Marrakech Food Tour: Street Food Tasting with a Local foodie
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Meeting point
Jemaa El-Fnaa Square, Jamaâ el-Fna Plaza, Marrakesh
Duration: 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French
Easy pace
Suitable for most travellers, no special fitness needed
Small group
Limited to 20 participants
About this experience
Discover Marrakech the way locals eat on this 3 hour Marrakech food tour through the medina. A native guide leads you off the tourist trail to family bakeries, hidden food stalls and old neighbourhood kitchens you would never find alone. You will taste 8 to 10 traditional Moroccan dishes along the way - Msemen, the flaky Moroccan pancake, with tomato, onion and herb sauce - Harira, the classic Moroccan soup, with dates and chebakia - Makkla bel kefta, spiced beef kefta cooked street side - Sfenj, Moroccan doughnuts pulled fresh from hot oil - Tanjia, the famous slow cooked clay pot dish of Marrakech, baked overnight in the hammam fires - Shwa, Moroccan barbecue with beef, turkey and liver - Rass lmbkher, steamed sheep head with cumin (optional) - Panache, a fresh fruit and milk smoothie, or fresh orange juice - Khodnjal, a soothing herbal infusion with eucalyptus to settle the stomach Along the way your guide explains the history of Moroccan cuisine, the spice trade, the role of the medina communal hammam ovens, and the differences between Berber, Arab and Andalusian influences. The Marrakech street food tour ends near Jemaa el Fnaa, the medina main square. Why book this Marrakech food tour - Local Moroccan guide, born and raised in the medina - 8 to 10 tastings included, no extra cost at the stalls - Vegetarian and halal friendly version available - Small group, max 8 guests
Places you'll visit
What's included
- Professional local food guide
- All food tastings (10+ stops)
- Bottled water and traditional mint tea
- Final dessert stop with chebakia and honey pastries
- Printed map of every food vendor visited
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips for the guide
- Travel insurance
Requirements
- Comfortable closed shoes
- Modest clothing appreciated
- Come hungry
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Marrakech food tour meet?+
The meeting point is inside the medina, easily reached by petit taxi from any riad or hotel in Marrakech. Exact address is sent the day before.
How much food is included in the Marrakech food tour?+
Plenty, 8 to 10 tastings. Most guests skip dinner afterwards. Come on an empty stomach.
Is the Marrakech food tour suitable for children?+
Yes, kids 8 and up usually love it. Under 8 may struggle with the 3 hour evening length and some of the bolder dishes.
Are vegetarians accommodated on the Marrakech food tour?+
Fully. Tell us at booking and we swap meat tastings for vegetable, dairy, bread and sweet courses. Vegan version on request.
Is hotel pickup included?+
No, the meeting point is in the medina itself, easily reached by petit taxi (15 to 30 MAD from most riads). We send walking directions in advance.
Does the food tour run during Ramadan?+
Yes, but the schedule shifts to start after iftar, usually around 21:00. The medina is at its liveliest then.
Is it safe to walk the Marrakech medina at night?+
The medina is one of the safest parts of Morocco after dark, and your local guide stays with you the entire time.
Meeting point
Jemaa El-Fnaa Square, Jamaâ el-Fna Plaza, Marrakesh
infront of Cafe argana
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