Embark on a flavorful journey through the heart of Marrakech with a customizable food tour that awakens every sense. From sizzling street grills in Jemaa El Fna to the quiet warmth of a family-owned riad kitchen, this guided culinary experience offers a deep dive into Morocco’s most beloved dishes, traditional techniques, and communal rituals.
As you wander through bustling souks and hidden alleyways, you’ll sample iconic local bites like kefta skewers, harira soup, and the slow-cooked Marrakech tanjia. Along the way, discover the secrets of communal bread ovens, spice markets bursting with color and aroma, and the sweet finish of mint tea paired with flaky pastries like chebakia and briouats.
Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a curious traveler, this tour is tailored to your tastes and pace—making it the perfect way to savor Marrakech’s culinary soul.
Hotel/Riad
9:30 AM (Flexible)
Savor freshly grilled meats, steaming bowls of harira, and the legendary Marrakech tanjia, slow-cooked in traditional clay pots. Sample flavorful bites straight from local vendors in Jemaa El Fna, where food meets theater.
Step into a neighborhood bakery where locals still bring their dough to be baked. Learn about the role of bread as a daily ritual in Moroccan households.
Explore aromatic spice stalls and try regional olives, pickled treats, and preserved lemons while learning how each ingredient shapes Moroccan cuisine.
Unwind at the end of your journey with Moroccan pastries like chebakia, ghriba, and briouats—paired perfectly with fresh mint tea in a peaceful courtyard or rooftop café.
Throughout the tour, your guide will share the history, symbolism, and preparation methods behind each dish, giving you a deeper appreciation of Marrakech’s rich food heritage.
Tours are available by request, with dietary restrictions and preferences gladly accommodated. Perfect for groups, solo travelers, and curious foodies.
Meet the guide
📍 Hotel | Riad Location or Designated Meeting Point in Medina
Duration: 30 minutes
🥣 Start with Traditional Moroccan Harira or Soup
Begin your tour at a local eatery with a warm bowl of harira, lentil soup, or bissara.
Duration: 45 minutes
🧆 Taste Local Street Food in Jemaa El Fna
Sample iconic bites like kefta skewers, grilled lamb, tanjia, or snail broth straight from the bustling night stalls.
Duration: 30 minutes
🍞 Visit a Communal Oven (Ferran)
Watch fresh flatbread being baked and learn about Marrakech’s age-old community baking tradition.
Duration: 30 minutes
🧀 Explore the Spice Market and Olive Tasting
Try a variety of olives, preserved lemons, and spice blends like ras el hanout and cumin.
Duration: 45 minutes
🍰 Enjoy a Sweet Finish with Moroccan Pastries & Mint Tea
Relax in a riad or rooftop café while enjoying chebakia, sellou, and fresh mint tea.
End Tour
📍 Return to Hotel or Riad in Marrakech
📝 Dietary preferences and private tours available on request
