many more culinary surprises. It's more than that though. It's a crash course in the culture behind the food, the answer to all those culinary questions: Why is bread so sacred? What is argan oil? Why do dates get served in odd numbers? And is the Djemaa el-Fnaa really worth eating in? This is four hours of eating you don't want to miss out on.

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Overall rating

2.8 / 5

based on 131 reviews

Mohammed was such a great tour guide. He communicated well with us that he was a little late, which was fine because it’s an experience in itself trying to get through the Medina to meet him. We were a little late too due to people traffic lol. Be prepared for the crowds! I really liked the beef tangine that we ate at the end. The soup and Moroccan “sloppy Joe” were our group’s favorites. Mohammed explained the history and food very well. We’re convinced this man is a professor but does tours on the side haha - he knows just that much about everything! We also saw him at the Dar el Bacha museum days later giving a private tour. It was good seeing him, again! He is an open book and eager to share knowledge.

Great way to spend our first night in Marrakech!! Our guide (sorry I can't remember his name) absolutely fanastic and we also had a chance to meet some lovely people who were in the same group as us. No complaints at all the, We sampled so much food and everything tasted amazing!! We were so full and didn't know how we were going to eat at the final sit down dinner (but we did) my gosh the food was amazing especially the beef tagine. This is definitely worth the price and would definitely recommend.

We did this on the first night we were in Marrakech. It was an amazing way to explore the souks and taste the incredible food of Marrakech. Our guide was excellent, he was very knowledgeable. Make sure you start hungary, because you eat a LOT of food.

We were traveling with Yassin. A super nice guide - he was able to bring us a little closer to the Moroccan market. We did the tour right on our second night, which is also recommended.

Excellent experience with a very knowledgeable and interesting guide. Showed us the ‘hidden’ treasures of busy Marrakesh and selected the most delicious food for us to sample.