Morocco is known for its rich culinary traditions with infinite flavours. One of the best ways to get to know Morocco is diving into its local food culture – an exciting mix of Berber, Sub Saharan, Arabic and European influences.
Our tour will take you through the old Medina with its alleyways filled with fresh baked goods, aromas from colourful bags of spices, local markets filled with organic fruits and vegetables, and local hidden cafes.
Meet local bakers and try fresh local produce from traditional soups to famous tajine and couscous. Discover hidden food stalls and cafes with their most delicious traditional food and a chance to see meal preparations.
Our culinary tour is a real treat for senses, a chance to meet and eat like locals in one of the most fascinating and delicous destinations in the world.
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∴ Our local guide will pick you up from your accommodation at the chosen time.
∴ Begin your tour walking inside Marrakech Medina souks and hidden alleyways. Experience first hand how Moroccans start their day. The local bakery will be our first stop for a chance to see the traditional way of bread making. Enjoy a glass of mint tea and bread with olive oil – a very popular and delicious Moroccan breakfast.
∴ Follow the smell of food through mesmerizing markets, stop to try different types of olives and awaken your senses with the aroma of spices – many of which have originally been brought to Morocco through ancient caravan routes.
∴ The next step of our culinary tour will take us to a local hidden spot where traditional Moroccan Tanjia is made. Tanjia is a meat stew slowly cooked in a clay pot filled with olive oil, herbs, spices and preserved fruits.
∴ Local family owned restaurant will be our next stop. Try traditional Moroccan spiced tomato soup Harira, an assortment of vegetables, salads and locally made couscous.
∴ Our culinary tour will also take us to hidden cafes for a chance to try famous Moroccan flatbread Msmen served with honey and a cup of aromatic coffee or traditional mint tea.
∴ Finish your culinary adventure trying traditional Moroccan sweets in one of Medina’s charming cafes overlooking Marrakech.
Departure Point:
Your Accommodation Within Marrakech Medina
Departure Time:
10:00am 02:00pm
Duration:
3 hours
Inclusions:
• Local Official Guide
• Local Markets Food Tasting
• Tea & Snack
Exclusions:
• Staff Gratitude
• Personal Expenses
Suitable for:
Q1.Can I combine culinary tour with cooking class?
We do offer both experiences combined with attractive discount prices. Our cooking class is a great way of extending the culinary tour. After the walk through the old Medina, getting the essential ingredients for a cooking class, relax in the beautiful Riad while preparing the famous Moroccan Tajine. Contact us for more details.
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